View program playlists from Jan-Mar 2007
Program 1244: Pipers (March 29, 2007)
Maids in the Kitchen...by Lú nasa from The Kinnitty Sessions (Compass)
The Lochaber Dance...by Fred Morrison with Jamie McMenemy from Up South (Lochshore)
The Gallant Shearers...by The Tannahill Weavers from Alchemy (Green Linnet)
The Breton Connection...by The Tannahill Weavers from Alchemy (Green Linnet)
Fà ilte Dhruim Fionn...by Catherine-Ann MacPhee from Sù il Air Ais: Looking Back (Greentrax)
Joseph's March/Lady Montgomery...by Christy O'Leary & Bert Deivert from Song's Sweet Caress (Hard Danger Studio)
The Moonlight Piper...by Carlos Nú ñ ez with The Chieftains from Brotherhood of Stars (RCA Victor)
The Wisest Fool...by Old Blind Dogs from The Gab o' Mey (Green Linnet)
The Spark...by Skyedance from Live in Spain (Culburnie)
Cameron's Strathspey/The Crippled Boy/The Devil in the Kitchen/Lady Margaret Stewart/Tail Toddle/Sleepy Maggie...by Hamish Moore from Dannsa' Air An Drochaid (Greentrax)
A Place Among the Stones...by Davy Spillane from A Place Among the Stones (Columbia)
Tournez Les Jupons...by Bagad Kemper from Sud-Ar Su (Keltia Musique)
Program 1243: Harpers (March 22, 2007)
Harp de Vies... by Alan Stivell from Back to Breizh (Disques Dreyfus)
Calman the Wolf... by Savourna Stevenson from Celtic Harp (Cooking Vinyl)
The Pure Land... by William Jackson from Inchcolm (Linn)
The Crib of Perches/Garrett Barry's... by Gráinne Hambly from Between the Showers (Shamrock)
Mo Robairneach Gaolach... by Catherine-Ann MacPhee from Sùil Air Ais: Looking Back (Greentrax)
6/8 and Jigs... by Wendy Stewart from Standing Wave (Greentrax)
Johnnie Cope... by Ceolbeg from Seeds to the Wind (Greentrax)
Harpsong... by Moya Brennan from Two Horizons (Decca)
Full Fathom Five... by Méav from Silver Sea (Celtic Collections)
Comb Your Hair and Curl It... by Kim Robertson from The Spiral Gate (Narada)
Sunny... by The Poozies from Changed Days, Same Roots (Compass)
The Great Debate... by The Poozies from Changed Days, Same Roots (Compass)
E Kreiz Breizh... by Alan Stivell from Beyond Words (Disques Dreyfus)
Program 1242: Cara Dillon (March 15, 2007)
Bold Jamie... by Cara Dillon from After the Morning (Rough Trade)
The Maid of Culmore... by Cara Dillon from Cara Dillon (Rough Trade)
P Stands for Paddy... by Oige from Live (Lochshore)
The Lonesome Scenes of Winter... by Cara Dillon from Cara Dillon (Rough Trade)
Garden Valley... by Cara Dillon from After the Morning (Rough Trade)
The Emigrant's Farewell... by Cara Dillon from Sweet Liberty (Rough Trade)
The Winding River Roe... by Cara Dillon from Sweet Liberty (Rough Trade)
Brockagh Braes... by Cara Dillon from After the Morning (Rough Trade)
Here's a Health... by Cara Dillon from After the Morning (Rough Trade)
Liz Carroll's/Boys of the Lough/Mother's Delight... by Oige from Live (Lochshore)
Program 1241: Roots Run Deep (March 8, 2007)
Fremont Center/The Vornado/Minutemen... by Liz Carroll & John Doyle from In Play (Compass Records)
Thady Casey's & The Reel of Rio... by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Blue Skies Above (EatsRecords)
The Knight and the Shepherd's Daughter... by Halali from Halali (Footprint Records)
Conset Y Peipar Coch... by Steve Baughman & Robin Bullock from Celtic Guitar Summit (Solid Air Records)
Monymusk/Stormont Lads/Sally Garden/Colonel McBain/Culfadda Reel... by Natalie MacMaster from Yours Truly (Rounder Records)
I Will Set My Ship in Order... by Julee Glaub from Blue Waltz (www.juleeglaub.com)
Hunt the Cat/The Hatter from Nenagh... by Colcannon from Trad. (Oxford Road Records)
Green Grows the Laurel... by Cluan from The High Road (www.cluan.com)
Callipygian/Hoban's On 63rd/O'Keefe's Mother's... by Bohola from 4 (Shanachie Records)
Betsy Belle and Mary Gray... by Cherish the Ladies from Women of the House (Rounder Records)
Little Ditty... by Leahy from In All Things (Narada World)
High Places... by Leahy from In All Things (Narada World)
Foxhunter Waltz... by Tom Landa and The Paperboys from Postcards (Red House Records)
Smithereens/The Devil in the Kitchen/King George the IV/The King's Reel/Gettin' Reel/The High Road to Linton... by Jeremy Kittel from Roaming (www.jeremykittel.com)
Program 1240: Welsh Momentum (March 1, 2007)
Mympwy Llwydd... by Crasdant from Trad Roots (Sain)
Si hei lwli Sali... by Mim Twm Llai from Straeon y Cymdogion (Sain)
Mordaith I America... by Siân James from Pur (Recordiau Bos)
Daw'r Dydd... by Drymbago from Dyddiau Da (Rasal)
Polcas Llewelyn Alaw... by Gwenan Gibbard from Y Gwenith Gwynnaf (Sain)
Seren y Gogledd/Difyrrwch Gwyr y Gogledd/Conset Arglwyddes Treffael... by Dylan Fowler from Ffynnon Ofar (Acoustic Music)
Y Gwydd... by Julie Murphy (with Dylan Fowler) from Frawd (Ffach)
Amazing Grapes/Carousel Waltz... by Allan Yn Y Fan from Belonging (Steam Pie)
Cwcw Fach... by Ffynnon from Celtic Music from Wales (Green Linnet)
Le Petit Cordonier... by Ffynnon from Celtic Music from Wales (Green Linnet)
Ffidl-ffadl/Y Delyn Newydd... by Neil Browning from Scwîsbocs (Sain)
Coleg y Brifysgol Abertawe/Y Gwningen Gymreig... by Ogam from O Gam I Gam (Sain)
Rasio'r Goleuadau... by Gwilym Morus from Traffig (Rasal)
Galw... by Ffynnon from Celtic Music from Wales (Green Linnet)
Twll Yn Y To/Cymro O Ble?/Pedwar Post Y Gwely II... by Ar Log from Trad Roots (Sain)
Program 1239: Birdsong (February 22, 2007)
Bird in the Tree... by Solas from Another Day (Shanachie)
The Wood Thrush's Song... by Laurie Lewis from Birdsong (Spruce and Maple Music)
The Blackbird/The Gold Ring... by Grey Larsen & Paddy League from Dark of the Moon (Sleepy Creek)
The Wild Geese... by Jim Malcolm from Live in Glenfarg (Beltane)
The Seabird... by Eleanor McEvoy from Some Mother's Son (Celtic Heartbeat)
Let the Wind Carry You... by Amy White from Golden Wing (Maggie's Music)
Adar Man Y Mynydd... by Plethyn from Golau Tan Gwmwl (Sain)
Flying to the Fleadh... by Grá inne Hambly from Between The Showers (Shamrock)
Singing Bird... by Laurie Lewis from Birdsong (Spruce and Maple Music)
The Osprey... by Dougie MacLean from Fiddle (Dunkeld)
The Blackest Crow... by Laurie Lewis from Birdsong (Spruce and Maple Music)
The Lark in the Mountain Breakdown... by Bohola from 4 (Shanachie)
Program 1238: Live From D.C. - Karine Polwart (February 15, 2007)
The Devil's Courtship/An Dro... by The Battlefield Band from Happy Daze (Temple)
Follow the Heron... by Karine Polwart - Exclusive Recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Festival recording not available) This track can be found on Karine Polwart's CD Scribbled in Chalk, and also Malinky's CD 3 Ravens.
The Dreadful End of Marianna For Sorcery... by Karine Polwart - Exclusive Recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Festival recording not available) This track can be found on Malinky's CD Last Leaves (Greentrax)
Billy Taylor... by Malinky from 3 Ravens (Greentrax)
Leaving Rum... by Malinky from 3 Ravens (Greentrax)
The Banks of Red Roses... by Battlefield Band from Happy Daze (Temple)
The Rovin Ploughboy... by Malinky from 3 Ravens (Greentrax)
Thaney... by Karine Polwart - Exclusive Recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Festival recording not available) This track can be found on Malinky's CD 3 Ravens.
Whaur dae ye Lie?... by Karine Polwart - Exclusive Recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Festival recording not available) This track can be found on the CD Various: Scots Women (Greentrax Records)
The Atlantic Reels: MacIan Oig's/The Scot Erin Reel/Yester Man's Hand/The Old Man's Answer... by Brian McNeill from Scotland the Real (Smithsonian Folkways)
Program 1237: Celtic Romance (February 8, 2007)
Silver Dagger... by Solas from Reunion (Compass)
The Lea Rig... by Jim Malcolm from Home (Beltane)
Wrong Foot Forward... by Flook from Haven (World Village)
Maidin Fhomhair/Princess Royal... by Susan McKeown from Blackthorn: Irish Love Songs (World Village)
Julia's Waltz... by Natalie MacMaster from Yours Truly (Rounder)
Souter Creek... by Flook from Haven (World Village)
The False Lover Won Back... by Malinky from 3 Ravens (Greentrax)
Gone to the Bower... by Malinky from 3 Ravens (Greentrax)
And I Love You So... by Pauline Scanlon from Red Colour Sun (Compass)
Fear a Bhata... by Mairi MacInnes from This Feeling Inside (Greentrax)
We'll Be Together Again... by Dougie MacLean from Who Am I (Dunkeld)
Timmy Clifford's... by Solas from Reunion (Compass)
Program 1236: New Traditions (February 1, 2007)
Chetvorno Horo... by Andy Irvine & Davy Spillane from Eastwind (Tara)
Oro Mhile Gra/A Thousand Times My Love... by Susan McKeown from Sweet Liberty (World Village)
Afro-Jig... by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul from Immigrant Soul (Koch)
Braighe Locheil... by Baka Beyond from East to West (Narada)
Bully's Acre... by Kila from Luna Park (World Village)
Maith Dhom... by Kila from Luna Park (World Village)
The Heather in Winter... by John Whelan and friends from Flirting With the Edge (Narada)
Making Hay... by Bag o' Cats from Out of the Bag (Greentrax)
King of Laois... by Bag o' Cats from Out of the Bag (Greentrax)
I Must Away Love... by Halali from Halali (Footprint)
Jimmy Boyle's/The Roaring Bar Maid/Joy Go With My Love... by Halali from Halali (Footprint)
Breton Tune/Ajde Jano... by Moishe's Bagel from Don't Spare the Horses (www.moishesbagel.co.uk)
Ajde Jano... by Talitha Mackenzie from Spiorad (Shanachie)
A Thousand Curses on Love... by Baka Beyond from East to West (Narada)
Program 1235: Continental Celtic (January 25, 2007)
Boules et Guirlandes... by Skolvan from Live in Italia (Keltia Musiques)
Gwenojennoù ar Gavotten... by Skolvan from Live in Italia (Keltia Musiques)
Une Chanson à la Mariée... by Dominig Bouchaud from Celtic Legacy (Narada)
Olole... by Annie Ebrel and Ricardo Del Fra from Voulouz Loar – Velluto di Luna (Coop Breizh)
Toniou Bale Deus Kreiz Breizh... by Pennoù Skoulm from Pennoù Skoulm (Escalibur)
Kudel... by Jacky Molard from Kerden (Coop Breizh)
Les Bergères... by Sonnerien Du from Musique Bretonne d'aujourd'hui (Escalibur)
Maneo de Fontenla-Jotas... by Milladoiro from Auga de Maio (GL)
O Gharutiño... by Leilia from Mondo Celtic (Mondo Melodia)
Cato De Afiador/Huriondo... by Carlos Núñez from The Gathering (Real World)
O Cabalo Azul... by Carlos Núñez from Os Amores Libres (RCA Victor)
Cantigueiras... by Carlos Núñez from Brotherhood of Stars (RCA Victor)
Santiago... by Loreena McKennitt from Live in Paris and Toronto (Quinlan Road)
Program 1234: New Year, New Voices (January 18, 2007)
Starry-eyed Lads/ The Alamo/The Rolling Waves... by Rachel Hair from Hubcaps & Potholes (March Hair Records)
Molly Ban... by Pauline Scanlon from Red Colour Sun (Compass Records)
Albyn's Journey/London Winter/ The Snowy Reel... by Edel Sullivan from In the Time Of (www.edelsullivan.com)
Horo hu-o mo High'n Donn... by Bodega from Bodega (Greentrax)
The Gem of the Roe... by Cara Dillon from Sweet Liberty (Rough Trade Records)
Gondola Wedding Day/Snug in the Blanket/Trip to Kilkenny... by Ally MacKenzie and Colin Melville from Fits O' Giggles (Spagnum Moss)
Serendipity... by Shoormal from Turning Tide (Greentrax)
Suantrai na Maighdine... by Finola O'Siochru from Light of Lights (www.osiochru.com)
The Cat the Kittled in Jamie's Wig/ Kilkarney Wonder... by Grainne Hambly from The Thorn Tree (Grainne Hambly)
Och Hey! Johnnie Lad... by Emily Smith from The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill (Brechineal Records)
Hi rim bo... by Teine from lan Tighe Chaioeagan (A House Full of Lasses) (Footstompin)
Caravanserai... by Loreena McKennitt from An Ancient Muse (Quinlan Road)
Cluck Old Hen... by Nate Leath from I've Always Been a Rambler (Patuxent Music)
Program 1233: The Master and the Maker (January 11, 2007)
Highland Dances... by The Chris Norman Ensemble from The Caledonian Flute (Boxwood Media)
Branles D'Écosse/Lytill Blak/ Gaillard... by The Chris Norman Ensemble from The Caledonian Flute (Boxwood Media)
Kathren Oggie... by The Baltimore Consort from On the Banks of Helicon (Dorian)
Dawn Dance... by Alasdair Fraser from Dawn Dance (Culburnie)
Harris Dance... by Skyedance from Skyedance Live in Spain (Culburnie)
My Kingdom... by Bonnie Rideout from Gi'me Elbow Room (Maggies Music)
The Flower of Port Williams... by The Chris Norman Ensemble from The Flower of Port Williams (Dorian)
Reel de Chicoutimi/Reel St. Jean/Reel Eboulement... by Chris Norman from Portraits (Dorian)
I Won't Do The Work/Thousand Pipers/The Road to Skye... by Chris Norman from Man with the Wooden Flute (Dorian)
Arthur's Seat... by The Chris Norman Ensemble from The Caledonian Flute (Boxwood Media)
Program 1232: The Captain's Collection (January 4, 2007)2
An Toiseachd/Sean ma bainnse/Clachnacudainn/Seann triubhais uilleachain/An na thug mi gradh dhuit... by Jonny Hardie & Brian MacAlpine from The Captain's Collection (Greentrax)
St. Kilda Wedding/Perrie Werrie/The Honourable Mrs. Moll's Reel... by Ossian from St. Kilda Wedding (Iona)
Braighe Loch Iai... by Billy Ross & John Martin from Braes of Lochiel (Springthyme)
Over the Sea to Nova Scotia... by Smalltalk from Smalltalk (Greentrax)
Awa, Whigs, Awa!... by James Malcolm from The King Has Landed (Greentrax)
Snaim a'phosaidh/Ho ro mo bhobag an Dram... by Jonny Hardie, Brian MacAlpine, Alyth McCormack, Rory Campbell from The Captain's Collection (Greentrax)
My Bonny Moorhen... by Heather Heywood from The King Has Landed (Greentrax)
Captain Simon Fraser of the Highlands... by David Greenberg, Abby Newton, Kim Robertson from Ferintosh (Ferintosh)
Cam' Ye Ower Frae France?... by The Whistlebinkies from The King Has Landed (Greentrax)
The Universal Hall/The Nuptial Knot/The Barlinnie Highlander... by The Old Blind Dogs from Close to the Bone (Lochshore)
Sheiling in the Braes of Rannoch... by Blazin' Fiddles from The Old Style (Blazin' Fiddles)
Mo run an diugh mar an de thu... by Jonny Hardie, Brian MacAlpine, Alyth McCormack, Rory Campbell from The Captain's Collection (Greentrax)
The Languor of Love... by Ferintosh from Ferintosh (Ferintosh)
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View program playlists from Apr-Jun 2007
Program 1257: Thistlepod: New From the Greats (June 28, 2007)
The Reel Blues Reel...by The Tim Edey Band with Brendan Power from Farrago (Knatbite Records)
The Pink Flamingo Jig/ Eight and Forty Sisters/ The Return of the Whistles...by Nuala Kennedy from The New Shoes (New Shoe Records)
Baron's Heir/ Sadenia's Air...by Eddi Reader from Peacetime (Compass Records)
The Irish Sea...by Shaun Davey from May We Never Have to Say Goodbye (Tara Music)
Crehan's/ Bonny Anne/ Dermot Byrne's...by North Cregg from The Roseland Barndance (Greentrax)
A' Bunadh...by Robin Laing from One for the Road (Greentrax)
The Surround/ The Red Stockings...by Cal Scott/ Kevin Burke from Across the Black River (Loftus Music)
ID Excerpt: Haste to the Wedding...by The Corrs from Dreams (Atlantic)
I Know My Love...by The Corrs from Dreams (Atlantic)
Johnny Don't Get Drunk/ Miss Monaghan...by Robin Bullock from Celtic Tapestry (Time Life Records)
Au Logis de mon Pere...by June Tabor from Apples (Topic Records)
Highland Mary...by Jim Malcolm from Acquaintance (Beltane Records)
The Doon Reel/ The Reel of Mullinavat/ Maud Miller...by Cal Scott/ Kevin Burke from Across the Black River (Loftus Music)
Do Mhairi a Nighean & Mairi's Dance...by Maggie McInnes from Oran Na Mna (Marram)
Pheasant Feathers...by Maire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman fromFirewire (Old Bridge Music)
Program 1256: You Cannot Be Serious (June 21, 2007)
Happy Jigs...by Flook from Flatfish (Flatfish Records)
Tidy Ann...by Maighread & Trí ona Ní Dhomhnaill from Idir an Dá Shoals (Between Two Lights) (Green Linnet)
BX Style...by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul from Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul (Koch)
Whaur Will We Gang/March of the Ceili Man...by Battlefield Band from Happy Daze (Temple)
A Bodhran for Bach...by Antoni O'Breskey (Breschi) from When Bach Was an Irishman (O'Music)
Celebrity...by Martyn Joseph from Far From Silent (Pipe Records)
Hibernian Rhapsody...by De Dannan from Hibernian Rhapsody (Shanachie)
The Acoustic Motorbike...by Luka Bloom from The Acoustic Motorbike (Reprise)
The Big Parcel/Not the Bunnyhop...by Ceolbeg from Not the Bunnyhop (Greentrax)
Down in the Jungle...by Chantan from Primary Colours (Culburnie)
Booshy's on the Booze...by Hoogie from Just for the Halibut... (Kylin)
The Bricklayer's Song...by The Corries from The Compact Collection (This track is also on The Comedy Collection) (Lismor)
The Arabian Mishap...by The Hog-Tie Sessions from The Hog-Tie Sessions (www.hog-tie.com)
The Drunken Sailor/The Bag of Spuds...by Liz Carroll from Lost in the Loop (Green Linnet)
Program 1255: Fret Full (June 14, 2007)
The Mouseskin Shoe and Dancing at Allihies...by Donal Lunny from Coolfin (Blue Note)
The Kid on the Mountain...by Tim O'Brien from The Crossing (Alula)
All in the Past...by Martyn Joseph from Far From Silent (Pipe Records)
Two Minutes' Pandemonium...by Jack Evans from Once Upon a Time in the North (Greentrax)
Mary Devlin's...by Sam Bartlett from Evil Diane (Stuntology Music)
Solid Ground...by Dougie MacLean from Real Estate (Dunkeld Records)
Mason's Apron/My Love is In America...by Seamus Egan from When Juniper Sleeps (Shanachie)
Lady Forbes/Danno's Reel/Boil the Breakfast Early...by Robin Bullock from Green Fields (Dorian)
Scotland the Brave...by Jamie McMenemy from Les Grands Airs Celtiques (Keltia Musique)
Tony's Tune...by Fred Morrison with Jamie McMenemy from Up South (Lochshore)
Pendenn...by Gilles Le Bigot from Cordes de Bretagne (Coop Breizh)
The Haughs of Cromdale...by Andy Stewart & Manus Lunny from At it Again (Green Linnet)
Chetvorno Horo...by Andy Irvine & Davy Spillane from East Wind (Tara)
Red Hill Burning...by Gerry O'Connor from Myriad (Compass)
Gaftaí Baile Buí ...by The Chieftains from A Celtic Celebration (RCA)
Program 1254: Digital Imperfection (June 7, 2007)
Tarbolton...by Jack Evans from Once Upon a Time in the North (Greentrax)
Shetland Reels...by Catriona Macdonald from Bold (Peerie Angel Productions)
At Dawn of Day...by Capercaillie from Choice Language (Vertical)
Suid Mar Chuir Mi 'n Geamhradh Tharram...by Martyn Bennett from Glen Lyon (Foot Stompin')
Gramma...by Natalie MacMaster from In My Hands (Greentrax)
Dh'fhalbh Mo Rùn Bho Chionn Seachdain...by Maggie MacInnes from Peaceful Ground (Marram Music)
Peter Stewart, 1910...by Martyn Bennett from Glen Lyon (Foot Stompin')
ID excerpt: Swallowtail...by Martyn Bennett from Martyn Bennett (Eclectic)
Crossing the Bridge...by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge (Sony Classical)
La Suite du Casse Reel...by Matapat from Musique Traditional du Quebéc/Matapat 2 ½ (Borealis)
Muiñeiras da Sorte...by Carlos Nuñez from Dos Amores Libres (RCA Victor)
Ag Caint Liom Fhéin/Beidh Aonach Amarách...by MacDara from The Love Token (MacDara Music)
An Gaidheal 's a Leannan/An Fhleasgaich ur Leannain Thu...by Mairi MacInnes from Orosay (Greentrax)
O Castro da Moura...by Carlos Nuñez from Os Amores Libres (RCA Victor)
Program 1253: Anna-Wendy Stevenson (May 31, 2007)
Chi Cha/unknown/Miss Gordon of Park...by Fine Friday from Mowing th/+ e Machar (Foot Stompin')
Blair Dwight Brown/The Ravine/Breton Tune/ Mowing the Machar...by Fine Friday from Mowing the Machar (Foot Stompin')
El 15 De Xineru...by Fine Friday from Mowing the Machar (Foot Stompin')
Gin I Were a Baron's Heir...by Fine Friday from Mowing the Machar (Foot Stompin')
Aunt Louise's Cigarettes...by Fine Friday from Mowing the Machar (Foot Stompin')
Irish Song...by Fine Friday from Mowing the Machar (Foot Stompin')
Rock 'n' Troll...by Fine Friday from Gone Dancing (Foot Stompin')
Ae Gowden ..by Anna-Wendy Stevenson and Ronald Stevenson from Gowd & Silver (Eclectic Records)
Craigellachie Brig...by Anna-Wendy Stevenson and Ronald Stevenson from Gowd & Silver (Eclectic Records)
Tine Gheal...by Anam from Tine Gheal /Bright Fire (Linn)
Kevin Ryan's...by Caluna fromDance Tunes, Airs & Songs from Scotland (Mill Records)
The Conundrum...by Anam from Tine Gheal /Bright Fire (Linn)
Program 1252: Clear Air (May 24, 2007)
May Morning Dew...by Moving Hearts from The Storm (Son Records)
Paddy's Lamentation/Ships Are Sailing...by Mary Black from Long Journey Home (BMG)
Farewell to Ireland/Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore...by Dolores Keane from Farewell to Eirinn (Wundertute)
Dear Irish Boy...by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge (Sony)
Neil Gow's Lament...by Dougie MacLean from Tribute (Dunkeld)
Ae Fond Kiss...by Corrina Hewat from My Favorite Place (Foot Stompin')
My Lagan Love...Niamh Parsons from Heart's Desire (Green Linnet)
My Lagan Love...by Desi Wilkinson from Wooden Flute Obsession (International Music Trading Society)
Stor Mo Chroi...by Sean Keane from Turn a Phrase (Kells)
Caoineadh Eoghain Ruadh...by Arty McGlynn & Nollaig Casey from Lead the Knave (Ringsend)
Danny Boy "The Derry Air"...by Davy Spillane with Sinead O'Connor from The Sea of Dreams (Covert)
Program 1251: Springsong (May 17, 2007)
Jim Guingamp/The Braes of Mayen/Macleod's Rafferty...by The Iron Horse from The Wind Shall Blow For Evermore (KRL)
The Dublin Reel/Shetland Reel/The Easyclub Reel...by Different Drums of Ireland from Drums n' Drumlins (www.differentdrums.info/)
All the Ways You Wander...by Sharon Shannon & Friends with Pauline Scanlon from Libertango (Daisy Music)
Amy's Waltz/ An Tunnag /A Sore Point...by Sharon Shannon & Friends from Libertango (Daisy Music)
Sailor Laddie...by Christine Kydd from Dark Pearls (Culburnie Records)
Dr. Iain MacAonghais/ The King of the Pipers...by Daimh from Moidart to Mabou (Goat Island Music)
ID excerpt: Port Gordon...by Alison Kinnaird from The Silver String (Temple Records)
Stoirin Geal Mo Chroi...by MacDara from The Love Token (MacDara)
Mullingar League/Ryan's Rant/ Lavern's Favourite...by Maeve Donnelly from Maeve Donnelly ( www.maevedonnelly.com)
Do In Du...by Susan McKeown from Blackthorn: Irish Love Songs (Hibernian Music)
Ayrshire Lasses/ Dance of the Dead...by Alison Kinnaird from The Silver String (Temple Records)
The Duke of Athole's Nurse...by June Tabor from An Echo of Hooves (Topic Records)
Annaghmakerrig House/ The Morning Room/ The Black Cat...by Darren Maloney from Who? (www.darrenmaloney.com)
It's So Easy...by MacDara from The Love Token (www.aransinger.com/AMacDara.html)
Program 1250: All Women (May 10, 2007)
When Will We All Be Free...by Karan Casey from Chasing the Sun (Shanachie)
The Jolly Seven/The Rascal on the Haystack/Bonkers in Yonkers...by Cherish the Ladies from Woman of the House (Rounder)
Mary and the Soldier...by Eddi Reader from Peacetime (Compass)
Lord Castle's Reel/High Up the Glen...by Anna-Wendy Stevenson from Anna-Wendy Stevenson (Eclectic)
Reel for a Water Diviner...by Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman from Firewire (Old Bridge)
Boots of Spanish Leather...by Dervish from Spirit (Compass)
Crowley's/Jackson's...by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge (Sony)
Tha Mo Bhreacan-sa Fo'n Dìle...by Mary Jane Lamond from Stòras (www.maryjanelamond.com)
The Woman of the House/Johnny's Wedding...by Donna Long from Handprints (www.donnalongpiano.com)
Do Mhàiri a Nighean & Mhàiri's Dance...by Maggie MacInnes from Òran na Mnà (Marram)
A Mother's Parting Blessing...by Maggie MacInnes from Òran na Mnà (Marram)
Crowley's/Jackson's...by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge (Miraculous Productions)
Elfin Knight...by Kate Rusby from The Girl Who Couldn't Fly (Pure Records)
The Raheen...by Aoife Granville from Sráid Eoin Shuffle (www.aoifegranville.com )
Non Smoking Single Female...by Eleanor McEvoy from Non Smoking Single Female (Moscodisc )
Reel de la Sauvagine/Mutt's Favorite/The Old Time Wedding Reel...by Halali from Halali (Footprint)
Program 1249: Loch Shiel (May 3, 2007)
Mrs. Stewart of Grantully/Be sud an' Gille Truagh/Calum Johnston's/Harris Dance...by Ossian from The Best of Ossian (Iona)
The Steamboat/Thomond Bridge...by Iain MacDonald & Iain MacFarlane from Loch Shiel (Miraculous Productions)
The Green Isle...by Charlie MacFarlane (spoken) from Loch Shiel (Miraculous Productions)
The Midge Factory...by Blazin' Fiddles from Fire On! (Blazin Fiddles)
Irishman's Bay...by Charlie MacFarlane (spoken) Loch Shiel (Miraculous Productions)
The Harpie Set...by Cliar from Loch Shiel (Miraculous Productions)
The Northern Lass...by Iain MacDonald & Iain MacFarlane from Loch Shiel (Miraculous Productions)
The Politician...by Charlie MacFarlane (spoken) from Loch Shiel (Miraculous Productions)
MacLean of Penny Cross/Angus Grant's March...by Ingrid & Allan Henderson from The Perpetual Horseshoe (Lochshore)
Captain Coull's Parrot...by Peatbog Fairies from Faerie Stories (Greentrax)
Supernose...by Daimh from The Pirates of Puirt (Goat Island Music)
Program 1248: Bass Rock (April 26, 2007)
Le Petit Encrier...by Tony McManus & Alain Genty from Singing Sands (www.greentrax.com)
Broom of Cowdenknowes...by Savourna Stevenson, June Tabor, Danny Thompson from Singing the Storm (Cooking Vinyl)
The Ramnee Ceilidh/Release Da Hounds...by Croft No. Five from Attention All Personnel (Foot Stompin')
Worcester City...by Eliza Carthy from Anglicana (Topic)
Trois Messagers...by Alain Genty from Une Petite Lanterne (Keltia Musique)
At Dawn of Day...by Capercaillie from Choice Language (Vertical)
Dans Tro Lors...by Annie Ebrel & Riccardo Del Fra from Voulez Loar – Velluto di Luna (Gwerz)
She's in the Attic...by Shooglenifty from Radical Mestizo (Compass)
May Colvin...by Sìleas from Play on Light (www.greentrax.com.)
Smile/Mrs Elizabeth Thoumire...by Simon Thoumire Three from Waltzes for Playboys (Acoustic Radio)
That's the Way It Is...by Jacqui McShee's Pentangle from Passe Avant (Park Records)
Four Wishes...by the Kathryn Tickell Band from Signs (Black Crow)
Program 1247: Live from DC: Brian MacNeil (April 19, 2007)
The Heroes' Reels...by Brian McNeill from No Gods (www.greentrax.com)
Drive the Golden Spike/Lang Johnny Moir...by Brian McNeill from The Back o' the North Wind (www.greentrax.com)
Montrose...by Brian McNeill from No Gods (www.greentrax.com)
Lads o' the Fair...by Brian McNeill - Exclusive recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Festival recording not available) This track can be found on Battlefield Band's cd After Hours and Home is Where the Van Is. (www.battlefieldband.co.uk)
The Back o' the North Wind...by Brian McNeill - Exclusive recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Festival recording not available) This track can be found on Brian MacNeiil's cd The Back o' the North Wind (www.greentrax.com)
The Baltic tae Byzantium...by Brian McNeill - Exclusive recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Festival recording not available)
No Gods and Precious Few Heroes...by Brian McNeill Exclusive recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Festival recording not available) This track can be found on Brian MacNeill's cd No Gods (www.greentrax.com.)
The Sidewalk Reels...by Brian McNeill from The Busker and the Devil's Only Daughter (Temple)
Program 1246: Thistlepod Debuts (April 12, 2007)
Cold Blow...by The Maeve Gilchrist Trio from Reaching Me (www.maevegilchristmusic.com)
Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking/Last Pint at the Cobblestone...by David Hyams with the Miles To Go Band from Knowing the Place (www.milestogo.com.au)
An Dún Aengus...by MacDara from The Love Token (www.myspace.com/macdaramusic)
New Moon...by Ceilidh Minogue from Ceilidh Minogue (Greentrax)
The Viking's Bride...by Éamonn Coyne & Kris Drever from Honk Toot Suite (Compass)
The Girls of Banbridge/Larry the Beerdrinker...by Kevin MacLeod from Dorney Rock (Greentrax)
I've Always Been a Rambler...by Nate Leath from I've Always Been a Rambler (Patuxent Music)
ID break: The Monaghan Jig...by Dónal Clancy from Close to Home (Compass)
Go your Way...by North Cregg from The Roseland Barndance (Greentrax)
The Last Reel/Bright House...by All Jigged Out from Wish Hill (Hobgoblin Records)
P Stands for Paddy...by Mat Walklate from Cold In April (www.matwalklate.co.uk)
The Snow, The Sea...by Gypsy Soul from The Journey (WorldSound)
Bah Hamburg...by Junction Pool from Junction Pool (www.junctionpool.com))
Program 1245: For Freedom Alone (April 5, 2007)
Smokies in Arbroath/ Mystery Writer/ The Blessings of Gold...by Liz Carroll and John Doyle In Play (Compass Records)
Magheracloone/ Norland Wind/ Royal Scottish Pipers Soc./ Gardez Loo/ Donald MacLean...by Battlefield Band from Rain, Hail, or Shine (Temple Records)
The Howe o' the Mearns by Steve Byrne from Songs From Home (Greentrax)
The Seaward Toon...by Steve Byrne from Songs From Home (Greentrax)
Declaration...by Laura McGhee from Arbroath Suite (lauramcghee.com)
Riverside... by Laura McGhee from Arbroath Suite (lauramcghee.com)
Fields of Angus...by Jim Malcolm from Home (Beltane)
Parcel O' Rogues...by Old Blind Dogs from Five (Lochshore)
Roxburghe House...by Laura McGhee from Arbroath Suite (lauramcghee.com)
Stepping Stone... by Laura McGhee from Green Eyes (lauramcghee.com)
Commemoration......by Laura McGhee from Arbroath Suite (lauramcghee.com)
Memories of Paddy Le Blanc/ Petticoats Loose/ Cutty's Wedding/ You and I/ S'iomadh Rud a Chunnaic mi...by Malinky from The Unseen Hours (Greentrax)
| Jul-Sep 2007 | | |
View program playlists from Jul-Sep 2007
Program 1270: Live From D.C. - Alasdair Fraser (September 27, 2007)
The Sailer's Wife/The Lads of Duns...by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas from Fire and Grace (Culburnie)
Stirling Castle/Forth Bridge/Jenny Dang the Weaver/Keep It Up/Johnny Wilmot's Fiddle/Hugh Sherry's Reel...by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas from Exclusive Recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival Festival recording not available, but this track is on Alasdair Fraser's cd Fire and Grace (Culburnie)
Eilean Beag Donn A' Chuain/Slip Jig...by Alasdair Fraser & Paul Machlis from Skydance (Culburnie)
An T-Eilean/Mu Thuath...by Christine Primrose from An Turas (Anam Music)
Duchess of Bedford/Lady Hope of Pinkie/Lady Montgomery...by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas from Exclusive Recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival Festival recording not available, but this track is on Alasdair Fraser's cd Fire and Grace (Culburnie)
Lord MacDonald/Leather Britches...by Alasdair Fraser from Exclusive Recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival Festival recording not available.
King George IV Strathspey/Old King's Reel...by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas from Exclusive Recording Live at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival . Festival recording not available
The Spark...by Skyedance from Live In Spain (Cublurnie)
Program 1269: Celtic Show Bands (September 20, 2007)
Flora...by Blazin Fiddles from The Old Style (Blazin Fiddles)
The Sands O'The Shore...by Heather Heywood, Corrina Hewat, Chris Miles - Scots Women from Celtic Connections 2001 (Greentrax)
The Big Set...by The Unusual Suspects from Live in Scotland (Foot Stompin)
Ceann Subh Dilis...by Anuna from Behind the Closed Eye (Danu)
Glentown...by Donal Lunny from Coolfin (Blue Note)
Never-Ending Road (Amhran Duit) ...by Loreena McKennitt from An Ancient Muse (Quinlan Road)
ID Excerpt: Waiting on the Federals...by Aly Bain from Transatlantic Sessions 2 Volume One (Iona)
Ar c'hwezh Nevez...by Skolvan from Live in Italia (Keltia Musique)
Evit Ar Braz...by Dan Ar Braz from Made in Breizh ( Tinder)
O Castro da Moura...by Carlos Nunez from Os Amores Libres (RCA)
Bah Hamburg...by Juntion Pool from Junction Pool(Junction Music)
Salve...by Micheal O Suilleabhain from Becoming(Venture)
Program 1268: Live Vibe (September 13, 2007)
A Man's A Man For a That...by Old Blind Dogs from Play Live (Green Linnet)
Brian Boru's March/ Nine Points of Roguery/The Magpie - Pretty Gals/Down the Old Plank Road...by The Chieftains from Live in Dublin (RCA Victor)
Reels...by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul from Private live recording - not available
Singing Land...by Dougie MacLean from Live From the Ends of the Earth (Dunkeld)
Edmonton Airbis/Craighie Dhu...by Dougie MacLean from Craigie Dhu (Dunkeld)
ID Excerpt: Up South...by Fred Morrison & Jamie McMenemy from The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland in Concert (Monarch)
Pony Boy/Never Tire of the Road...by Mozaik from Live From the Powerhouse (Compass)
Passing Places/Universal Hall...by Fred Morrison & Jamie McMenemy from The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland in Concert (Compass)
The Spark...by Skyedance fromLive in Spain (Culburnie)
Festival Lights...by The McCalmans from Festival Lights (Greentrax)
Scraping the Barrel..by Shooglenifty from Radical Mestizo (Compass)
Program 1267: Canada (September 6, 2007)
The Maid Behind (McGlinchey's) Bar/Frankie Gavin's...by Tony McManus from Pourquoi Quebec? (Greentrax)
My Ain Kind Dearie/Tommy's Tarburas/Early Dawn/Stephanie Wills...by Richard Wood from Fire Dance (Iona)
Crodh Air a'Bhruaich...by Mary Jane Lamond from Làn Dùil (Wickow)
Matapat...by Bourque, Bernard & LePage from Matapat (Borealis)
Superfly...by Beòlach from Beòlach (www.beolach.com)
The Mystic's Dream...by Loreena McKennitt from Live in Paris and Toronto (Quinland Road)
ID Excerpt: La Turlutte a "Pit"...by Bourque, Bernard & Lepage from Matapat (Borealis)
Welcome to the Trossachs...by Natalie MacMaster from Live (Greentrax)
Coyote Way....by Leahy from Live In All Things (Narada Media)
Bovaglie's Plaid...by Beòlach from Beòlach (www.beolach.com)
It Ain't Funny...by Pamela Morgan from On A Wing and a Prayer (Amber Music)
Reel a Delphine/Par Derriere Chez Mon Pere...by Barachois from Encore (House Party Productions)
Adventure Sings/Louis Riel...by Scruj MacDuhk from The Road to Canso (Scruj Tunes)
Program 1266: Two Shoogles (August 30, 2007)
McConnell's Rant...by Shooglenifty from Troots (Shoogle)
The Point Road...by Shooglenifty from Venus in Tweeds (Greentrax)
Flick it Up and Catch It/The Creepy Zone/Good Drying...by Shooglenifty from A Whisky Kiss (Greentrax)
Glenuig Hall/The Wrong Box...by Shooglenifty from Radical Mestizo (Compass)
Carboni's Farewell/The Patient Man...by Shooglenifty from Radical Mestizo (Compass)
ID Excerpt: The Price of a Pig...by Shooglenifty from A Whisky Kiss (Greentrax)
Charlie and the Professor/The Tap Inn/The Dazzler....by Shooglenifty from Troots (Shoogle)
A Fistful of Euro/The New Rat #6.....by Shooglenifty from The Arms Dealer's Daughter (Compass)
Bar Bruno's/Maxine's Polka...by Shooglenifty from The Arms Dealer's Daughter (Compass)
Scraping the Barrell/Fielding's Possum/Take the Tunnel...by Shooglenifty from Radical Mestizo (Compass)
Program 1265: Live and Kicking (August 23, 2007)
Glenlogie...by Jim Malcolm from Live in Glenfarg (Beltane)
Katie Campbell's Rambles/Streets of Forbes...by Niamh Parsons from Loosely Connected (Greentrax)
Man of Arran...by Niamh Parsons from Loosely Connected (Greentrax)
Canan Nan Gaidheal...by Scottish Women & Band from Scottish Women (Greentrax)
Trip to Skye... by Skolvan from Live in Italia (Keltia Musique)
Sir Patrick Spens...by Jim Malcolm from Live in Glenfarg (Beltane)
ID Excerpt: Flowers of Scotland...by Jim Malcolm from Live in Glenfarg (Beltane)
Bogey's Bonnie Belle...by Christy Moore, Donal Lunny & Jimmy Faulkner from Live in Dublin (Tara Music)
The Rocky Road to Dublin/Indian Ate the Woodchuck...by Mozaik from Live From the Powerhouse (Compass Records)
Breileach...by Capercaillie from Dusk Till Dawn (Survival)
The Big Set...by The Unusual Suspects from Live in Scotland (Foot Stompion)
The Kerry Dances...by Frankie Gavin and Stephane Grappelli from Frankie Gavin 2003-2004 Collection (Frankie Gavin)
Program 1264: A Broader Canvas (August 16, 2007)
Evit Ar Braz...by Dan Ar Braz from Made in Breizh
Maneo de Fontenia-Jotas...by Milladoiro from Auga de Maio (Green Linnet)
Danza de Cerdelra...by Leilia from Hent Sant Jakez (Shamrock Records)
Vigo...by Tony MacManus, Alain Genty, Soig SIberil from The Clear Stream (Greentrax)
Llonxana...by Llan de Cubel from Llan de Cubel IV (Fono Astur)
Lloer Dirion (Tender Moon)...by Carreg Lafar from Profiad (Carreg Lafar)
Llanllechid...by Carreg Lafar from Profiad (Carreg Lafar)
Three Knights/An Vug e'n Loor...by Dalla from More Salt (Dalla Records)
Garzoles...by Jean-Charles Gulchen from Kerden (Coop Breizh)
Birth in Bethlehem...by Emma Christian from Celtic Voices (Narada)
Suite de Ridees...by Tony McManus from Ceol More (Greentrax)
Le Retour...by Skolvan from Live in Italia (Keltia Musique)
Program 1263: Reunion - Part 2 (August 9, 2007)
The Things We Love...by Dougie MacLean & the BT Scottish Ensemble from Perthshire Amber (Dunkeld)
Excerpt: The Butterstone Puddock...by Dougie MacLean & the BT Scottish Ensemble from Perthsire Amber (Dunkeld)
Home..by Dougie MacLean from Inside the Thunder (Dunkeld)
The Osprey...by Dougie MacLean from Fiddle (Dunkeld)
Rite of Passage... by Dougie MacLean from Indigenous < (Dunkeld)
Planxty Crockery/Domhnall Dubh...by Sileas from Play on Light (Greentrax)
The Sunshine Hornpipe...by JSD Band from For the Record (Lochshore)
ID Excerpt: Rannoch...by Dougie MacLean & BT Scottish Ensemble from Perthshire Amber (Dunkeld)
The Band o' Shearers...by Tannahill Weavers from Alchemy (Green Linnet)
Miss Shepherd/Sweeney's Buttermilk/McGlinchey's Reels...by Silly Wizard from Live Wizardry (Green Linnet)
The Queen of Argyll...by Silly Wizard from Live Wizardry (Green Linnet)
Scarce o' Tatties/Lyndhurst...by Silly Wizard from Live Wizardry (Green Linnet)
This Love Will Carry...by Dougie MacLean from live recording with family and friends to 20th anniversary of The Thistle & Shamrock. Originally available as download from NPR. Different versions of this song are on these Dougie MacLean cds: The Essential Dougie MacLean, Dougie MacLean Live, Singing Land. Live recording not available, song previously released on Dougie's cd Marching Mystery (Dunkeld)
Program 1262: Reunion - Part 1 (August 2, 2007)
Trail of the Survivor...by Dougie MacLean from Whitewash (Dunkeld)
Excerpt: Nothing to Do With It...by Dougie MacLean, Jamie MacLean, Jamie Dargie from Who Am I (Dunkeld)
Edmonton Airbus/Craigie Dhu...by Dougie MacLean from Craigie Dhu (Dunkeld)
The Geese in the Bog/The Jig of Slurs...by The Tannahill Weavers from Live and in Session (Compass)
My Love is the Fair Lad/The Forth Bridge/Pretty Peg...by Ossian from St. Kilda Wedding (Iona)
High Flying Seagull by Dougie MacLean from Craigie Dhu (Dunkeld)
excerpt: Beating Harps...by Sì leas from Beating Harps (Green Linnet)
Not Look Down...by Dougie MacLean from Inside the Thunder (Dunkeld)
Cam Ye By Athol...by The Tannahill Weavers from Arnish Light (Green Linnet)
Sunny...by The Poozies from Changed Days, Same Roots (Compass)
Millbrae/The Spey in Spate...by Sì leas from Delighted with Harps (Green Linnet)
All Together...by Dougie MacLean with band live at Perthshire Amber, Pitlochry Festival Theatre Live recording not available, song previously released on Dougie's cd Marching Mystery (Dunkeld)
Program 1261: New Voices (July 26, 2007)
Cooler at the Edge...by Grada from Cloudy Day Navigation (Compass)
Siul A Ruin...by Eilis Kennedy from One Sweet Kiss (www.eiliskennedy.com)
Scottish Piano Fusion...by Sandy Meldrum from Scottish Piano Fusion (Greentrax)
In Shame Love, In Shame...by Pauline Scanlon from Hush (Compass)
Tennessee Quick Cash...by Hanneke Cassel from Silver (Cassell Records)
Harvest Gypsies...by Kris Drever from Black Water (Compass)
Melissa Without the "Me"/Eric's Birthday...by Lissa Schneckenburger from Lissa Schneckenburger (Footprints Records)
(Short excerpt): New Moon...by Ceilidh Minogue from Ceilidh Minogue (Greentrax)
Slippy...by Nuala Kennedy from The New Shoes (Compass)
All the Ways You Wander...by Michelle Lally from Michelle (Tara)
Lover's Ghost/Maud Miller...by Oisin McAuley from Far From the Hills of Donegal (Compass)
Bha Mise Raoir Air an Airigh...by Kathleen MacInnes from Og-Mhadainn Shamhraidh (Greentrax)
Contorting...by Borders Young Fiddles from volume 3 Borders Traditions (Isle)
By the Roving of her Eyes...by MacDara from The Love Token (McDara Music)
Salsa's...by The Finlay MacDonald Band from Re-echo (Greentrax)
Program 1260: Celtic Piano (July 19, 2007)
Jig in the Castle...by Antoni O'Breskey from The Colours of Music (O'Music)
Crest of the Wave: Barr nan Tonn/ The Little Cascade...by Tracey Dares and Paul MacNeill from Castlebaymusic.com (www.castlebaymusic.com)
What Am I Bid...by Bill Jones from Two Year Winter (Compass)
The Lowlands of Holland...by Antoni O'Breskey from Irish Airs (Forest Hill Records)
Liza's Dream/The Westside Highway...by Cherish the Ladies from Threads of Time (RCA)
Brian Boru...by Micheal O'Suilleabhain from Between Worlds (Virgin)
A Day Without Rain...by Enya from A Day Without Rain (Warner)
Masons Apron/My Love Is In America...by Seamus Egan from When Juniper Sleeps (Shanachie)
At the Races...by Nightnoise from The White Horse Sessions (Windham Hill)
The Banks of Claudy...by Maighread & Triona Ni Dhomhnaill from Idir an Da Sholas: Between the Two Lights (Green Linnet)
The Cuillin Hills...by Nightnoise from At the End of the Evening (Windham Hill)
Reel: Graf Spee...by Dennis Botzer from The House (Sodaspeak)
The Birken Tree ...by Bachue from A Certain Smile (Culburnie)
Turas Go Tir Na nOg :Journey to the Land of Youth...by Micheal O'Suilleahain from Templum (Virgin)
The Tipsy Sailor/The Future is Bright...by Simon Thoumire & David Milligan from The Big Day In (Foot Stompin)
Program 1259: Andy Irvine (July 12, 2007)
The Woman I Never Forgot/The Pullet/The Ladies' Pantalettes...by Planxty from The Woman I Loved So Well (Tara)
Never Tire of the Road...by Andy Irvine from Rude Awakening (Green Linnet)
They'll Never Believe It's True/Froggy's Jig...by Andy Irvine from Way Out Yonder (Appleseed Recordings)
Timedance '92...by Planxty from The Seville Suite: "Kinsale to la Coruñ a" (Tara)
Stewball and the Monaghan Grey Mare...by Patrick Street from Live From Patrick Street (Greentrax)
West Coast of Claire...by Planxty from Planxty (Shanachie)
Hard on The Heels...by East Wind: (Andy Irvine & Davy Spillane) from East Wind (Tara)
The Blacksmith Courted Me/Black-smithereens...by Mozaik from Live From the Powerhouse (Compass)
Way Out Yonder...by Andy Irvine from Way Out Yonder (Appleseed Recordings)
McDermott's Reel/The Plough and the Stars/Miss McLeod's Reel...by Patrick Street from Live from Patrick Street (Greentrax)
Program 1258: The World of Celtic Music (July 5, 2007)
Lemonade and Buns...by Kila from Lemonade and Buns (Green Linnet)
Bá idí n Fheilimí ...by Sinéad O'Connor from Sean-Nó s Nua (New Shoe Records)
Chinese Celtic...by Antoni O'Breskey from Donostia (O'Music)
Worcester City...by Eliza Carthy from Anglicana (Topic)
Eggs In Her Basket...by Susan McKeown from Sweet Liberty (World Village)
Simon's: El 15 de Xineru...by Fine Friday from Mowing the Machar (Foot Stompin')
Ra-Li-Ó ...by Baka Beyond from East to West (Narada)
Hò Rinn Ò ...by Martyn Bennett from Glen Lyon (Foot Stompin')
Dh'fhalbh mo rù n bho chionn seachdain...by Maggie MacInnes from Peaceful Ground (Marram)
The Old Crone...Capercaillie from Choice Language (Vertical)
Gravel Walk...by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul fromExclusive Live Recording - This live recording is not available, but Gravelwalk track can be found on Eileen Ivers' cd: Crossing the Bridge (Sony)
Last Thoughts...by Paul Mounsey from Nahoo 3: Notes from the Republic (Iona)
| Oct-Dec 2007 | | |
View program playlists from Oct-Dec 2007
Program 1283: New Year's Revolution (December 27, 2007)
Results…by Lau from Lightweights & Gentlemen (Compass)
Soo Sewin’ Silk…by Sylvia Barnes from The Colour of Amber (Greentrax)
The Sligo Maid…by Padraic O’Reilly from Traditional Irish Piano (Rath)
Bata is Bóthar…by John Spillane and Louis de Paor from The Gaelic Hit Factory (EMI)
Paddy Kelly’s/The Drunken Tinker/Con McGinley’s…by Athena Tergis from A Letter Home (Compass)
Bridges…by Katie Doherty from Bridges (Park)
Star of Doolin…by Luka Bloom from Tribe (Big Sky)
[ID excerpt] Young Betty…by The Cast from Greengold (Greentrax)
Wheeling Island Girls…by Talitha Mackenzie from Indian Summer (Sonas Multimedia)
Foggy Dew…by Mark Weems from Short Time Here (Primitive Marker)
Going to Ma Hometown…by Funky String Band from And You May Find Yourself… (Shoogle)
Scottish Branle…by Maggie Sansone from A Celtic Fair (Maggie’s Music)
Little Look…by Eleanor McEvoy from Out There (Mosco Disc)
Alien Ceilidh…by Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas from In The Moment (Culburnie)
Murdo’s…by Dáimh from Crossing Point (Greentrax)
Program 1282: Celtic Christmas (December 20, 2007)
Guillo, Pran ton Tamborin….by Terry McDade and the McDades from Noël (Free Radio Records)
Here’s a Health…by Cara Dillon from After the Morning (Rough Trade)
Early Christmas Morning…by Ronn McFarlane from Indigo Road (Dorian)
The Gift…by Maddie Prior and The Carnival Band from Ringing the Changes (Park)
Do You Hear What I Hear?…by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig ~ An Irish Christmas (Musical Bridge)
Bells...from The Bells, Choir and Organ of Dunkeld Cathedral (Dunkeld Cathedral)
Aberystwyth/The Jolly Shepherds…by Bonnie Rideout from A Scottish Christmas Celebration (Tulloch Music)
Paiste m Betlehem…by Fiona MacKenzie Duan Nollaig ~ A Gaelic Christmas (Greentrax)
[ID excerpt] As With Gladness Men of Old…by Bonnie Rideout from A Scottish Christmas Celebration (Tulloch Music)
Bells...from The Bells, Choir and Organ of Dunkeld Cathedral (Dunkeld Cathedral)
Kyrie Eleison...by Dunkeld Cathedral Choir from The Bells, Choir and Organ of Dunkeld Cathedral (Dunkeld Cathedral)
The Journey…by Ken Steven from Sanctuary ~ Poems of Celtic Spirituality (Saint Andrew Press)
Third Carol for Christmas Day …by Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill & Donal Lunny from Celtic Christmas (Windham Hill)
The Wexford Carol…by Róisín Dempsey from Spirit of an Irish Christmas (Tara)
The Storm...by Jerry Read Smith & Lisa Maria Smith from One Wintry Night (Silent Planet)
Auld Lang Syne...by Jim Malcolm from Acquaintance (Beltane)
Bells...from The Bells, Choir and Organ of Dunkeld Cathedral (Dunkeld Cathedral)
Christmas Candle...by Simon Mayor from Winter With Mandolins (Acoustics)
Program 1281: Longest Night (December 13, 2007)
Da Day Dawn…by Chris Stout from First o’ the Darkening (Greentrax)
Winter Solstice…by Atwater Donnelly from When Winter Calls (Rabbit Island Music)
The Time is Approaching…by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig ~ An Irish Christmas (Musical Bridge)
Who Knows Where the Time Goes…by Maggie Reilly from Rowan (Red Berry Records)
Through the Bitter Frost and Snow…by Susan McKeown and Lindsey Horner from A Winter’s Tale (Celtic Heartbeat) Variations: Lo, How a Rose E’er Booming…by Turtle Island String Quartet from By the Fireside (Windham Hill)
The Coming of Winter…by Anúna and the Ulster Orchestra from Behind the Closed Eye (Danú)
[ID excerpt] Drive the Cold Winter Away…by Sue Richards from Merrily Greet the Time (Maggie’s Music)
Haul Brothers, Haul!…by Coyote Run from Tend the Fire (Run Wild Records)
Garçon Á Marier/Orgies Nocturnes/Dans Fisel…by Touchstone from A Thistle & Shamrock Christmas Ceilidh (Green Linnet)
The Snows…by Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill and Triona Ní Dhomhnaill from Celtic Christmas III (Windham Hill)
The Slippery Slope/Wullie’s Wopper/Tam the Bam...by Pete Clark from Now & Then (Inver)
Return to the Stewartry/Slanttigart/Tame her When da Snaw Comes... by Catriona Macdonald from Bold (Peerie Angel Productions)
Carol of the Kings…by Alison Brown Quartet from A Winter’s Eve (Compass)
Program 1280: Flute and Whistle (December 6, 2007)
Chloe's Passion…by Claire Mann fromClaire Mann (Foot Stompin)
Contentment is Wealth/The Mooncoin Jig…by Joe McKenna from The Irish Low Whistle (Shanachie)
Playing of Ball…by Kate Rusby from Little Lights (Pure)
Waterman's…by Michael McGoldrick fromFused (Compass)
Farewell, Lovely Nancy…by Boys of the Lough fromLonesome Blues and Dancing Shoes (Lough Records)
Lads of Leith/Tulloch Gorum/Lord Seaforth Reel/Miss Scott of Usan…by Chris Norman Ensemble from The Caledonian Flute (Boxwood Media)
ID excerpt: Cloichini Beaga Na Farraige (The Small Stones of the Sea)…by Micho Russell fromIreland's Whistling Ambassador (Pennywhistles Press)
A Fig For a Kiss…by Matt Molloy from Shadows on Stone (Virgin)
Belladonna…by Bohinta from Belladonna (Celtic Collections)
Harp and Shamrock…by Lunasa from Redwood (Green Linnet)
The Otter's Nest/Richie Dwyer's…by Joanie Madden from Song of the Irish Whistle (Hearts o' Space)
The Apprentice Boy…by John Doyle from Wayward Son (Compass)
Port Atholl…by Chris Norman Ensemble from The Caledonian Flute (Boxwood Media)
Program 1279: Miles of Isles (November 29, 2007)
Da White Wife…by Fiddler's Bid from Naked & Bare (Greentrax)
Ho Ro's Toigh Leam Fhin Thu…by MacKenzie from The Hear and Now (MacMeanmna)
Hillswick/Party Scene…by Chris Stout from from First o' the Darkenin' (www.shetland music.com)
Haidh O…by Maggie MacInnes from Peaceful Ground (Marram)
Calum Beag O Thir a Mhurain/The Twisted Bridge…by Maggie MacInnes from Spoirad Beatha (Marram)
Cailleach An Airgid/Rachainn AShuiridh'Air Oighrig…by Cliar fromThe Rough Guide to Scottish Music (MacMeanmna)
Donal Agus Morag…by Altan from Harvest Storm (Green Linnet)
ID excerpt: The Corn Holm..by Don Wessels from On Orkney (Harmon-Ichro Records)
The Hut on Staffin Island/Sandy MacLeod of Garafad/The Soft Horse Reel…by Relativity from Relativity(Green Linnet)
Fiolialgean …by Billy Ross from Shore Street (Greentrax)
Shapinsay Polka/Jimmy o' the Bu's Polka/Scapa Flow…by Jennifer and Hazel Wriggley from Mither o' the Sea (Greentrax)
Tha Mulaidh…by Alyth McCormack from An Iomall -The Edge (Vertical)
Martyrdom…by Salm from Salm Vol.1 (Ridge Records)
Iona…by William Jackson from A Scottish Island (Mill Records)
The Goodnight Song…by Emma Christian from Celtic Voices-Women of Song (Narada Media)
The Patterned Carpet Set: Alisdair Fraser's Compliments to Lorna Mitchell/Reel for Eilidh Shaw/ Da Eye Wife…by Rock, Salt & Nails from Midnight Rain(Park Records)
Program 1278: Viking Invasion (November 22, 2007)
Björksbergpolskan…by Väsen from Live in Japan (NorthSide)
Ja Va Lidijgn Horra/The Ghost's Welcome/Brendan McGlinchey's…by Fromseier Rose from Contradiction (Nunora)
Midsommarvisa/(Jag Vill Ha) Olas Nya Hus…by Swåp from du da (NorthSide)
Mäenpään Heikin Valssi… by Frigg from Oasis (Northside)
Glass Polska…by Flook from Rubai (Flatfish)
Eklundapolska Nr 3…by Aly Bain & the BT Scottish Ensemble from Follow the Moonstone (Whirlie)
01…by Serras from Second Hand (Gofolk)
Dromte Mig en DrØm I Nat…by Valravn from Folk & Roots 2006 - Music from Denmark Folkemusic)
Cape Clear/Castlekelly/Man Of Aran…by Moving Cloud from Cuckanandy (Gofolk)
Turning Tide…by Shoormal from Turning Tide (Greentrax)
Scandanonymous…by Chris Stout from First o' the Darkenin' (Greentrax)
Loki… by AnnbjØrg Lien from Aliens Alive (Northside)
Program 1277: Best of the Best (November 15, 2007)
Bodachan A Gharaidh/General MacDonald /Craig An Fhithich…by Battlefield Band from The Best of Battlefield Band (Temple)
Do You Love an Apple…by The Bothy Band from The Best of the Bothy Band (Green Linnet)
Leitrim Fancy/Round the World for Sport/Rip the Calico/Martin Wynne's/The Endchanted Lad/The Holy Land…by The Bothy Band from The Best of the Bothy Band (Green Linnet)
Tri Martolod…by Alan Stivell from 70/90 Zoom (Disques Dreyfus)
Ceol Bhriotanach…by The Chieftains from The Very Best of the Claddagh Years Vol 2
Waiting for the Wheel to Turn…by Capercaillie from Dusk Till Dawn (Survival)
Deep in the Darkest Night…by Maddy Prior from Collections (The Very Best of 1995-2005) (Park)
The Maid of Coolmore …by Antoni O'Breskey from The Colours of Music (O/Music)
Leaving the Land…by Eric Bogle from Singing the Spirit Home (Greentrax)
Carolina Rua…by Mary Black from The Collection (Telstar)
Trust in You…by Paul Brady from Nobody Knows (The Best of Paul Brady) (Compass)
Scojun Waltz/Rander's Hopsa…by Dick Gaughan from Prentice Piece (Greentrax)
Program 1276: Tale o' the Bank (November 8, 2007)
I Am A River…by Luka Bloom from Tribe (Big Sky Records)
Johnny Todd/Far From Home…by Ossian from The Best of Ossian (Iona)
Voyage for Ireland…by Pierre Bensusan from Nice Feeling (Zebra Acoustic)
Annan Waters…by Niamh Parsons from In My Prime (Green Linnet)
A Walk on the Shore…by Boys of the Lough from Lonesome Blues and Dancing Shoes (Lough Records) Sweet Afton…by Tony Cuffe from The Complete Songs of Robert Burns Volume 1 (Linn)
The Afton…by Eddi Reader from Peacetime (Compass)
[ID excerpt] River…by Enya from Watermark (Geffen)
Sweet Thames Flow Softly…by Planxty from Planxty (Shanachie)
Crossing the Bridge…by Kim Robertson from Wood, Fire & Gold (Dargason)
Both Sides the Tweed…by Dick Gaughan from Prentice Piece (Greentrax)
The Tail o' the Bank...by Battlefield Band from Celtic Hotel (Temple Records/Flying Fish)
Sitting in the Stern of a Boat...by Alasdair Fraser from Return to Kintail (Culburnie Records)
Ship in Full Sail/The Bohola Jig/Irishman's Heart to the Ladies... by Bohola from Bohola (Shanachie)
Program 1275: Soundtracks (November 1, 2007)
Bridge Attack…by Bill Whelan and various artists from Some Mother's Son - movie soundtrack (Celtic Heartbeat)
Dancing at Lunasa…by Bill Whelan and various artists from Dancing at Lunasa -movie soundtrack (Sony Classical)
She Moved Through the Fair…by Sinead O'Connor from Michael Collins -movie soundtrack (Warner)
O'Sullivan's March…by The Chieftains from Film Cuts (RCA)
The Fairest of All Yarrow…by Kate Rusby and John McCusker from Heartlands (Pure)
I Wonder What's Keeping My True Love Tonight…by Kate Rusby and John McCusker fromHeartlands (Pure)
Round the Next Corner…by Kate Rusby and John McCusker from Heartlands (Pure)
The House in Rose Valley…by Phil Cunningham from Airs and Graces (Green Linnet)
Wafarin' Stranger…by Maria McKee from Songcatcher (Vanguard)
The Main Title from Braveheart…by The Boston Pops Orchestra from The Celtic Album (RCA)
Jack Dawson's Luck…by Eileen Ivers, Eric Rigler, and various artists from Back to Titanic (Sony)
Ailein Duinn…by Capercaillie from Dusk Till Dawn (Survival)
The Gael…by Dougie MacLean from The Search (Dunkeld)
Program 1274: Mythography (October 25, 2007)
The Mystics' Slipjigs...by Maire Breatnach from Angels Candles (Starc)
King Orfeo...by Malinky from The Unseen Hours (Greentrax)
Branle...by Old Blind Dogs from Four on the Floor (Compass)
Lupadáin Lapadáin - The Tale of the Mermaid's Daughter...by John Spillane and Louis de Paor from The Gaelic Hit Factory (EMI Ireland)
The Sparkling Fairy/Taro's Blue Eye...by Winifred Horan from Just One Wish (Shanachie)
A Bhean Úd Thíos...by Nuala Kennedy from The New Shoes (Compass)
The Fairy Reel/The Old Torn Petticoat/Our House At Home...by Danu from The Road Less Traveled (Shanachie)
ID Excerpt: Charmed...by Rachel Hair from Hubcaps & Potholes (March Hair Records)
Highland Mary...by Jim Malcolm from Aquaintance (Beltane)
Molly Malone...by Sinéad O'Connor from Sean-Nós Nua (Hummingbird)
The Devil...by Bodega from Bodega (Greentrax)
Sir Patrick Spens...by June Tabor from An Echo of Hooves (Topic)
Devil's Advocate...by Chris Stout Quintet from Devil's Advocate (Greentrax)
Program 1273: What in the World? (October 18, 2007)
Whisky & Sangria...by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge (Sony)
The Road to Corrandulla...by Sharon Shannon, Frankie Gavin, Michael Goldrick, Jim Murray from Tunes (Compass)
Braighe Locheil...by Baka Beyond from East to West (Narada)
No Place Like Home...by Gerry O'Connor from No Place Like Home (Myriad Media)
Co Ni Mire Rium...by Capercailliefrom Beautiful Wasteland (Survival)
Children of Africa...by Janet Russell & Christine Kydd from Janet Russell & Christine Kydd (Greentrax)
Èireann...by Afro Celt Sound System from Afro Celt Sound System Volume 2: Release (Real World)
ID Excerpt: M'ionam by Capercaillie from Beautiful Wasteland (Survival)
Homage a Gilles Brunet...by La Bottine Souriante from J'ai Jamais Tant Re (DEP)
Fairy's Lament/Reel a Bouche...by Kim Robertson from The Spiral Gate (Narada)
Kato Sta Limonadika/The Trip to Amnesia...by The House Band from Groundwork (Green Linnet)
Parting of Friends - poem...by Barnie Mulligan from Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul (Koch)
Zagreb...by Tony McManus, Alain Genty, Soig Siberil from The Clear Stream (Greentrax)
The Bear's Rock.....by Andy Irvine & Davy Spillane from East Wind (Tara Music)
Marta's Dance/The Russian Dervish...by Brendan Power from Brendan Power Plays Music from Riverdance (Greentrax)
Program 1272: Words Verses Music (October 11, 2007)
Willie Stewart...by Eddi Reader from Eddi Reader Sings Robert Burns (Compass)
Howe o the Mearns...by Steve Byrne from Songs From Home (Greentrax)
The Black Horse...by Archie Fisher from Sunsets I've Galloped Into... (Greentrax)
All That You Ask Me... by Archie Fisher from Sunsets I've Galloped Into... (Greentrax)
I Will Make You Brooches...by Jean Redpath from A Fine Song For Singing (Philo/Rounder)
My Kingdom...by Rod Cameron from Gi'me Elbow Room (Maggies Music)
Shining Clear...by Battlefield Band from There's a Buzz (Temple)
The New Land...by Touchstone from Her Infinite Variety, Celtic Women in Music & Song (Green Linnet)
Kate Dalrymple...by Tony Cuffe from The Clear Stream (Greentrax)
Introduction...by Orealis from Night Visions (Green Linnet)
Gloomy Winter...by Dougie MacLean from Tribute (Dunkeld)
Calbharaigh...by Karen Matheson from The Dreaming Sea (Survival)
Parting of Friends - poem...by Barnie Mulligan from Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul (Koch)
Parting of Friends - Air...by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul from Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul (Koch)
The Lady of Shalott...by Loreena McKennitt from The Visit (Quinlan Road)
My Home Town...by Tony Cuffe and William Jackson from The Clear Stream (Greentrax)
Program 1271: Hands On (October 4, 2007)
Dulaman...by Altan from Island Angel (Green Linnet)
Heavy Horses...by Robin Laing from Gentle Giants (Greentrax)
Mowing the Machair....by Fine Friday from Mowing the Machair (Foot Stoompin)
Gone Are the Strong Ones...by Christine Kydd from Gentle Giants (Greentrax)
The Shoals of Herring/The Fish Gutters' Song...by Ewan MacColl from Folk on 2: Ewan MacColl (Cooking Vinyl)
The Two Conneeleys...by Christy Moore from A River of Sound (Virgin)
John Barleycorn...by Maddie Prior from Lionhearts (Park)
Speed the Plough/The Abbey Reel/The Primrose Lass...by Paul McGrattan from Claddagh/s Choice (Claddagh)
Bringing in the Sheaves...by Jim Boyes from All Through the Year - out of print (Green Linnet)
The Pound a Week Rise....by Dick Gaughan from Prentice Piece (Greentrax)
Molly Mallone...by Bohinta from The Great Celtic Airs (Keltia Musique)
The Last Trip Home...by Battlefield Band from Leaving Friday Harbour (Temple)
The Log Splitter Set...by Tannahill Weavers from Capernaum (Green Linnet)
View program playlists from Jan-Mar 2008
Program 1296: In Conversation at Perthshire Amber (March 27, 2008) Week 13
Patsy Seddon is one of Scotland's best-known harpers, celebrated for her innovative work with the Poozies and Sileas. Fiona joins Patsy for a chat recorded live at the Perthshire Amber Festival. Willie's Old Trousers...by the Poozies from Chantoozies (Hypertension) High Flying Seagull...by Dougie MacLean (with Patsy Seddon) from Craigie Dhu ( Dunkeld) Tweedside/Mary Scott, the Flower of Yarrow...by Alison Kinnaird from The Silver String ( Temple) The Kid on the Mountain...by Alison Kinnaird (with Patsy Seddon) from The Harp Key ( Temple) The Judges Dilemma/The Inverness Gathering...by Sileas from Delighted With Harps (Green Linnet) May Colvin...by Sileas from Play on Light ( Greentrax) Tha Mulad...by Sileas from Delighted With Harps (Green Linnet) [ID excerpt]) Miss Ann Cameron of Balvenie...by Sileas from Play on Light ( Greentrax) Planxty Crockery/Domhnall Dubh...by Sileas from Play on Light ( Greentrax) Hey How My Johnny Lad...by The Poozies from Dansoozies ( Hypertension) Willie's Old Trousers...by the Poozies from Chantoozies (Hypertension) Another Train...by the Poozies from Chantoozies (Hypertension) Paddy...by The Poozies from Changed Days, Same Roots ( Compass)
Program 1295: In Full Voice (March 20, 2008) Week 12
Voices of Celtic song are traditional, contemporary, harmonious, a capella, rousing, soothing. From the tradition-bearers to the singer-songwriters, enjoy the range of voices on The Thistle & Shamrock this week, with new releases from Kate Rusby, Michael Black, Sylvia Barnes, Luka Bloom and Karine Polwart. This full hour of strong voices says it all: traditional and contemporary song is thriving.
A Day Like Today…by Emily Smith from A Day Like Today ( Footstompin) Rain and Snow…by Pauline Scanlon from Hush ( Compass) Strathmore…by Dougie MacLean from Inside the Thunder ( Dunkeld) The End O't…by Sylvia Barnes from The Colour of Amber ( Greentrax) The Dusty Miller/The Silver Slipper/Willie's Fling No.2…by Tony McManus & Alan Genty from Singing Sands ( Greentrax) Firethief/Behind our Eyes…by Karine Polwart from This Earthly Spell ( Hegri) (Excerpt) Earl's Lane…by Michael Black from Michael Black ( Compass) The Willow Tree…by Michael Black from Michael Black ( Compass) Dh'eirich Mi Moch Madainn Cheitein …by Kathleen MacInnes from Og-Mhadainn Shamhraidh( Greentrax) Land of the Setting Sun…by Talitha Mackenzie from Indian Summer ( Sonas) High on a Hill…by Kate Rusby from Awkward Annie ( Pure) Pamela Rose Grant/The Ewie Wi’ the Crooked Horn/The Scolding Wives of Abertarff…by Tony McManus & Alan Genty from Singing Sands ( Greentrax) The Calton Weaver…by Eddi Reader from Peacetime ( Compass) I Am A River…by Luka Bloom from Tribe ( Big Sky)
Program 1294: Tucked Away in Ireland (March 13, 2008) Week 11
While contemporary Celtic musicians are often interested in forging a global fusion, some traditionalists are striving to preserve distinct regional voices. Hear excerpts from flute player Cathal McConnel’s collection of old County Fermanagh field recordings and more Irish gems from forty years of fiddle recordings captured in County Leitrim. We also find time to unearth hidden treasures from as far afield as Cornwall and Scotland.
Brucie and the Troopers... by Slainte Mhath from Imeachd:Odyssey ( Hebcelt) Milltown Lasses/Lady Gardener’s Troop/Kate From Ballinamore... by Brenda McCann, Pat McManus, & Annie MacKenzie from Hidden Fermanagh ( Fermanagh Music) Top of the Hill/Katie’s Lilt... by Francis Rasdale, Cathal McConnell & John, Pat & Fintan McManus from Hidden Fermanagh ( Fermanach Music) The Enchanted Lady/The Maids of Castlebar... by John Gordon & Charlie Lennon from Within a Mile of Kilty ( Cló lar- Chonnachta) Brid Bhán... by Anna & Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh from Trad Tráthnóna ( Tionscnamh Lugh) The Rocks of Bawn... by Ian Smith from Trad Tráthnóna ( Tionscnamh Lugh) Boil the Breakfast Early/New Mown Meadows...by Johnny Connolly from An Mileoidean ( Cló lar-Chonnachta) Lord Gregory... by Christine Kydd from Dark Pearls ( Culburnie) Miss Douglas’s Strathspey/Mrs MacLeod of MacLeod’s Strathspey/ Miss Mercer’s Reel/Miss Ann Mackay’s Favourite /Miss Barbara Hay’s Favourite... by Pete Clark from MacKintosh at Murthly( Inver) An Melwez... by Dalla from More Salt! ( Dalla Records) Three Knights/An Vug E’n Loor... by Dalla from More Salt! ( Dalla Records) Hillswick/Party Scene... by Chris Stout from Tracks North (Shetland Arts Trust)
Program 1293: New From Ireland (March 6, 2008) Week 10
"There are as many ways to play Irish music as there are people to play it. It is all about inhabiting the world of musical intangibles - the place that is governed by heart, soul, feeling and instinct." ~ Martin Hayes
If music is seasonal and spring is about renewal, now feels like a good time to check out what's new from Ireland and that includes contemporary and traditional voices and the latest from two fiddling greats. We also hear the full tracks of some Irish releases previewed on Thistlepod, including Eleanor McEvoy, Luka Bloom, and the solo debut from Michael Black. Finally, some of what's on offer this week is so brand new Fiona unwraps it as she goes: Frankie Gavin's Irish-American get together Jiggin' the Blues and the latest from long-time duo Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Welcome Here Again.
Star of Doolin…by Luka Bloom from Tribe… (Big Sky)
Tarry Flynn…by Michael Black from Michael Black (Compass)
Codladh Sámh…by Eoin Dillon from The Third Twin (Kila)
The Wounded Hero…by John Spillane & Louis de Paor from The Gaelic Hit Factory (EMI)
Little Look…by Eleanor McEvoy from Out There (Moscodisc)
The Old Bush Set…by Jarlath Henderson and Ross Ainslie from Sound Neighbours (Smithsonian Folkways)
Tribe…by Luka Bloom from Tribe… (Big Sky)
[ID excerpt] Early Morning…by Luka Bloom from Tribe… (Big Sky)
Jenny’s Welcome to Charlie…by Martin Hayes from Welcome Here Again (Green Linnet)
An Rógaire Dubh… by Lorcán MacMathúna from Rógaire Dubh (Foras na Gaeilge)
Frank Quinn’s Reels…by Frankie Gavin, Rick Epping & Tim Edey from Jiggin’ the Blues (G2)
Cry of the Mountain… by Tim Dennehy from Old Boots and Flying Sandals (Seeilig)
My Lagan Love…by Desi Wilkinson from Sound Neighbours (Smithsonian Folkways)
A Stór, A Stór, A Ghrá…by Geraldine Bradley from Sound Neighbours (Smithsonian Folkways)
Young Catherine/The Red Van…by Dáithí Sproule from The Crow in the Sun (New Folk)
Program 1292: The Witness (February 28, 2008) Week 9
Belle of Benbecula…by Funky String Band from And You May Find Yourself… ( Shoogle) Music for The Witness: Lament for Hector (excerpt)…by Anna-Wendy Stevenson (not yet available) www.annawendy.comStrip the Willow (excerpt)…by The Benachally Ceilidh Band from Happy Feet ( Smiddymade)Niel Gow’s Lament for the Death of his Second Wife…by Pete Clark from The Birnam Oak ( Inver) Gallowglass (excerpt)…by Anna-Wendy Stevenson from Anna-Wendy Stevenson ( Eclectic)Grand March (excerpt)…by The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band from Are Ye Askin? ( Greentrax) Reel of the 51 Division (excerpt)… by The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band from Are Ye Askin? ( Greentrax) Which Side Are You On?…by Dick Gaughan from True and Bold ( Celtic) The Tap Session: Jigs (excerpt)… from private recording of J. Jauncey (not available) Visit DunkeldID Excerpt: Candle in the Bushel…by Funky String Band from And You May Find Yourself… ( Shoogle) Music for The Witness: Lament for Hector (excerpt)…by Anna-Wendy Stevenson (not yet available) www.annawendy.comThe Tap Session: Jigs/Reels… from private recording of J. Jauncey (not available) Visit DunkeldGallowglass (excerpt)…by Anna-Wendy Stevenson from Anna-Wendy Stevenson ( Eclectic) Going to Ma Hometown…by Funky String Band from And You May Find Yourself… ( Shoogle) Music for The Witness…by Pete Clark (not yet available) Pete ClarkMusic for The Witness: Lament for Hector…by Anna-Wendy Stevenson (not yet available) www.annawendy.comStardust (excerpt)…by Funky String Band from And You May Find Yourself… ( Shoogle) Cairo Waltz…by Funky String Band from And You May Find Yourself… ( Shoogle) [ Readings from "The Witness" by James Jauncey (Picador)]
Program 1291: Easy Does It (February 21, 2008) Week 8
Ca Dé Sin Do’n Té Sin…by Clannad from Banba ( RCA) Bonnie Jean…by Karen Matheson from Time to Fall ( Vertical) Pamela Rose Grant/The Ewie Wi’ the Crooked Horn/The Scolding Wives of Abertarff…by Tony McManus/Alan Genty from Singing Sands ( Greentrax) ‘S fhada leam an Oidche Ghemhradih…by Dougie MacLean from Riof ( Dunkeld) Teehan’s…by Michael McGoldrick from Fused ( Compass) The Lowlands of Holland…by Donal Lunny from Coolfin ( Blue Note) Little Sadie …by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) An Honourable Peace/The Drip…by William Jackson from Duan Albanach ( Mill) Bí Liom…by Moya Brennan from Two Horizons ( Decca) What Makes You Dream…by Bohinta from Belladonna ( Celtic Collections) Swedish…by Karen Tweed & Timo Alakotila from May Monday ( Northside) Ubi Caritas…by Connie Dover from The Wishing Well ( Taylor Park) Darklight…by Davy Spillane from A Place Among the Stones ( Columbia)
Program 1290: Song Beat (February 14, 2008) Week 7
Celtic Society’s Quickstep/42nd Highlander’s Farewell…by John Cunningham from Fair Warning ( Green Linnet) Sunny…by The Poozies from Changed Days, Same Roots ( Compass) Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda…by Capercaillie from Sidewaulk ( Green Linnet) Balindore…by Capercaillie from Sidewaulk ( Green Linnet) Don’t Forget Your Shovel…by Christy Moore from The Time Has Come ( Green Linnet) Tunnel Tigers…by Sean Keane from Turn a Phrase ( Kells)Mouth Music/ Eddie Curran’s Favourite…by Dolores Keane & John Faulkner from Broken Hearted I’ll Wander ( Mulligan) The Lady’s Dance…by Daimh from The Pirates of Puirt ( Goat Island Music) Iomramh Eadar Il‘a‘s Uist…by Ossian from St. Kilda Wedding ( Iona) Charlie, Oh, Charlie…by Ossian from Borders ( Iona) Arran Boat Song…by Darol Anger with Alasdair Fraser from Diary of a Fiddler ( Compass) Pull Down Below…by Forebitters from Ships May Come…And Ships May Go ( Forebitters) The Waulking of the Fauld…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( Ferintosh) Puirt…by Catherine-Ann MacPhee from Suil Air Ais ( Greentrax) Long Distance Runner…by The Easy Club from Chance or Design ( R2 Records)
Program 1289: On the Road (February 7, 2008) Week 6
Ride On…by Christy Moore from Ride On (Green Linnet)
Never Tire of the Road…by Andy Irvine from Rude Awakening (Green Linnet)
The Rain Journey North…by The Easy Club from The Easy Club (Greentrax)
Ramblin’ Irishman…by Andy M. Stewart from Donegal Rain (Green Linnet)
To Pad the Road wi’ Me…by Ossian from Seal Song (Iona)
The Beggar Man…by Malinky from Last Leaves (Greentrax)
Bonny Glenshee… by Jim Malcolm from Home (Beltane)
ID Excerpt: Waltzes: The Innocent Railway/Daphne’s Trousers/A Bruxa…by The Easy Club from The Easy Club (Greentrax)
Seven Yellow Gypsies…by Dolores Keane from There Was a Maid (Claddagh)
The Shaskenn Reel…by Dolores Keane from There Was a Maid (Claddagh)
The Rovin Ploughboy…by Malinky from 3 Ravens (Greentrax)
Light on a Distant Shore: Arrival/New York Harbour/Art Work on the Land/In the New World…by Ossian from Light on a Distant Shore (Iona)
Home…by Dougie MacLean from Inside the Thunder (Dunkeld)
Rest and Be Thankful…by Battlefield Band from Out for the Night (Temple)
Ryan’s Rambles…by Al Petteway from Land of the Sky (Maggie’s Music)
Program 1288: Muir of Gormack (January 31, 2008) Week 5
Circles of Stone…by Draiocht from The Druid and The Dreamer ( Dog Music) Branohm…by Maire Breatnach from Branohm ( Starc) Air bhith dhomhsa…by Martyn Bennett from Glen Lyon ( Foot Stompin) Lament for Nechtan…by Maire Breatnach from Branohm (Starc)Psalmsong…by Alison Kinnaird from The Silver String ( Temple) Briochan and Columba…by Shaun Davey from The Pilgrim ( Tara) A’Ghrian…by Shaun Davey from The Pilgrim ( Tara)ID Excerpt: Maarein…by Maire Breatnach from Branohm ( Starc) Muir of Gormach…by Dougie MacLean from Muir of Gormack ( Dunkeld) Johnny at the Races/Bracker on the Forty…by Draiocht from The Druid and the Dreamer ( Dog Music)
Program 1287: Raise a Glass (January 24, 2008) Week 4
Willie Stewart/ Molly Rankin…..by Eddi Reader from Sings the Songs of Robert Burns ( Compass) Sae Will We Yet…by Tony Cuffe from Sae Will We Yet ( Greentrax) Tail Toddle…by Tony Cuffe from Sae Will We Yet ( Greentrax) The Keg of Brandy…by Karan Casey from Chasing the Sun ( Shanachie) The Warlock/The Arras Fisherman/The Rights of Man…by Bachue from A Certain Smile ( Culburnie) The Jug of Punch…by Altan from Island Angel ( Green Linnet) ID Excerpt: The Beaten Track…by Bachue from A Certain Smile ( Culburnie) Green Grows the Laurel…by Kris Drever from Black Water ( Compass)Tomorrow is a Long Time…by The Black Family from The Black Family ( Dara) When the Night is Young…by Jim Malcolm from Tam o’Shanter and Other Tales ( Beltane) Old Bush/Expect the Unexpected…by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) Somewhere Along the Road…by Cathie Ryan from Somewhere Along the Road ( Shanachie) The Last Pint…by Pierre Bensusan from Nice Feeling ( Zebra Acoustic)The Parting Glass…by The Voice Squad from Many’s the Foolish Youth ( Tara) Bill Harte’s/Blue Eyes/A Lovely Madness….by Beoga from A Lovely Madness ( Beoga Music)
Program 1286: At the Edge (January 17, 2008) Week 3
The Ploughman…by Solas from Waiting for An Echo ( Shanachie) The Reel…by Secret Garden from Earthsongs ( Decca) Maire Mhilis Bhrea…by Solas from Another Day ( Shanachie) Miss You…by Winifred Horan from Just One Wish ( Shanachie) Craigie Hills…by Scrûj MacDuhk from the Road to Canso ( Scruj Tunes) A Thousand Roads/The Road to Canso/Hare o’ the Dug…by Scrûj MacDuhk from The Road to Canso ( Scruj Tunes) ID Excerpt: The Napler Stride… by John Rae from Celtic Feet ( Caber) Westlin Winds…by Robin Bullock from The Enchanted Woods ( Dancing Wolf) The Grand Hotel/Mary Kelly’s Hatchet…by Kila from Luna Park ( Kila) Atlantic/ Kresal Eta Laino (Celtic Progression)…by Antoni O’Breskey from Mezulari (O’Music) Who Will Raise Their Voice?...by Capercaillie from Choice Language ( Vertical)Scraping the Barrel…by Shooglenifty from Live Radical Mestizo ( Compass) MacAlgo…by John Rae from Celtic Feet ( Caber)
Program 1285: William Jackson (January 10, 2008) Week 2
An Honorable Peace/The Drip….by William Jackson from Duan Àlbanach ( Mill Records) Threefold Flame…by William Jackson from Heart Music ( Iona) Dunnichen (excerpt)…by William Jackson from Duan Àlbanach ( Mill Records) Lia Fail: The Stone of Destiny (excerpt)…by William Jackson from Duan Àlbanach ( Mill Records) Iona Theme…by Ossian from Dove Across the Water ( Iona) ID Excerpt: The Tree...by William Jackson from Land of Light ( Mill Records) Port Lennox…by Ossian from The Carrying Stream ( Greentrax) Abbey Craig…by William Jackson from Inchcolm ( Linn) Eily Ghael Chiun…by Gráinne Hambley & William Jackson from Masters of the Celtic Harp (Mill Records) Molendinar…by William Jackson from Land of Light ( Mill Records) Lady Margaret…by William Jackson from Duan Albanach ( Mill Records)
Program 1284: Family Gathering (January 3, 2008) Week 1
The Swelkie/The Teran…by Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley from Mither O’ The Sea ( Greentrax) The Busker on the Bridge…by Nightnoise from A Different Shore ( Windham Hill) Spanish Lady…by Maighread & Triona Ní Dhomhnaill from Between The Two Lights (Idir an Dá Sholas) ( Green Linnet) The Butterfly…by The Bothy Band from After Hours ( Green Linnet) False Fly on the Road…by Donal Lunny from Coolfin ( Blue Note) Polkas…by Donal Lunny from Coolfin ( Blue Note) Coinnleach Glas an Fhómhair…by Manus Lunny from Tráthnóna Eile (Tuilleadh Eolais) Far Over the Forth…by Cilla Fisher from A Celebration of Scottish Music ( Temple) Mrs. Martha Knowles/The Pitnacree Ferryman…by Silly Wizard from Live Wizardry ( Green Linnet) Lindsay…by Archie Fisher from Will Ye Gang, Love ( Green Linnet) Will Ye Gang, Love…by The Black Family from The Black Family ( Dara) In A Lifetime…by Clannad with Bono from Themes ( Celtic Heartbeat) The Sound of Sleat…by Capercaillie from Choice Language ( Vertical) An Drochaid Chliutach…by Eilidh Shaw from Heepirumbo ( Greentrax)
View program playlists from Apr-Jun 2008
Program 1309: Alison Brown and Garry West (June 26, 2008) Week 26
Get the insider’s perspective on the music business from the co-founders of an independent record label and hear how banjo player Alison Brown has pushed her instrument into new musical territory to secure an international following from fans of jazz, bluegrass, and new acoustic music.
Crazy Ivan…by Alison Brown from The Company You Keep ( Compass) excerpt: The Wonderful Sea Voyage (of Holy St. Brendan)…by Alison Brown Quartet from Replay ( Compass)(I'm Naked and I'm) Going to Glasgow…by Alison Brown from Stolen Moments ( Compass) One Morning in May…by Alison Brown from Stolen Moments ( Compass) Over Nine Waves…by Alison Brown from The Company You Keep ( Compass) ID excerpt: Sweet Thing…from Fair Weather by Alison Brown from Fair Weather ( Compass) excerpt: Hummingbird…by Alison Brown from Fair Weather ( Compass) The Magnificent Seven…by Alison Brown from Stolen Moments ( Compass) Carrowkeel…by Alison Brown from Stolen Moments ( Compass) Musette for a Palindrome…by Alison Brown from Stolen Moments ( Compass) Trip to Ireland/Jutland…by Michael McGoldrick & John McSherry from At First Light ( Compass) Deep North…by Alison Brown from Look Left ( Vanguard) Program 1308: Celtic Roots From Down Under (June 19, 2008) Week 25
Australia and New Zealand have thriving musical communities with Celtic roots led by bands Colcannon and Rua, and instrumentalists including Peter Neumegan, Mark Sanders, Dougal Adams and Ormonde Waters. Aussies Luke Plumb and Steve Cooney have reverse-migrated to the northern hemisphere to settle in Scotland and Ireland and make fine music there.
Music From the Jungles of Caledonia...by Rua from Ao-Tea-Rua ( Greentrax) Freedom Calling...by Colcannon from Covering Our Tracks ( Greentrax) John Brosnan's...by Begley & Cooney from Meiteal ( Kells) Poor Man's Labour...by Jacky Tar from Defenestration ( Global Routes) Bring It Down...by Live Bait from Gone By Lunchtime ( Live Bait) Dusty Window Ledge/Bonnie's Blue Brozzie...by Crannog from Let's Not and Say We Did ( Crannog) Lament II...by Banshee Reel from An Orchestrated Litany of Lies (Loaded Records) ID Excerpt: Star of the County Down...by Banshee Reel from Culture Vulture (Loaded Records) Cailleach An Airgead/Whelan's Frolics/Pay the Reckoning...by Dougal Adams & Ormonde Waters from The Good Ear ( Adams Waters) Leaving Nancy...by Eric Bogle from At This Stage ( Greentrax) Pokarekare ana...by Billy Connolly from Musical Tour of New Zealand ( Pure) Lakota Lament...by Neumegen & Sanders from The Journey Begins (KEA Music LTD) Mice...by Jacky Tar from Defenestrating ( Global Routes) Carboni's Farewell...by Shooglenifty from Radical Mestizo ( Compass) Waves of Rush...by Jacky Tar from Defenestrating ( Global Routes) Program 1307: Together We Sing (June 12, 2008) Week 24
In difficult times, music has a special role to play, whether as a fundraising tool for local and international relief or in bringing people together to soothe wounded souls and ease broken hearts. Featuring “Hands Across the Water – A Benefit for the Children of the Tsunami,” and other caring collections, we come together in music of hope and healing.
The Music of Healing…by Tommy Sands from The Heart’s A Wonder ( Green Linnet)The Rocky Shore…Kimberley Fraser & Friends from Celtic & Traditional Lullabies From Our Cape Breton http://www.capebretonlullabies.com ) Hush, Hush…by Rita Rankin from Celtic & Traditional Lullabies From Our Cape Breton ( http://www.capebretonlullabies.com ) Storming the Ceilidh…by Blair Douglas from Angels From The Ashes ( Ridge) The Healing Game…by Van Morrison from Across The Bridge of Hope ( White Records) - in aid of the Omagh Fund Conway’s Farewell/Andy Renwick’s Ferret/Shortcoated Mary…by Battlefield Band from Heart of the Lion (Iona)- in support of the Highland Hospice Let’s Heal…by Altan with Vince Gill from Hands Across the Water ( Compass) - a benefit for the children of the tsunami. An Occasional Song…by Cerys Matthews from Hands Across the Water ( Compass) - a benefit for the children of the tsunami.
Turn, Turn, Turn…by Dick Gaughan from Redwood Cathedral ( Greentrax) Be Still My Soul…by Beth Nielsen Chapman from Hands Across the Water ( Compass) - a benefit for the children of the tsunami.
Peacemaker…by Mire Brennan from Whisper to the Wild Water ( Word) The Rights of Man…by Eileen Ivers from Wild Blue ( Green Linnet) Program 1306: Berry Pickers, Song Makers (June 5, 2008) Week 23
They camped across the land performing seasonal farm labor and repair work for the settled community. Along the way they picked up songs and stories and became a great source of traditional balladry and storytelling. We hear the music of the Travelling Folk of Scotland and Ireland this week.
Go Move Shift…by Christy Moore from The Time Has Come (Green Linnet) Strathmartine Mains (Love and Freedom)…by Malinky from Last Leaves ( Greentrax) The Tinkler's Weddin…by Jim Reid from Yont the Tay ( Greentrax) Tribute to Johnny Doran…by Davy Spillane from Atlantic Bridge ( Tara) All Our Trades Are Gone…by June Tabor from Angel Tiger ( Green Linnet) The Blackbird…by Syke Ward from Irish Travellers The Beggarman…by Lizzie Higgins from The Blair Tapes ( Ericht Trust) Sliabh Na mBan…by Mick Moriarty from Irish Travellers The Berryfields of Blair…by Belle Stewart from Queen Among the Heather ( Greentrax) Sligo Maid/Down the Broom…by The Furey Family from Irish Travellers [ID break excerpt] Eimhin's…by Paddy Keenan and Tommy O'Sullivan from The Long Grazing Acre ( Compass) Brother John/The Pavee Jig… by Paddy Keenan and Tommy O'Sullivan from The Long Grazing Acre ( Compass) Stranger to Himself … by Paddy Keenan and Tommy O'Sullivan from The Long Grazing Acre ( Compass) Antara/The Twirly Haired Girl/The Mountain Road…by Paddy Keenan and Tommy O'Sullivan from The Long Grazing Acre ( Compass) To Pad the Road wi' Me…by Ossian from Seal Song (Iona) The Traveller's Trade/The Music of Spey…by Pete Clark featuring Ian MacGregor from The Birnam Oak ( Inver) Spirit of the Land…by Songhunter featuring Heather MacLeod from Spirit of the Land ( Greentrax) Eimhin's/Cahir's Kitchen…by Paddy Keenan and Tommy O'Sullivan from The Long Grazing Acre ( Compass)
Program 1305: New Anthems (May 29, 2008) Week 22 The process is mysterious, has nothing to do with critical acclaim, and can take years to build momentum, but some songs eventually capture the hearts of people from all walks of life who claim them as their own. Hear the Celtic anthems that inspire mass choruses in pubs and sporting venues, and the ones that may do so in years to come. Ireland… by Maura O'Connell from A Real Life Story ( Warner) Scotland the Brave…by Jamie McMenemy from Les Grands Airs Celtiques ( Keltia Musique) Danny Boy… by Davy Spillane featuring Sinead O'Connor from The Sea of Dreams ( Covert) Shifting Sands… by Davy Spillane from Pipedreams ( Tara) Land of Light… by William Jackson featuring Mairi MacInnes from Land of Light ( Mill) Song for Ireland… by Mary Black from The Collection ( Telstar) ID excerpt: Sean O Duibhir An Ghleanna… by Alec Finn from Crossing Borders (Cross Border Media) Wild Rover… by The Dubliners from Celtic - the essential album ( Manteca/Union Square) Caledonia... by Dougie MacLean from Live from the Ends of the Earth ( Dunkeld) I'm Going To Be (500 Miles… by The Proclaimers from Celtic - the essential album ( Manteca/Union Square) Follow the Heron… by Malinky featuring Karine Polwart from 3 Ravens ( Greentrax) Lochanside… by Jim Malcolm from Resonance ( Beltane) The Village Green Preservation Society… by Kate Rusby from Awkward Annie ( Pure) Johnny at the Races/Bracker on the Forty… by Draiocht from Crossing Borders (Cross Border Media)
Program 1304: Passing the Torch (May 22, 2008) Week 21 Glimpse the future of Celtic music in recordings from some fine artists paired with a few of the masters who have inspired them, such as North Carolina native Andrew Magill and the great Chicago fiddler Liz Carroll. She described Andrew’s first album as “an awesome debut.” Laebrack…by Catriona MacKay & Chris Stout from Laebrack ( Greentrax) The Quarff Lasses…by Filska from A Thousand Miles Away ( Foot Stompin’) Sun, Moon and Stars…by Filska from A Thousand Miles Away ( Foot Stompin’) Four Filskettes…by Jenna Reid from With Silver & All ( Foot Stompin’) Calgary Set…by Anna-Wendy Stevenson from Anna-Wendy Stevenson ( Eclectic) Not Look Down…by Dougie MacLean from Inside The Thunder ( Dunkeld) Sailing To Chicago…by Andrew Magill from Drive & Lift ( www.magills.net) A Long Night on the Misty Moor…by Liz Carroll & John Doyle from In Play ( Compass)The Gallant Poacher…by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) The Gem So Small/The Piper’s Piper/Eric Bigstone’s Leaky Boat…by Dougie Pincock from Something Blew ( Greentrax) Leis A’ Lurgainn…by Sgoil Chiil Na Gidhealtachd from May The 4th Be With You ( Sgoil Chiil Na Gidhealtachd) Mo Chuachag Laghach/The Glen Where the Deer Is/Feadan Glan A Phiobair…by Laura Risk from 2000 Miles ( www.laurarisk.com) The Scandanavian…by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas from Fire & Grace ( Culburnie)
Program 1303: Words and Music (May 15, 2008) Week 20 Uncover musical connections with Stevenson, Yeats, Scott and other literary figures, in the company of Bonnie Rideout, Loreena McKennitt, Battlefield Band and Jean Redpath. The Loose Noose/Deacon Brodie…by Robin Laing from Walking in Time ( Greentrax) I Will Make You Brooches…by Jean Redpath from A Fine Song For Singing ( Philo Rounder) Shining Clear…by Battlefield Band from There’s a Buzz ( Temple) From A Railway Carriage…by Bonnie Rideout from Gi’me Elbow Room ( Maggie’s Music) Shadow Dance…by Johnny Cunningham from Peter & Wendy ( Alula) The Lotus Eaters…by Robin Laing from Ebb and Flow ( Whistleberry Music) Neverbird…by Johnny Cunningham from Peter & Wendy ( Alula) Calypso’s Island…by Robin Laing from Walking in Time ( Greentrax) ID excerpt: Night Ride Across the Caucasus..by Loreena McKennitt from Book of Secrets ( Warner) Tam o’ Shanter (part 1)…by Jim Malcolm from Rohallion ( Greentrax) The Landing…by Johnny Cunningham from Peter & Wendy ( Alula) Tam o’ Shanter (part 2)…by Jim Malcolm from Resonance ( Beltane) Skellig…by Loreena McKennitt from Book of Secrets ( Warner Bros) Lullaby…by Loreena McKennitt from Elemental (Quinlan Road)( Quinlan Road) La Serenissima…by Loreena McKennitt from Book of Secrets ( Warner Bros)
Program 1302: Welsh Roots (May 8, 2008) Week 19 Check out some of the emerging roots music from Wales with established and emerging artists, including master of the Welsh triple harp Robin Huw Bowen, vocal duo Ember, Rag Foundation and Welsh folk fusion group Ffynnon. Swansea Barracks…by Rag Foundation from Minka ( Fflach) Tros yr Aber – Over the Estuary…by Crasdant from Dwndwr – The Great Noise ( Sain) Elen a’r Eos…by Ffynnon from Adar Gwylltion ( Taith) En filant ma Quenouille…by Ffynnon from Adar Gwylltion ( Sain) Malldraeth…by Llio Rhydderch & Elin Wyn Jones from Enlli ( Fflach) A Ei Di’r ‘Deryn…by Ember from Open all the Doors ( Salt & Slate Records) Moelyci…by Steve Eaves from Moelyci ( Sain) ID excerpt: Bryn…by Toreth from Toreth ( Fflach) Bwthyn…by Toreth from Toreth ( Fflach) Can y Fari…by Julie Murphy & Dyland Fowler from Ffawd ( Fflach)Alabaina Wood…by Robin Huw Bowen from Y Fford I Aberystwyth – The Road to Aberystwyth ( Sain) Four Loom Weaver…by Rag Foundation from Minka ( Fflach) Storm…by Ember from Open All the Doors ( Salt & Slate Records) Magi Tudur…by Tudur Huws Jones from Dalidrio ( Sain) Llwybr y Pererinion…by Llio Rhydderch from Enlli ( Fflach)
Program 1301: Raise Your Voice (May 1, 2008) Week 18 Solo singing is revered in traditional circles, but layers of harmony and massed voices create stunning arrangements of traditional and folk song. Add your voice to the choruses with choirs from Scotland and Brittany and some of your favorite bands in fuller voice. The Broom of the Cowdenknowes…by The Black Family from The Black Family ( Dara) Lassie, Lie Near Me…by Corrina Hewat and Friends from Scottish Women ( Greentrax) Sail Away…by Malcolm Dalglish & The Ooolites from Pleasure ( Ooolitic Music) Mari Lwyd…by Carreg Lafar from Hyn ( Sain) Novel…by Ensemble Choral du Bout du Mond from Celtic Christmas Music From Brittany ( Green Linnet) Dùlamán…by Anuna from Omnis ( Celtic Heartbeat) Blow Northern Wind…by Mediaeval Baebes from The Rose ( Nettwork) Land of Light …by Tannahill Weavers from Land of Light ( Green Linnet) ID excerpt: Reel a Bouche...by Malcolm Dalglish & The Ooolites from Pleasure ( Ooolitic Music) Against the Wind…by Máire Brennan from Máire ( Atlantic)Travellers’ Prayer…by Mairead Ni Dhomnaill & The Voice Squad from Travellers’ Prayer-John Renbourn ( Shanachie) Canan Nan Gaidheal…by Gaelic Women from Ar Cánan ‘s Ar Ceòl ( Greentrax) Hush Hush…by Maddie Prior & The Girls from Bib & Tuck ( Park) Island Spinning Song…by National Youth Choir of Scotland from There’s Lilt in The Song ( www.nycos.co.uk) Another Train…by The Poozies from Chantoozies (Hypertension) Rí Na Cruinne…by Clannad from Anam ( Tara)
Program 1300: John Doyle (April 24, 2008) Week 17 Guitar master, singer, producer John Doyle is one of the most versatile artists in Irish music. Find out about his signature rhythmic guitar style, how he develops his irresistible arrangements and his life as a transplanted Dubliner in the mountains of North Carolina. The Gallant Poacher...by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) The Hungry Rock...by John Doyle from Evening Comes Early ( Shanachie) Little Sadie...by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) Pretty Saro...by John Doyle from Evening Comes Early ( Shanachie) Jack Dolan...by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass)The Flower of the County Down/ He Thinks of His Past Greatness When Part of the Constellations of Heaven...by Sean Doyle from The Light and the Half-Light ( Compass) The Glad Eye/The Journeyman/The Wayward Son...by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) [ID excerpt] Les Poules Houpees...by Solas from Reunion ( Compass) Tie the Bonnet...by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) First of the Snow...by Tim O'Brien and John Doyle with Dirk Powell and Casey Driessen ~ MP3 download ( www.timobrien.net/download.cfm) Newry Highwayman...by Solas from Reunion ( Compass) Hunter's Moon/Getting There/The Morris Minor...by Liz Carroll & John Doyle from In Play ( Compass) Lost in the Loop...by Liz Carroll with John Doyle from Lost in the Loop ( Green Linnet) Nil Na La/ The Flowing Bowl...by Solas from Reunion ( Compass)
Program 1299: More Thistlepod Follow-up (April 17, 2008 ) Week 16 Hear more of the full tracks of some of the recent previews and debuts from our popular podcast. Planets...by Kate Rusby from Awkward Annie ( Pure) Amulree/Dunkeld Hermitage/Inver Lasses/The Bridge of Inver...by Pete Clark & Jim Leighton from MP3 downloads ( www.musicinscotland.com/PeteClark) Yr Adar Gwylltion/ Jigiau Naid: Cwrw Da/Facsen Felen/Bwced...by Ffynnon from Adar Gwylltion ( Taith) Olavur Riddararos...by Valravn from Folk Roots from Denmark 2008 (Danish Folk Council) www.folkemusik.dkMaire Rua/Hardiman the Fiddler...by Frankie Gavin, Rick Epping, Tim Edey from Jiggin' the Blues ( G2) Pull the Anchor...by The McDades from Bloom ( Free Radio) [ID excerpt] Monahan Twig...by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) Cogau Meirion...by Robin Huw Bowen from Y Fford I Aberystwyth ( Sain) Star of Doolin...by Luka Bloom from Tribe ( Big Sky) Cucanandy...by Dominique Dodge from Dominique Dodge ( www.dominiquedodge.net) Carn Gorm to Blue Ridge...by Ian Hardie from Westringing ( www.ian-hardie.co.uk) Sept Marins/Iain'sJig...by Ffynnon from Adar Gwylltion ( Taith) Moelyci...by Steve Eaves from Moelyci ( Sain) The Old Man...by Kate Rusby from Awkward Annie ( Pure)
Program 1298: Thistlepod Follow-up (April 10, 2008 ) Week 15 Hear the full tracks of some of the recent previews and debuts from our popular podcast. The Savage Wee Beastie/TheLimerick Lasses/TheBird in the Bush...by Robin Bullock from Rosewood Castle ( Dancing Wolf) Far From Home...by Ember from Open All The Doors ( Salt & Slate) Kris's: Alyth's/Muckle Moose on the Muin...by Lau from Lightweights & Gentleman ( Compass) Outlaws & Dreamers...by Dick Gaughan from Gaughan Live! at theTrades Club ( Greentrax) Irish Waltz...by Charlie McCoy from A Celtic Bridge ( Vox Terrae) Oro Mo Bhaidin...by Cathie Ryan from Celtic Woman 3 Ireland ( Hearts O' Space) [ID excerpt] P. Joe's Reel...by Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill from Welcome Here Again ( Green Linnet) Le Chant Des Livrees/John MacDonald's...by William Jackson from The New Harp ( Mill) Ged is Grianacha Latha...by Sgoil Chiuil na Gaidhealtachd from Enjoy the Ride ( SCG) Alan & Catherine's Wedding...by the Kathryn Tickell Band from Instrumental ( Park) John Naughton's Green Mountain/Welcome Here Again...by Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill from Welcome Here Again ( Green Linnet)Adenydd Icarws...by Meic Stevens from Icarws ( Sain) La Rotta/Waltz from Orsa...by Elizabeth Nicholson & Stringed Migration from Fly Not Yet ( Waterbug)
Program 1297: Songs of Robert Burns (April 3, 2008 ) Week 14
Hear a variety of artists in the intoxicating embrace of the Scottish bard’s songs, including Rod Paterson, Dougie MacLean and Eddi Reader. Willie Stewart/Molly Rankin...by Eddi Reader from Eddi Reader Sings the Songs of Robert Burns ( Compass) My Nannie O...by Rod Paterson from Up-To-Date ( Greentrax) Gudeen to You Kimmer...by Rod Paterson & Christine Kidd from Robert Burns: The Complete Songs Volume 1 ( Linn) Logan Water...by Janet Russell & Christine Kidd from Dancin’ Chantin’ ( Greentrax) Gin I Were a Barron’s Heir...by Fine Friday from Mowing the Machair ( Foot Stompin’) Ye Banks and Braes o’ Bonnie Doon...by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( Ferintosh.com) Ye Jacobites...by Eddi Reader from Eddi Reader Sings the Songs of Robert Burns ( Compass) Nae Gentle Dames Tho Ne’er Sae Fair...by Jim Malcolm from Resonance ( Beltane) Hey How My Johnny Lad...by The Poozies from Dansoozies ( Hypertension Music) Green Grow the Rashes...by Dougie MacLean from Dougie MacLean Live From the Ends of the Earth ( Dunkeld) The South Bridge of Edinburgh/The Bridge of Perth/The New Bridge of Ballater/The New Bridge of Rutherglen...by The Musicians of Edinburgh from The Art of Robert Burns ( Scotstown Music) Ae Fond Kiss...by Eddi Reader from Eddi Reader Sings the Songs of Robert Burns ( Compass) Tarbolton...by Jack Evans from Once Upon a Time in the North ( Greentrax)
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Program 1322: The Silver Collection (September 25, 2008) Week 39
Oró…by Máire Brennan from Máire (Atlantic)
Sevens/Michael Kennedy’s/The Cup of Tea…by Liz Carroll from Lost in the Loop (Green Linnet)
Stór, A Stór, A Ghrá…by Altan from Blackwater (Virgin)
The Savage Wee Beastie/the Limerick Lasses/The Bird in the Bush…by Robin Bullock with John Doyle from Rosewood Castle (Dancing Wolf)
Firethief…by Karine Polwart from This Earthly Spell (Hegri Music)
Steel and Stone (Black Water)…by Kris Drever from Black Water (Compass)
Planets…by Kate Rusby from Awkward Annie (Pure Records)
[ID excerpt] Between Earth and Sky…by Robin Bullock from Between Earth and Sky (Maggie’s Music)
Jig Gwengamp…by Alan Stivell from Live in Dublin (Dreyfus)
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face…by Christy Moore from Voyage (Platinum)
Crossing the Bridge…by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge (Sony Classical)
This Love Will Carry…by Dougie MacLean and friends ~ MP3 recorded exclusively for The Thistle & Shamrock (not available)
Black River…by Lúnasa from Sé (Compass)
Dance Pourlet…by Gordon Duncan from Thunderstruck (Greentrax)
Program 1321: Thistleradio Poll 3rd Place: Fiddle Styles (September 18, 2008) Week 38
Shetland Reels: Three Drunken Fiddlers/Muckla Skerry a’ Three/Robbie Tamson’s Smiddy…by Catriona Macdonald from Bold (Peerie Angel)
The Strayaway Child/The Sailor Boy…by Bothy Band from Out of the Wind Into the Sun (Mulligan)
The Battering Ram/The Kilfenora Jig…by Celtic Fiddle Festival from Rendezvouz (Green Linnet)
Jean Mauchline/Tune for Nuala…by Anna-Wendy Stevenson with Malcolm Stitt from Heat the Hoose 2 (Foot Stompin)
Bonnie Border Lass…by Archie Fisher from Windward Away (Greentrax)
My Love is in America…by Assembled Fiddlers from My Love is in America (Green Linnet)
[ID excerpt] Sillocks and Tatties…by William Hunter from Shetland Fiddle Music (Greentrax)
Lament for Andrew & Danny…by Pete Clark from Now & Then (Inver)
Fly We to Some Desert Isle…by Emily Smith from The Complete Songs of Robert Tannahill (Brechin All Records)
Suite D’Airs de Loudeac…by Christian LeMaître from Ballade à l’hôtesse (Escalibur)
Stony Point…by Fiddlin’ Johnny from Aural History (Meyer)
I Must Away Love…by Halali from Halali (Footprint)
Arthur Muise/Little Judique/Mary Cotter/Father Hanley’s Jig…by Jerry Holland with Hilda Chiasson from Scottish Fiddle Rally Concert Highlights 1985-1995 (Greentrax)
The Quarff Lassies/Beth’s Tune/The 2nd of May/Bobby Crowe of Balmullo/Da Sooth End…by Filska from Tracks North (Shetland Arts Trust)
Program 1320: Thistleradio Poll Runner-up: New Gaelic Voices (September 11, 2008) Week 37
Hòrò hu-ò mo Nigh'n Donn…by Bodega from Bodega (Greentrax)
Bha Mise Raoir air an Àirigh…by Kathleen MacInnes from Òg - Mhadainn Shamhraidh (Greentrax)
Dhachaigh/Home…by Paul Mounsey (narrative from Mairead MacLennan) from Dhachaigh Home the Murdo Macfarlane Songbook (An Lanntair)
Leag Iad Am Bom An Raoir…by Alyth McCormack with Lau from Dhachaigh Home the Murdo Macfarlane Songbook? (An Lanntair)
An Dún Aengus…by MacDara from The Love Token (MacDara)
Bata is Bóthar…by John Spillane & Louis de Paor from The Gaelic Hit Factory (EMI)
[ID Excerpt] Dolphin School...by Nuala Kennedy from The New Shoes (Compass)
A Bhean Úd Thíos …by Nuala Kennedy from The New Shoes (Compass)
The New Shoes…by Nuala Kennedy from The New Shoes (Compass)
Ged is Grianacha Latha…by Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd from Enjoy the Ride (Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd)
Tha Na H-uaìn aìr an Tulaich…by Bodega from Under the Counter (Greentrax)
Hùg air a' Bhonaid Mhòir…by Julie Fowlis from Cuilidh (Shoeshine)
Elav the Terrible…by The Finlay MacDonald Band from ReEcho(Greentrax)
Program 1319: Thistleradio Poll Winner: Appalachian Connection (September 4, 2008) Week 36
Benton’s Jig/Benton’s Dream...by Patrick Street from No. 2 (Green Linnet)
Pretty Polly...by David Holt from Grandfather’s Greatest Hits (High Windy Audio)
One, I Love...by Karan Casey from Songlines (Shanachie)
A Tribute to Peador O’Donnell...by Jerry Douglas from Restless on the Farm (Sugar Hill)
Chinquapin Hunting...by Open House from Second Story (Green Linnet)
Snow Dove...by Duck Baker & Molly Andrews from American Traditional (Day Job)
Drowned Lovers...by Kate Rusby from Hourglass (Pure)
ID excerpt: Speed the Plow Medley …by Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, and Mark O’Connor from Appalachia Waltz (Sony)
Gypsy Laddie...by Jack Beck (live recording - not available)
Black Jack Davie...by Sara Grey (live recording - not available)
Cumberland Gap...by Peggy Seeger (private collection - unavailable)
Hey Ho, Nobody Home/Ah Poor Bird/Rose Rose...by Atwater & Donnelly from Where the Wild Birds Do Whistle (Atwater/Donnelly)
The Dawn, McGovern’s Piper on Horseback, Bay of Fundy, Stoney Point...by Helicon from Horizons (Dorian)
Program 1318: Heart and Soul (Part 2) (August 28, 2008) Week 35
Join Fiona Ritchie as she seeks to uncover the appeal of so-called “Celtic” music, and to discover its essential spirit across varied landscapes and languages.
Jackie Coleman’s / Pigtown…by Matt Molloy, Arty McGlynn and Friends from Music at Matt Molloy’s ( Real World) Three Scones of Boxty/Master Crowley’s/Freeze Breeches…by Simon Thoumire and Ian Carr from The Shetland Sessions (Vol 1) ( Lismor) The Newry Highwayman…by Craobh Rua…from The Shetland Sessions (Vol 2) (Lismor) Sandyburn Reel…by Rock, Salt, & Nails from The Shetland Sessions (Vol 2) (Lismor) Broken Hearted, I Wander…by Edinburgh Children from Singing in the Streets ( Rounder) The Rainy Day/First You Must Learn the Grip…by Seamus Ennis from Green Linnet Records 20th Anniversary Collection ( Green Linnet) Charlie/The Cotton Spinners/The 42nd…by Hamish Henderson from Singing in the Streets ( Rounder) Kaleb Watt of the Broch/Irish Reel/Greek Street…by Session A9 from What Road? ( Raj Records) ID excerpt: Rocking the Cradle…by Arty McGlynn from Music at Matt Molloy’s ( Real World) The Princess’ Polka/Unknown/Sean McGuire’s…by Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley from Heat The Hoose 2 ( Foot Stompin) I Courted a Wee Girl…by Mick Hanly from Best of the Irish Folk Festival: The Seventies (Wundertüte) San Roque…by Llan de Cubel from Festival Interceltique de Lorient ~ 25 Ans (Virgin) Broken Prayer…by Dan Ar Braz from Made in Breizh ( Tinder Records) Evit Ar Braz… by Dan Ar Braz from Made in Breizh ( Tinder Records) Caraçena…by RTE Concert Orchestra with Davy Spillane, Mairtin O’Comnor & Miiladoiro from The Seville Suite ( Tara Music) Program 1317: Heart and Soul (Part 1) (August 21, 2008) Week 34
Across the Celtic traditions, contemporary innovations, New World variations and cross-cultural collaborations, the international appeal of Celtic music far exceeds its core audiences. Follow the music from pub to performing arts center as we distil the essence of what we have come to call “Celtic,” and get to the heart and soul of its universal appeal.
The Jug of Punch/John Stewart...by Tommy Peoples from Fiddle Sticks (Nimbus Records) Simply A/Gan Ainm…by Tommy Hayes from A Room in the North (Claddagh) Errigal…by Davy Spillane & Donal Lunny from Common Ground (EMI) The Innocent Railway/Daphne’s Trousers/A Bruxa…by The Easy Club from Esssential ( Eclectic) Tibbie Fowler…by Jock Tamson’s Bairns from The Lasses Fashion ( Greentrax) Heuliadenn Gouel Ha Daeroù …by Skolvan from Live in Italia ( Keltia Musique) ID Excerpt: Campbell’s Reel…by The Russell Family from The Russell Family of Doolin, County Clare ( Green Linnet) Sliabh Gallion Braes…by Dolores Keane & John Faulkner from Farewell to Eirinn (Wundertüte) Mo Mhadadh Beag…by Manus Lunny from Trad Tráthnóna ( Tionscnamh Lugh) Come Gie’s a Sang…by Dick Gaughan from Lucky For Some ( Greentrax) Advice to Young Singers…by Joe Heaney from The Road from Connemara ( Musical Traditions) Whiskey O Roudeldum -Row…by Joe Heaney from The Road From Connemara ( Musical Traditions) Boil the Breakfast Early…by Micho Russell from Ireland’s Whistling Ambassador ( Pennywhistler’s Press) Paddy’s Lamentation/Ships Are Sailing…by Mary Black from Long Journey Home ( Unisphere) The Hunter’s House…by The Greenfields of America from Live in Concert ( Green Linnet) Program 1316: The Strathspey King (August 14, 2008) Week 33
Fiddler and composer James Scott Skinner (1843-1927) wrote a huge number of tunes and many of these are now classics for today’s players. Learn more about this larger than life Victorian character – the self-styled “Strathspey King” – and hear his music played by Battlefield Band, Natalie MacMaster and by Skinner himself, recorded on cylinder in the early 20th century.
The Presbyterian Hornpipe/The Watchmaker’s Daughter/The Hurricane…by Battlefield Band from There’s a Buzz ( Temple) The Mathematician/Sleepy Maggie...by J.P. Cormier from Another Morning ( Iona) Edward of Morton…by Emily Smith from A Different Life ( Footstompin‘)The Spey in Spate/The Hurricane...by Dick Gaughan from Coppers & Brass ( Green Linnet) The Laird of Drumblair/The Baker Reel/Will Ye No ComeBack Again?…by J.S. Skinner from The Strathspey King ( Temple)Bovaglie’s Plaid/The Cradle Song….by Chris Norman from Man With the Wooden Flute ( Dorian) The Iron Man/The Smith’s a Gallant Fireman/The Forth Bridge Reel/Gillian’s Reel/The Auld Wheel…by Alasdair Fraser from Legacy of the Scottish Fiddle, Vol1 ( Culburnie) Miss Shepherd/Sweeney‘s Buttermilk…by Silly Wizard from Silly Wizard ( Green Linnet) Monymusik Lad...by Old Blind Dogs from The Gab o’ Mey ( Green Linnet) John McMillan of Barra/McKenzie Hay/Donald Stewart the Piper…by The Banchory Strathspey & Reel Society from Ceol Na Fidhle, A Collection of Award Winning Fiddle Music ( Scot Disc) Hector the Hero/The Girls of Martinfield...by Tony McManus from Tony McManus ( Green Linnet) Wild Geese…by Jean Redpath from A Fine Song for Singing ( Philo/Rounder) Hector the Hero…by Jenna Reid from With Silver & All ( Foot Stompin) Welcome to the Trossachs/Memories of Winston/Highlander’s Farewell/The Gravel Walk/Colonel Thorton/The Hurricane…by Natalie MacMaster from Live ( Greentrax) Program 1315: Celtic Spirit (August 7, 2008) Week 32
Hear songs of praise from the traditions of Celtic psalm singing and American gospel united and recorded live in Scotland’s biggest Cathedral, along with other Celtic music that moves the soul with William Jackson, Eileen Ivers and Maire Brennan.
Between Earth & Sky…by Robin Bullock from Between Earth & Sky ( Maggie’s Music) Laoidh Chaluim Chille…by Mae McKenna from Mirage and Reality (Kadence) Columcille…by William Jackson from Inchcolm ( Linn) Bethesda, Salm 23...by Back Free Church, Isle of Lewis from Salm & Soul ( Ridge Records) Trust in the Lord…by Mt. Zion Church, Killin, Alabama from Salm & Soul ( Ridge Records) Dear Irish Boy…by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge ( Sony Classical) ID excerpt: Bethesda/Bangor …by Fraser Fifield and Malcolm Jones from Salm & Soul ( Ridge Records) Ode to Bridgett…by Nóirín Ní Riaín from Celtic Soul ( Living Music) The Sleeping Lovers …by Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin from An Irish Lullaby – Suantrai ( Shanachie) I Láthair Dé…by Máire Brennan from Whisper to the Wild Water ( Word) Stornoway, Salm 133...by Back Free Church, Isle of Lewis from Salm & Soul ( Ridge Records) Satisfied With Jesus…by Mt. Zion Church, Killin, Alabama from Salm & Soul ( Ridge Records) Echo’s Calling…by Joe McKenna from The Irish Low Whistle (Shanachie)
Program 1314: Scandanavian Journey (July 31, 2008) Week 31
Nordic musical traditions are stretching and evolving in parallel to those from Celtic roots. Explore music from the far north and hear how it overlaps and complements music from Celtic roots with Blazin’ Fiddles, Swap, Vasen and Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley.
Swedish…by Blazin’ Fiddles from The Old Style ( Blazin’ Fiddles) Midsommarvisa/(Jag Vill Ha) Olas Nya Hus…by Swåp from Du Da ( Northside) Shetland Reels…by Catriona MacDonald from Bold ( Compass) Dún Do Shúil ….by Sussie Nielsen from Folks & Roots 2006 Denmark ( Folk Roots) Masterplan…by Afenginn from Folk Roots 2004 Denmark ( Folk Roots) Hopeat…by Värttinä from Iki ( Northside) ID excerpt: Orkney Isles Hornpipe…by Jennifer & Hazel Wriggley from Huldreland ( Greentrax) Spelmansfällan…by Väsen from Trio ( Northside) Mitä Minä (What Do I Sing)…by Hedningarna from Karelia ( Northside) Huldreland…by Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley from Huldreland ( Greentrax) Et Strejf Af Syden…by Finn Olafsson from Folk 2005 Music From Denmark ( MXP) Reagákeahtes (Song for the Unborn)…by Mari Boine from Gavcci Jahkejudgu (Eight Seasons) ( Northside) Knepphalling...by Annbjorg Lien from Aliens Alive ( Northside) Program 1313: Mackintosh at Murthly (July 24, 2008) Week 30
Hear fiddle and cello recorded in the music room of ancient Murthly Castle as Pete Clark introduces us to work of 18th century Scottish fiddler and composer Red Rob Mackintosh (1745-1807), with colorful stories and history of the time.
Maura Leahy’s Waltz…by Pete Clark from Fiddle Case ( Smiddymade) Lord Balgownie’s Minuet…by Pete Clark from Mackintosh at Murthly ( Inver) Miss Annie Robertson/Miss Campbell of Saddell’s Strathspey/Miss Field’s Strathspey…by Pete Clark from Mackintosh at Murthly ( Inver) Mr. Oswald of Auchincruive’s Strathspey/Mrs. Oswald of Auchincruive’s New Strathspey/Miss Esther Oswald of Auchincruive’s Strathspey/Mrs. Oswald of Auchincruive’s Favourite Reel…by Pete Clark from Mackintosh at Murthly ( Inver) Miss Farquarson of Invercauld’s Reel/Miss Mary MacDonald of Clanronald’s Reel/Lady Charlotte Gould’s Reel…by Pete Clark from Mackintosh at Murthly ( Inver) ID Excerpt: Miss J. Wedderburn’s Reel…by Pete Clark from MacKintosh at Murthly ( Inver) The Last Pint of Ale…by Pete Clark from Mackintosh at Murthly ( Inver) Miss Sally Hunter of Thurston/Lady Charlotte Murray’s Favourite/Hoddom Castle/The Haddington Assembly…by Pete Clark & The Niel Gow Ensemble from The Birnam Oak ( Inver) The Birnam Oak…by Pete Clark & The Niel Gow Ensemble from The Birnam Oak ( Inver) Program 1312: Musical Meltdown (July 17, 2008) Week 29
What happens when you combine Irish and Jewish music? Ceilizemer! This is the name of a fusion outfit from Northern California and it could also describe the 1980s groundbreaking collaboration between De Dannan and NY klezmer artist Andy Statzman. Hear these and other crossovers between Celtic and Latin, African, Balkan and Nordic music.
Afro-Jig…by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul from Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul ( Koch) El Mercado Testaccio…by Sharon Shannon from The Sharon Shannon Collection 1990 -2005 ( Compass) A Ha Me A Riddle I Day…by Laura Love from Helvetica Bold ( Octoroon Biography) Work Song…by Paul Mounsey from City of Walls ( Iona) Planxty Ginsberg…by Ceilizemer from Shalom Ireland ( www.shalomireland.com) A Blacksmith Courted Me/ Blacksmithereens…by Mozaik from Live From the Powerhouse ( Compass) Patsh Tants (Clapping Dance)…by The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band from Klezmer Music ( Elipses Arts) ID Excerpt: The Bridge.by Paul Mounsey from City of Walls ( Iona) Whirl-y-Reel 1...by Afro Celt Sound System from Sound Magic ( Real World)Tropical Trad…by Declan Masterson from Tropical Trad (Starc) Ajde Jano…by Talitha MacKenzie from Spiorad ( Shanachie) On a Beautiful Day…by Flook from Haven ( World Haven) Mid Summar Visa/(Jag Vill Ha) Ola’s Nya Hus…by Swap from Du Da ( Northside) The Klezmer Hornpipes…by De Dannan from ½ Set in Harlem (Green Linnet) Muno Pequeño/Small World…by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul from Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul ( Koch) Program 1311: Atlantic Bridge (July 10, 2008) Week 28
From dance tunes to Gaelic airs, the musical links between Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton come alive with Scotland’s Alasdair Fraser, Cape Breton’s Dougie MacDonald, Ireland’s Maeve Donnolly and more.
Atlantic Bridge….by Davy Spillane from Atlantic Bridge ( Tara Music) The Brown One: Strathlorne/Ciaran Kelly’s/The Golden Brown Chevette…by Dàimh from Moidart to Mabou ( Goat Island Music) Cape Breton Song…by Capercaillie from Delirium ( Survival) St. Joseph’s Hornpipe/Crossing the Minch…by Hamish Moore from Stepping on the Bridge ( Greentrax) Captain John’s/The Queen of May…by Geraldine Cotter fromThe Independence Suite ( Celtic Crossings) Hè Mo Leannan...by Navan from The Independence Suite ( Celtic Crossings) Lime Hill/Trip to Miriam’s/The Jinkin’ Mermaid/Mutt’s Favourite…by Liz Doherty from Last Orders ( Foot Stompin’) ID Excerpt: Traditional Cape Breton Jig…by Dougie MacDonald from The Independence Suite ( Celtic Crossings) Prince Albert’s Reel/Drowsy Maggie/Jenny Dang the Weaver/Lord Kinnaird…by Kilt from Four in the Crib (Kilt Music Group) Distant Son…by Dougie MacLean from Riof ( Dunkeld) Nova Scotia January/Waltz from Cape Breton…by Chris Norman from Portraits ( Dorian) Shrip’s Clog/Virtuoso Hornpipe...by Maeve Donnolly from The Independence Suite ( Celtic Crossings) Haidh O…by Maggie MacInnes from Peaceful Ground ( Marram) The Duke of Kent’s Lodge at Glentilt/Malts on the Optics/Farewell to Decorum…by Tracey Dares from Crooked Lake ( Ground Swell Recordings) The King’s Reel/Old Time Wedding Reels/The Cape Breton Symphony’s Welcome to the Shetland Isles/Father Francis Cameron/Sandy McIntyre’s Trip to Boston…by Alasdair Fraser and Jody Stecher from The Driven Bow ( Culburnie) Program 1310: Americana Celtic (July 3, 2008) Week 27
Hear artists including Tim O’Brien, Jane Rothfield and Mark O’Connor, who drift easily between American roots music and Celtic styles and collaborations.
Funk the Cajun Blues...by Gerry O'Connor from Time to Time ( Mulligan Music) The Rambling Irishman...by Scruj MacDuhk from The Road to Canso ( Scruj Tunes) Nonsuch/Dinky's Reel/The Meech Lake/Breakdown...by Scruj MacDuhk from The Road to Canso ( Scruj Tunes) Demon Lover...by Tim O'Brien from Two Journeys ( Howdy Skies) Holloway...by Jane Rothfield from In the Moment ( 5-String Productions) The Factory Girl...by Julee Glaub from Fields Faraway ( Julee Glaub) Evidence of Flora...by Piper's Crow from Piper's Crow ( Piper's Crow) ID Excerpt: Red Rocking Chair…by Julee Glaub and Mark Weems from Little Windows ( Little Windows) Amazing Grace...by Mark O'Connor from Midnight on the Water ( Sony Classical) Little Sadie...by John Doyle from Wayward Son ( Compass) The Kid on the Mountain...by Tim O'Brien from The Crossing ( Alula) The Flower of Magherally O...by Pauline Scanlon from Hush ( Compass) Melt the Teakettle...by Darol Anger from Diary of a Fiddler ( Compass) Mountain Air/Washington's March/Bonaparte's Retreat...by Tim O'Brien from Songs from the Mountain ( Howdie Skies)
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Program 1335: Midwinter Sun (December 25, 2008) Week 52
Hear music that ushers the sun through the shortest days of the year and upholds the ancient spirit of Yule.
Da Day Dawn…by Chris Stout from First o’ the Darkening ( Greentrax) Winter Solstice…by Atwater Donnelly from When Winter Calls ( Rabbit Island Music) The Time is Approaching…by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig ~ An Irish Christmas ( Musical Bridge) Who Knows Where the Time Goes…by Maggie Reilly from Rowan ( Red Berry Records) Through the Bitter Frost and Snow…by Susan McKeown and Lindsey Horner from A Winter’s Tale ( Celtic Heartbeat) Variations: Lo, How a Rose E’er Booming…by Turtle Island String Quartet from By the Fireside ( Windham Hill) The Coming of Winter…by Anúna and the Ulster Orchestra from Behind the Closed Eye ( Danú) [ID excerpt] Drive the Cold Winter Away…by Sue Richards from Merrily Greet the Time ( Maggie’s Music) Haul Brothers, Haul!…by Coyote Run from Tend the Fire ( Run Wild Records) Garçon Á Marier/Orgies Nocturnes/Dans Fisel…by Touchstone from A Thistle & Shamrock Christmas Ceilidh ( Green Linnet) The Snows…by Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill and Triona Ní Dhomhnaill from Celtic Christmas III (Windham Hill) The Slippery Slope/Wullie’s Wopper/Tam the Bam...by Pete Clark from Now & Then ( Inver) Winter Light...by Kenneth Steven from Sanctuary ~ Poems of Celtic Spirituality ( Saint Andrew Press) Return to the Stewartry/Slanttigart/Tame her When da Snaw Comes... by Catriona Macdonald from Bold ( Peerie Angel Productions) Carol of the Kings…by Alison Brown Quartet from A Winter’s Eve ( Compass)
Program 1334: Season’s Greetings from The Thistle & Shamrock (December 18, 2008) Week 51
Join us around the hearth for our annual holiday gathering of seasonal music and greetings.
Wassail! Wassail All Over the Town! O'r the Gloucester Wassail/ We Wish You a Merry Christmas/The Bottle of Punch...by Bonnie Rideout & Friends from A Scottish Christmas Celebration ( Tulloch Music) The Seven Rejoices of Mary...by Sharon Shannon with Sinead O'Connor from Libertango ( Compass) Henry Roe McDermott/The Holly and the Berry...by Cherish the Ladies from On Christmas Night ( Rounder) A Daisy in December...by Mick McAuley & Winifred Horan from Serenade ( Compass) Verbum Caro...by Mediaeval Baebes from Salva Nos ( Virgin) Da Day Dawn/Christmas Day in the Morning...by Tony McManus & Alain Genty from Singing Sands ( Greentrax) Kilmore Carol...by The Voice Squad from Many's the Foolish Youth ( Tara) ID Excerpt: Ty Crwn…by Ffynnon from Celtic Music from Wales ( Green Linnet) A Mhisg a Chuir an Nollaig Oirnn...by Johnny Cunningham & Susan McKeown from A Winter Talisman ( Sheila-na-Gig Music) All in the Morning...by June Tabor from Maddie Prior's Ballads & Candles ( Park) Carol of the Bells...by Jerry Reid Smith from One Wintry Night ( Silent Planet) Ode to Bridget... by Nóirín Ní Riain from Celtic Soul ( Earth Music Productions) Gabhaim Molta Bridge/Gabriel's Message...by Kim Robertson from Christmas Lullaby ( Gourd) Bright Star...by Moya Brennan from Two Horizons ( Decca) God Rest Ye Swinging Gentlemen...by Simon Mayor from Winter With Mandolins ( Acoustic)
Program 1333: Ferintosh (December 11, 2008) Week 50
We explore a distinctive blend of Celtic and Baroque music this week, largely sourced from 18th century collections of Scottish airs and dance tunes. It comes to us from studio guests Ferintosh (fiddler David Greenberg, cellist Abby Newton, and harper Kim Robertson) who chat about their musical inspirations and journeys.
Da Full Rigged Ship/Da New Rigged Ship…by Abby Newton from Crossing to Scotland ( Culburnie) Ferintosh/ Irvin Stiple/John Howat’s Reel…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com) The Forest of Ga-ick/The Forest where the Deer Resort/ The Kilchattan Wedding…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com) Logan Water Song/The Blackbird/Lark in the Morning/Bog an Lochan/The Corbey and the Pyett/Green Grow the Rashes…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com) ID Excerpt: Tullochgorum…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com) Tullochgorum…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com) Kinrara/Forneth House…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com) A Mhairi Bhan Og/Rowing from Isla to Uist/A’Bhliadhna Gus an Aimfir Fo…by Abby Newton from Castles, Kirks and Caves ( Redwing Music) The Languor of Love…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com) Ye Banks and Braes o’ Bonnie Doon…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com) Bernard’s Well/ Neil Roy…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com)
Program 1332: Roots Run Deep (December 4, 2008) Week 49
Musical Communities coast-to-coast in the U.S. and Canada show their roots with great traditional fiddling, expressive singing, and ear-catching blends of American and Celtic music.
Fremont Center/The Vornado/Minutemen…by Liz Carroll & John Doyle from In Play ( Compass Records) Thady Casey’s & The Reel of Rio…by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Blue Skies Above ( EatsRecords) The Knight and the Shepherd’s Daughter…by Halali from Halali ( Footprint Records) Conset Y Peipar Coch…by Steve Baughman & Robin Bullock from Celtic Guitar Summit ( Solid Air Records) Monymusk/Stormont Lads/Sally Garden/Colonel McBain/Culfadda Reel…by Natalie MacMaster from Yours Truly ( Rounder Records) I Will Set My Ship in Order…by Julee Glaub from Blue Waltz ( Julee Glaub) Hunt the Cat/The Hatter from Nenagh…by Colcannon from Trad. ( Oxford Road Records) ID Excerpt: Skidoo...by Cluan from The High Road ( Cluan) Green Grows the Laurel…by Cluan from The High Road ( Cluan) Callipygian/Hoban’s On 63rd/O’Keefe’s Mother’s…by Bohola from 4 ( Shanachie Records) Betsy Belle and Mary Gray…by Cherish the Ladies from Women of the House ( Rounder Records) Little Ditty…by Leahy from In All Things ( Narada World) High Places…by Leahy from In All Things ( Narada World) Foxhunter Waltz…by Tom Landa and The Paperboys from Postcards ( Red House Records) Smithereens/The Devil in the Kitchen/King George the IV/The King’s Reel/Gettin’ Reel/The High Road to Linton… by Jeremy Kittel from Roaming ( Jeremy Kittel)
Program 1331: A Visit with Jean Ritchie (November 27, 2008) Week 48
Travel with us to the North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and Warren Wilson College, home to the Swannanoa Gathering series of folk arts workshops. A legendary figure in American music joined the Gathering during its “Traditional Song Week” launch: Jean Ritchie, born and raised in Viper, Kentucky in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Jean was an important figure on the New York folk scene in the 1950s and is credited with reviving interest in the mountain dulcimer, once a regional folk instrument only. In her long career, she has recorded more than 30 albums, published 10 books and won numerous awards, including the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts: the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship. Join our intimate audience at the Swannanoa Gathering and meet songwriter and collector, dulcimer player and singer, Jean Ritchie.
The L&N Don’t Stop Here Anymore…by Jean Ritchie from High Hills and Mountains ( Greenhays) Black Waters…by Jean Ritchie from None But One ( Greenhays) Old George’s Square…by Jean Ritchie – performed live at Swannanoa Shady Grove…by Jean Ritchie – performed live at Swannanoa [ID excerpt] Over the River to Feed My Sheep…by Jean Ritchie from The Most Dulcimer ( Greenhays) Amaziing Grace…by Jean Ritchie – performed live with audience at Swannanoa Where Are You Going?…by Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson from At Folk City ( Smithsonian Folkways) Little Bird…by Jean Ritchie – performed live at Swannanoa None But One…by Jean Ritchie from None But One ( Greenhays)
Program 1330: St Andrew’s Ceilidh (November 20, 2008) Week 47
Celebrated throughout the world by anyone with Scottish connections, St. Andrew’s Day is a time for ceilidhs and music-fuelled fun. We hear dance music from traditional bands and innovators, songs that make you want to dance, and Connie Irvine walks you through the steps of a Scottish Country Dance anyone can do!
When the Night is Young…by Jim Malcolm from Tam o’ Shanter and Other Tales ( Beltane) The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Welcome to the Shetland Isles…by The Iron Horse from The Iron Horse ( Klub) Puirt-a-beul Set…by Julie Fowlis from Cuilidh ( Shoeshine) The Gathering, The Welcome, The Dance…by Highland Connection from Gaining Ground ( Greentrax) Time to Dance…by The Finlay MacDonald Band from ReEcho ( Greentrax) [ID excerpt] Hoof and Mouth…by Open House from Hoof and Mouth ( Green Linnet) Abby’s Jig/The Jilting…by Burach from Unstoppable ( Brechin All Records) The Step-Dancing Song…by the Cast from The Winnowing ( Culburnie) Fiddle Burns: Duncan Gray/Whistle and I’ll Come Tae Ye, My Lad/My Love She’s But a Lassie Yet…by Filska from Shetland Dialect ( Veesik) Sanderson Reel…by Jimmy Mitchell from private recording (not available) The Ferry/The Cornerhouse/ Balcomie House/The Dandy Dancer… by Simon Howie Scottish Dance Band from The Dark Island ( Shelburn Associates) A Final Blast…by The Occasionals from Live from The Music Hall Aberdeen ( Greentrax) Eilidh’s Reel/Morning Dew…by All Jigged Out from Wish Hill ( Hobgoblin)
Program 1329: Heart of the Session (November 13, 2008) Week 46
From Matt Molloy’s pub in County Mayo, Ireland to Edinburgh’s famous folk bar “Sandy Bell’s,” we celebrate the sound of communal music making.
James and Lara's Wedding/The Lassies of Stewarton/Sully's No. 6...by Claire McLaughlin, Marianne Campbell, John Morran from The Flowers of Edinburgh ( Tartan Tapes) Lament: The Parting of Friends ...by Matt Molloy, Arty McGlynn and friends from Music at Matt Molloy's ( Real World) Jackie Coleman's/Pigtown ...by Matt Molloy, Arty McGlynn and friends from Music at Matt Molloy's ( Real World) Cape Breton Jig's/McGurk's...by Matt Molloy, Arty McGlynn and friends from Music at Matt Molloy's ( Real World) After Hours...by Battlefield Band from Home Ground ( Temple) An Comhra Donn/The Galway/The Strand by Bell's Big Ceilidh Band and Chorus from Sandy Bell's Ceilidh ( Greentrax) Doon in the Wee Room...by Bell's Big Ceilidh Band and Chorus from Sandy Bell's Ceilidh ( Greentrax) ID excerpt: Rocking the Crale…by Arty McGlynn from Music at Matt Molloy’s ( Real World) Miss Thornton's/My Love is in America ...by Patrick Ourceau, Eamon O'Leary, Susan McKeown, Steve Johnson and friends from Live at Mona's ( http://www.liveatmonas.com) Maidin Fhomhair...by Patrick Ourceau, Eamon O'Leary, Susan McKeown, Steve Johnson and friends from Live at Mona's ( http://www.liveatmonas.com ) I Was a Young Man...by Steve Johnson and friends from Live at Mona's ( http://www.liveatmonas.com) Jig Jazz ...by Brendan Power, Andy Cutting, Karen Tweed, John Robert Deyell, Alasdair Fraser, Kathryn Tckell from The Gathering ( Real World) Lay Dee at Dee/Spence's Reel/Faery Reel ...by Brendan Power, Andy Cutting, Karen Tweed, John Robert Deyell, Alasdair Fraser, Kathryn Tickell from The Gathering ( Real World) Green Brechan's of Branton/Peacock's March/I Saw My Love Come Passing By Me...by KathrynTickell from The Gathering ( Real World) The Black Haired Lass...by Patrick Ourceau, Eamon O'Leary, Susan McKeown, Steve Johnson and friends from Live at Mona's ( http://www.liveatmonas.com)
Program 1328: Thistlepod Introduces… (November 6, 2008) Week 45
Join us and browse music excerpted in our new releases podcasts to hear full tracks introducing emerging artists’ brilliant debuts. (Some old favourites too!)
The Nightingale…by Mark Dunlop from Islands on the Moon ( Greentrax) Eoin Bear’s Reel/Tune for Sharon/The Rossa Reel…by Solas from For Love and Laughter ( Compass) Erin’s Lovely Home…by Karan Casey from Ships in the Forest ( Compass) May Colvin…by Emily Smith from Too Long Away ( Spit & Polish/Shoeshine) Nuair Bhios Mi Leam Fhin…by Duncan Chisolm from Farrar ( Copperfish) Shepherd on the Hill…by Archie Fisher from Windward Away ( Greentrax) [ID excerpt] The 303…by Duncan Chisolm from Farrar ( Copperfish) Swansea Barracks…by Rag Foundation from Minka ( Fflach) Final Reel…by Scythian from Immigrant Road Show ( www.scythianmusic.com) Mad Tom of Bedlam…by Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller from In a Bleeze ( Greentrax) Such a Night of Stars… by Eamon Friel from Word of Spring ( Thran) Stewarts…by Lau from Lau Live ( Reveal/Compass) Missing Tramp…by Bodega from Under the Counter ( Greentrax)
Program 1327: Samhain (October 30, 2008) Week 44
Myth, magic and mystery permeate the music of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Wales. We mark the time of the ancient Celtic New Year this week and are enchanted by music of the supernatural.
Swelkie/The Teran…by Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley from Mither o’ the Sea ( Greentrax) The Loch Ness Monster…by The Whistlebinkies from Albannach ( Greentrax) King Orfeo…by Malinky from The Unseen Hours ( Greentrax) Les Elfes…by Jean-Michel Veillon from Er Pasker ( Coop Breizh) The House Carpenter…by Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle from A Stroll Through the Park ( Park) King of the Fairies/The Blackbird…by Sarah McQuaid from When Two Lovers Meet ( www.sarahmcquaid.com) [ID excerpt] Kas a-Barh…by Gwenola Roparz from Telenn Vreizh ( Arfolk) The Deil’s Awa’ wi’ th’Exciseman…by Gill Bowman from Toasting the Lassies ( Greentrax) An Emotional Fish…by The Color of Memory from The Old Man & The Sea ( Iona) Broken Mirror part 2…by All Jigged Out from Wish Hill ( Hobgoblin) Eliz Iza… by David ‘Hopi’ Hopkins from Les Grands Airs Celitques ( Keltia Musique) Breuddwyd…by Ffynnon from Adar Gwylltion ( Taith) Samhain Set: All Hallow’s Eve/The Seeker…by Maggie Sansone from A Traveler’s Dream ( Maggie’s Music) November…by Sunhoney from Folktopia Vol.1 ( Vertical)
Program 1342: Fall Fest (October 23, 2008) Week 43
Hear music of crisp frosty mornings, fresh fall breezes, changing leaves and nature preparing itself for the coming of winter. Included is music from Dougie MacLean’s Perthshire Amber Festival.
Frosty Morning/Santa Anna’s Retreat/Santa Anna’s March…by Robin Bullock from The Enchanted Woods ( Dancing Wolf) Marigold/Harvest Home…by Maddie Prior from Year ( Park) The Rainy Day/The Man of the House…by Billy McComiskey from Outside the Box ( Compass) Cold, Haily, Rainy Night…by Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Chris Wood and The Young Coppers with Trans-Global Underground from The Imagined Village ( Real World) The Castle of Dromore…by Julee Glaub from Fields Faraway ( www.juleeglaub.com) The Broomfield Hill…by Malinky from Flower & Iron ( Greentrax) [ID excerpt] Grainne’s Grace…by Billy McComiskey from Outside the Box ( Compass) Among the Heather…by McGlynn, Newman, Casey, Ni Chathasaigh from Heartstring Sessions ( Old Bridge) Northern Lights…by Frigg from Economy Class ( Northside) Lull IV: Can’t Stop It Raining…by Rachel Unthank & The Winterset from The Bairns ( Real World) Fourth Movement: Rannoch, Butterstone Puddock, Castle Menzies, The Things We Love, Perthshire Amber…by Dougie MacLean from Perthshire Amber ( Dunkeld) Crow Creek…by The Critton Hollow String Band from Celtic Colours International Festival: The Road Home (SMP) Lament for Limerick/Thomond Bridge…by McGlynn, Newman, Casey, Ni Chathasaigh from Heartstring Sessions ( Old Bridge)
Program 1325: Continental Celtic (October 16, 2008) Week 42
Follow hypnotic dance rhythms to Brittany and Galicia, explore a panorama of songs in Breton, French and Spanish, and savor the essence of continental Celtic music.
Spike Island Lasses…Dan Ar Braz with Nollaig Casey from Made in Breizh ( Tinder) The Water is Wide…by Niamh Parsons from Blackbirds & Thrushes ( Green Linnet) The Cockerel in the Creel…by Capercaillie from Nadurra ( Survival) Fest Stivell: Gwriziad Difennet/Gouel Hollvedel/Feunteun Zen…by Kornog from Korong ( Green Linnet) Suzy McGuire…by Alan Stivell from Again ( Disques Dreyfus) Caraena…by Bill Whelan from The Seville Suite ( Tara) ID excerpt: Scottish Suite…by Dan Ar Braz with Bagad Kemper from Made in Breizh ( Tinder) Y Gwydd…by Ffynnon from Celtic Music from Wales ( Green Linnet) Blodau’r Flwyddyn…by Crasdant from Nos Sadwrn Bach ( Sain) Little Red Bird…by Emma Christian from Celtic Voices ( Narada) Evit Ar Bras…by Dan Ar Bras from Made in Breizh ( Tinder) The Raggle Taggle Gypsy…by Carlos Nunez with Mike Scott and Paddy Keenan from Os Amores Libres (RCA) Vals Breton/Muieira Picada…by Susana Seivane from Alma de Buxo ( Green Linnet) Farewell to Ireland/Foxhunter’s Reel…by Celtic Fiddle Festival from Encore ( Green Linnet)
Program 1324: Road of Tears (October 9, 2008) Week 41
From broadsheet ballads to music hall choruses, songs have served to document true-life immigrant experiences through time. Today Battlefield Band, Mick Moloney and Mary Black continue in that tradition.
Ely Parker/Miss Martin’s Wedding/The Primrose Lassies/Mr Galloway Goes to Washington…by Battlefield Band from The Road of Tears ( Temple) Pastures of Plenty…by Solas from Reunion - A Decade of Solas ( Compass) Paddy’s Lamentation/Ships are Sailing…by Mary Black from Long Journey Home ( BMG) Farewell and Remember Me…by Boys of the Lough from Farewell and Remember Me ( Shanachie Entertainment) Farewell to St. Kilda…by The Whistlebinkies from Albannach ( Greentrax) McKay Country (Sutherland)…by Kathleen MacInnes from Summer Dawn ( Greentrax) Farewell to Ireland/Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shore…by Dolores Keane, John Faulkner, Eamonn Curran from Farewell to Eirinn (Wundertute) ID excerpt: Ms Dynamite of Benbecula…by Battlefield Band from Out For the Night ( Temple) The Road of Tears…by Battlefield Band from The Road of Tears ( Temple)Paddy Works on the Railway…by Mick Moloney from Far From the Shamrock Shore ( Shanachie Entertainment) The Maids of Galway/The Reel of Rio/Coyne’s Return/Return to Miltown/Hunting the Boyne/Return of the Maids…by Mick Moloney, Jimmy Keane, Seamus Eagan, Eileen Ivers, Robbie O’Connell from The Green Fields of America ( Green Linnet) Stor Mo Chroi…by Sean Keane from Turn a Phrase ( Kells Music) The May Morning Dew…by Davy Spillane from The Sea of Dreams (Covert Records) The Maid of Mount Cisco/Farewell to Connaught/Farewell to Ireland…by Dolores Keane, John Faulkner, Eamonn Curran from Farewell to Eirinn (Wundertute)
Program 1323: Stage & Screen (October 2, 2008) Week 40
Irish traditional arts thrive on Ireland’s westerly Aran Isles, home to the internationally acclaimed music and dance show Ragús. Along with excerpts from this show we explore a variety of music from theatrical productions.
Dancing at Lughnasa...by Nollaig Casey, Mairtin O'Connor, Davy Spillane, Bill Whelan, Martin Murray, Sean Halpenny from Dancing At Lughnasa ( Sony Classical) Billy's Bobby Theme...by John McCusker and friends from Billy Connolly's Musical Tour of New Zealand ( Pure Records) Let the Cold Wind Blow...by Kate Rusby and John McCusker from Heartlands ( Pure Records) Billy's March... by John McCusker and friends from Billy Connolly's Musical Tour of New Zealand ( Pure Records) Rights of Man/The Two Conneeleys...by Fergal O'Murchu, Maurice Lennon, Gary Roche and friends from Ragus an seo (Gael Linn) ID excerpt: Banjo Reel…by John McCusker and friends from Billy Connolly's Musical Tour of New Zealand ( Pure Records) O'Donnell's Lament/Reel With Beryle...by Eileen Ivers from Long Journey Home ( Unisphere Records) The Cuckoo Bird...by Deana Carter from Songcatcher from Songcatcher ( Vanguard Records) Tell Me Now (What You See)...by Moya Brennan from King Arthur (Hollywood Records) Bridge Attack...by Bill Whelan from Some Mother's Son ( Celtic Heartbeat) Dance: Greg's Rhythm/Reels: The Blackberry Blossom/Branohm/The Silver Spear/The Musical Priest/The Flowers of Red Hill...by Fergal O'Murchu, Maurice Lennon, Gary Roche and friends from Ragus an seo (Gael Linn) The Grey Fox (Main theme)...by The Chieftains from Film Cuts ( RCA)
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Program 1348: Bass Rock (March 26, 2009) Week 13
Contributions by acoustic and electric bass to Celtic music are subtle, imaginative and, with players like Alain Genty, firmly in the foreground.
Le Petit Encrier…by Tony McManus & Alain Genty from Singing Sands ( Greentrax) Broom of Cowdenknowes…by Savourna Stevenson, June Tabor, Danny Thompson from Singing the Storm ( Cooking Vinyl) The Ramnee Ceilidh/Release Da Hounds…by Croft No. Five from Attention All Personnel ( Foot Stompin’) Worcester City…by Eliza Carthy from Anglicana ( Topic) Trois Messagers…by Alain Genty from Une Petite Lanterne ( Keltia Musique) At Dawn of Day/Grey-haired Woman from Raasay…by Capercaillie from Choice Language ( Vertical) ID Excerpt: A Forest Plin…by Alain Genty from La Couleur du Milieu ( Coop Breiz) Dans Tro Lors…by Annie Ebrel & Riccardo Del Fra from Voulez Loar – Velluto di Luna ( Gwerz) She’s in the Attic…by Shooglenifty from Radical Mestizo ( Compass) May Colvin…by Sìleas from Play on Light ( Greentrax) Smile/Mrs Elizabeth Thoumire…by Simon Thoumire Three from Waltzes for Playboys ( Acoustic Radio)That’s the Way It Is…by Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle from Passe Avant ( Park Records) Four Wishes…by the Kathryn Tickell Band from Signs ( Black Crow)
Program 1347: Solas (March 19, 2009) Week 12
The music of Solas is always exciting perhaps because it’s constantly evolving. Meet Seamus Egan and Win Horan who chat about their roles in shaping Irish-America’s most influential band and share loads of their music with us.
The Flowing Bowl/Maire Breathnach’s/The Doon Reel/Mason’s Men…by Solas from Reunion ( Compass) Aililiú Na Gamhna…by Solas from Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers ( Shanachie) The Stride/Tom Doherty’s/The Contradiction/Viva Glicia…by Solas from The Words That Remain ( Shanachie) Pastures of Plenty…by Solas from Reunion ( Compass) Black Annis…by Solas from Reunion ( Compass) ID excerpt: Who’s in the What Now…by Solas from The Edge of Silence ( Shanachie) Homeless…by Solas from The Hour Before Dawn ( Shanachie) The Hanover Reel/John James’ Reel/The Copperplate…by Solas from Waiting For An Echo ( Shanachie) Darkness, Darkness…by Solas from The Edge of Silence ( Shanachie) Seven Curses…by Solas from For Love And Laughter ( Compass) Timmy Clifford’s/The Return Home/O’ot Be Est Da Vong/John Joe Casey’s….by Solas from Reunion ( Compass)
Program 1346: Irish Classics (March 12, 2009) Week 11
Early Bothy Band, Kevin Burke, Paul Brady: it’s all here in our nostalgic browse through Irish classics of the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Jimmy Lyon’s/The Teelin/The Red Crow/The Broken Bridge…by Altan from The Red Crow ( Green Linnet) City of Chicago…by Christy Moore from Ride On ( Green Linnet) The Parting of Friends…by Matt Molloy from Stony Steps ( Green Linnet) Maudabawn Chapel/The Wild Irishman/The Moher Reel…by Kevin Burke and Mícheál Ó Domhnaill from Green Linnet 20th Anniv. Collection ( Green Linnet) Amhrán Pheadar Breathnach by Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill from No Dowry (Shanachie) The Lakes of Pontchartrain…by Paul Brady from The Missing Liberty Tapes ( Compass) ID Excerpt: Sligo Reel…by Flook from Flatfish ( Flatfish Records)The Kesh Jig/Give Us a Drink of Water/The Flower of the Flock/Famous Ballymote…by The Bothy Band from Live in Concert (Green Linnet) Song for Ireland…by Mary Black from The Collection ( Telstar) The Storm…by Moving Hearts from The Storm ( Son) On Horseback…by Eileen Ivers from Wild Blue ( Green Linnet) Blackwater…by Altan from Blackwater ( Virgin) Lois Na Banríona (Fort of the Fairy Queen)... by Nollaig Casey and Arty McGlynn from Causeway ( Tara) Timedance ’92: The Ballymun Regatta…by Bill Whelan, Liam O’Flynn, Donal Lunny, Andy Irvine from The Seville Suite ( Tara)
Program 1345: New Traditions (March 5, 2009) Week 10
Music from traditional roots absorbs new influences and styles from the Celtic heartlands and around the world. Hear the best of the emerging sounds.
Chetvorno Horo…by Andy Irvine & Davy Spillane from Eastwind ( Tara) Oro Mhile Gra/A Thousand Times My Love…by Susan McKeown from Sweet Liberty ( World Village) Afro-Jig…by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul from Immigrant Soul ( Koch) Braighe Locheil… by Baka Beyond from East to West ( Narada) Bully’s Acre...by Kila from Luna Park ( World Village) Maith Dhom… by Kila from Luna Park ( World Village) The Heather in Winter… by John Whelan and friends from Flirting With the Edge ( Narada) ID: Excerpt: Making Hay...by Bag o’ Cats from Out of the Bag ( Greentrax) King of Laois…by Bag o’ Cats from Out of the Bag ( Greentrax) I Must Away Love…by Halali from Halali ( Footprint) Jimmy Boyle’s/The Roaring Bar Maid/Joy Go With My Love… by Halali from Halali ( Footprint) Breton Tune/Ajde Jano… by Moishe’s Bagel from Don’t Spare the Horses ( Moishe's Bagel) Ajde Jano… by Talitha Mackenzie from Spiorad ( Shanachie) A Thousand Curses on Love… by Baka Beyond from East to West ( Narada)
Program 1344: Welsh Momentum (February 26, 2009) Week 9
Emerging Welsh roots recordings vary from traditional harp music to genre-bending blends of Latin, funk, and Afrobeat. Hear established and emerging artists including Drymbago, Mim Twm Llai, Gwenan Gibbard, and Crasdant.
Mympwy Llwydd…by Crasdant from Trad Roots ( Sain) Si hei lwli Sali…by Mim Twm Llai from Straeon y Cymdogion ( Sain) Mordaith I America…by Siân James from Pur ( Recordiau Bos) Daw’r Dydd…by Drymbago from Dyddiau Da ( Rasal) Polcas Llewelyn Alaw…by Gwenan Gibbard from Y Gwenith Gwynnaf ( Sain) Seren y Gogledd/Difyrrwch Gwyr y Gogledd/Conset Arglwyddes Treffael…by Dylan Fowler from Ffynnon Ofar ( Acoustic Music) Y Gwydd…by Julie Murphy (with Dylan Fowler) from Ffawd ( Ffach) Amazing Grapes/Carousel Waltz…by Allan Yn Y Fan from Belonging ( Steam Pie) ID Excerpt: Hen ferchetan, Nyth y gwcw…by Neil Browning from Scwisbocs ( Sain) Cwcw Fach…by Ffynnon from Celtic Music from Wales ( Green Linnet) Le Petit Cordonier…by Ffynnon from Celtic Music from Wales ( Green Linnet) Ffidl-ffadl/Y Delyn Newydd…by Neil Browning from Scwîsbocs ( Sain) Coleg y Brifysgol Abertawe/Y Gwningen Gymreig…by Ogam from O Gam I Gam ( Sain) Rasio’r Goleuadau…by Gwilym Morus from Traffig ( Rasal) Galw…by Ffynnon from Celtic Music from Wales ( Green Linnet) Twll Yn Y To/Cymro O Ble?/Pedwar Post Y Gwely II…by Ar Log from Trad Roots ( Sain)
Program 1343: Underneath the Stars (February 19, 2009) Week 8
Our music looks to the Northern and Western skies for inspiration this week from ancient landscapes that have always drawn meaning, guidance and solace from the sun, moon and stars.
The Moonlight Piper…by Carlos Núñez with The Chieftains from Brotherhood of Stars ( RCA Victor) The Planets....by Kate Rusby from Awkward Annie ( Pure Records) The Sound of the Sun: The Three Sea Captains / The Sound of the Sun...by Fred Morrison from The Sound of the Sun ( Lochshore) Land of the Setting Sun…by Talitha Mackenzie from Indian Summer ( Sonas) Hunter's Moon/Getting There/The Morris Minor...by Liz Carroll & John Doyle from In Play ( Compass) Such a Night of Stars… by Eamon Friel from Word of Spring ( Thran) ID excerpt: The Crow in the Sun …by Dáithí Sproule from The Crow in the Sun ( New Folk) New Moon…by Ceilidh Minogue from Ceilidh Minogue ( Greentrax) Sun, Moon and Stars…by Filska from A Thousand Miles Away ( Foot Stompin’) Laughing With the Moon…by Hilary James & Simon Mayor from Laughing with the Moon ( Acoustics Records)Moondance…by Nightnoise from The White Horse Sessions (Windham Hill) Lloer Dirion (Tender Moon)...by Carreg Lafar from Profiad ( Carreg Lafar) Dark Light…by Davy Spillane from A Place Among the Stones (Columbia)
Program 1342: Celtic Romance (February 12, 2009) Week 7
Lose yourself in the sound of soulful ballads and songs of loving, leaving, and loneliness in new and traditional Celtic music of the heart.
Silver Dagger…by Solas from Reunion ( Compass) The Lea Rig…by Jim Malcolm from Home ( Beltane) Wrong Foot Forward…by Flook from Haven ( Flatfish Records) Maidin Fhomhair/Princess Royal…by Susan McKeown from Blackthorn: Irish Love Songs ( World Village) Julia’s Waltz…by Natalie MacMaster from Yours Truly ( Rounder) ID Excerpt: The House of Little Lights…by Flook from Haven ( Flatfish Records) The False Lover Won Back…by Malinky from 3 Ravens ( Greentrax) Gone to the Bower/Olaf Cowan's Welcome to Wardleburn/The Road to Glountane…by Malinky from 3 Ravens ( Greentrax) And I Love You So…by Pauline Scanlon from Red Colour Sun ( Compass) Fear a Bhata…by Mairi MacInnes from This Feeling Inside ( Greentrax) We’ll Be Together Again…by Dougie MacLean from Who Am I ( Dunkeld) Timmy Clifford’s/The Return Home/O'ot Be Est Da Vong/John Jo Casey's…by Solas from Reunion ( Compass)
Program 1341: Classically Celtic (February 5, 2009) Week 6
Hear music that draws upon traditional roots whilst oozing classical style, albeit with string sections sounding just a little more racy than usual!
Dr. Gilbert’s…by Padraic O’Reilly from Highly Strung! (Rath) Si Dolce è’l Tormento…by Tony McManus from The Maker’s Mark ( Greentrax) The Lass o’ Gowrie…by Jean Redpath from Will Ye No Come Back Again ( Greentrax) Baby Broon/Space to Breathe/Slowing down/Vanessa Edward’s Enviable Rhythm…by Patsy Reid from Bridging the Gap ( Vertical) ID excerpt: With a Love That’s True…by Padraic O’Reilly from Highly Strung! ( Rath) Accokeek…by Al Petteway & Amy White from Acoustic Journey ( Maggie’s Music) Ceann Dubh Díilis…by Anúna and the Ulster Orchestra from Behind the Closed Eye ( Greentrax) Water Music…by Pierre Bensusan from Musiques ( Windham Hill) Not From These Parts/Five is Better/At the Edge/Life is Good…by Patsy Reid from Bridging the Gap ( Vertical) Fill To Me the Parting Glass…by Shaun Davey with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and soloists from May We Never Have to Say Goodbye ( Tara)
Program 1340: Burns Homecoming (January 29, 2009) Week 5
Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth with a year-long programme of events across the land. We mark the launch with an hour of musical innovation and tradition inspired by Burns’ legacy.
The Lea Rig…by The Paul McKenna Band from Between Two Worlds ( Greentrax) Now Westlin Winds…by Dick Gaughan from Gaughan Live! At the Trades Club ( Greentrax) Ae Fond Kiss…by Corrina Hewat from My Favourite Place ( Foot Stompin’)Braw Lads o’ Gala Water…by Ed Miller from Lyrics of Gold ( Wellfield)Highland Mary…by Jim Malcolm from Acquaintance ( Beltane)Rigs o’ Barley…by Emily Smith from A Day Like Today ( Foot Stompin’) ID excerpt: Brose and Butter…by Corrina Hewat from My Favourite Place ( Foot Stompin’)The Slave’s Lament…by Feisty Besoms from Auld Flames ( Feisty Besoms) Parcel of Rogues in a Nation…by Rod Paterson from Songs from the Bottom Drawer ( Greentrax)Ye Jacobites…by Eddi Reader from Sings the Songs of Robert Burns ( Compass) Aye Walkin’ O…by Jock Tamson’s Bairns from Rare ( Greentrax) O My Luve’s Like a Red, Red Rose…by June Tabor from Rosa Mundi ( Green Linnet) Auld Lang Syne…by Jim Malcolm from Acquaintance ( Beltane) Ye Banks and Braes o’ Bonie Doon…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( www.ferintosh.com)
Program 1339: Mando Banjo Magic (January 22, 2009) Week 4
Stringed instruments of all sorts help forge this music’s identity. This week we feature two that have become central to its sound with Seamus Egan, Jane Rothfield, and Gerry O’Connor.
Bag of Spuds/Copperplate Reel…by Gerry O’Connor from No Place Like Home ( Myriad Media) It’s Still Raining/Carlisle Street Reels…by Solas from Another Day ( Shanachie) Merry Go Round…by Solas from For Love And Laughter ( Compass) Frosty Morning/Santa Anna’s Retreat/Santa Anna’s March…by Robin Bullock from The Enchanted Woods ( Dancing Wolf Records) He’s Gone Away…by Simon Mayor Quintet from Mondolinquents ( Acoustics) Loudeac Round Dances…by Jamie Laval & Ashley Broder from Zephyr in the Confetti Factory ( www.jamielaval.com / www.ashleybroder.com) Two of a Kind…by Lunasa from Sé ( Compass) ID Excerpt: Brendan O’Regan’s Reels…by Gerry O’Connor from No Place Like Home ( Myriad Media) Fade Away…by Harem Scarem from Storm in a Teacup ( Vertical) Carry Me Back…by Jane Rothfield from iFiddle theyBanjo ( www.janerothfield.com ) The Bonny Irish Boy… by The Green Fields of America from The Green Fields of America ( Compass) Fahey’s #25/Molly on the Shore/Bonnie Anne…by The Green Fields of America from The Green Fields of America ( Compass) Bound…by Eliza Lynn from The Weary Wake Up ( www.elizalynn.com ) Early Mornin’ Train…by Jack Evans from Once Upon a Time in the North ( Greentrax) McConnell’s Rant…by Shooglenifty from Troots ( Shoogle)
Program 1338: New Voices (January 15, 2009) Week 3
Enjoy music of a number of rising artists from Ireland and beyond, and meet Scottish singer-songwriter Fraser Anderson who recorded a studio session for us.
Rain and Snow...by Pauline Scanlon from Hush ( Compass) Trees and Bridges...by Fraser Anderson from and the girl with the strawberry ( Monochrome Records) Wearin' the Britches...by Pauline Scanlon from Hush ( Compass) Crooked Jack...by Bodega from Bodega ( Greentrax)Compositions: Rattie's/Sassakia/Spinelli...by Bodega from Bodega ( Greentrax) Light Flight...by Kerfuffle from Links ( Root Beat Records) ID Excerpt: Intro ... by Kerfuffle from Links ( Root Beat Records) Just Hangin' On...by Fraser Anderson from and the girl with the strawberry ( Monochrome Records) untitled new song...by Fraser Anderson recorded exclusively for The Thistle & Shamrock (unavailable) Clock Watchers...by Fraser Anderson recorded exclusively for The Thistle & Shamrock (unavailable) I'll Never Let You Down...by Fraser Anderson from and the girl with the strawberry ( Monochrome Records) Rockets Fly...by Fraser Anderson from and the girl with the strawberry ( Monochrome Records) Maggot...by Kerfuffle from Links ( Root Beat Records)
Program 1337: Horizons (January 8, 2009) Week 2
Tune into sounds that are turning a new generation onto Celtic music including flute and whistle player Michael McGoldrick, singer Emily Smith, and piper Stuart Cassells who fronts the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
James Brown’s March/Noon Lassies…by Michael McGoldrick from Fused ( Vertical) Skidoo…by Mairead Nesbitt from Raining Up ( Vertical) Edward of Morton…by Emily Smith from A Different Life ( White Fall) Scottish Piano Fusion…by Sandy Meldrum from Scottish Piano Fusion ( Greentrax) Waltz Harry lane/The Steampacket/Crowley’s #2…by Cé from Between Words ( Cé Music) The Flower of Magherally O…by Pauline Scanlon from Hush ( Compass) Two of a Kind…by Lunasa from Sé ( Compass) ID Excerpt: Reeling Piano – Catharsis…by Sandy Meldrum from Scottish Piano Fusion ( Greentrax) Suite de Larides…by Fraser Fifield Trio from Slow Stream ( Tanar) Rasio’r Goleuadau…by Gwilym Morus from Traffic ( Rascal) Karabach…by Martyn Bennett & Tommy Smith from Ceol Tacsi ( Vertical) Kaleidoscope…by Shona Mooney from Heartsease ( Footstompin) Never…by Harem Scarem from Let Them Eat Fishcake ( Vertical) November…by Sunhoney from November ( Vertical) The Rutting/Athol Cummers/The Prince of Wales/Bodhran Solo/Angus McGonnagle, The Gargling Gargoyle… by Stuart Cassells from Blown Away ( Footstompin)
Program 1336: Cara Dillon (January 1, 2009) Week 1
Her voice has mesmerized audiences in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America and Cara Dillon has won many accolades for her recordings, including two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Meet this great singer from County Derry and share her infectious passion for the songs of her homeland.
Bold Jamie…by Cara Dillon from After the Morning ( Rough Trade) The Maid of Culmore…by Cara Dillon from Cara Dillon ( Rough Trade) P Stands for Paddy…by Oige from Live ( Lochshore) The Lonesome Scenes of Winter…by Cara Dillon from Cara Dillon ( Rough Trade) Garden Valley…by Cara Dillon from After the Morning ( Rough Trade) ID excerpt: Bonny Bonny…. By Cara Dillon from Sweet Liberty ( Rough Trade) The Emigrant’s Farewell…by Cara Dillon from Sweet Liberty ( Rough Trade) The Winding River Roe…by Cara Dillon from Sweet Liberty ( Rough Trade) Brockagh Braes…by Cara Dillon from After the Morning ( Rough Trade) Here’s a Health…by Cara Dillon from After the Morning ( Rough Trade) Liz Carroll’s/Boys of the Lough/Mother’s Delight…by Oige from Live ( Lochshore)
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Program 1361: …and Three (June 25, 2009) Week 26
This radio hour features classic and newly formed trios weaving their melodies and rhythms together in an intoxicating blend.
The Long (Long) Note…by Deiseal from The Long Long Note (Starc) Boser Girls…by Chantan from Primary Colours ( Culburnie) The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba…by O’Connor, Hayden, O’Dowd from Crossroads ( www.myspace.com/mairtinoconnorband) Seán Bán/Lexie McCasgill…by Cran from The Crooked Stair ( CBM) Finnish Schottisches 1 and 2/French Schottische…by Bellevue Rendezvous from Tangents (www.myspace.com/bellevuerendezvous) ( Bellevue Rendezvous) Drop of Blood…by Maddie Prior & The Girls from Bib & Tuck ( Park) Peace & Plenty…by Burning Bridget Cleary from Everything is Alright… ( Burning Bridget Cleary) [ID excerpt] Speed the Plough…by Molloy, Brady, Peoples from Molloy, Brady, Peoples ( Mulligan) Oganaich Mo Chridhe…by MacGregor, Brechin, Ó hEadhra from Sonas ( Brechin All Records) Bímis ag Ól/The Lark on the Strand…by MacDiarmada, Fitzgerald, Ó Ruanaigh from Traditional Music on Fiddle, Banjo & Harp ( Cló Iar-Chonnachta) Five O’Clock…by McCalmans from Live – Coming Home ( Greentrax) Ballyvourney/Race Classic…by Áthas from Áthas ( Athas) Staimpí…by Cran from Black Black Black ( Claddagh) Ferintosh…by Ferintosh from Ferintosh ( Ferintosh) Ode to a Vending Machine…by Corbett, Chrisman, Tice from Corbett, Chrisman, Tice ( Patuxent)
Program 1360: One, Two… (June 18, 2009) Week 25
Enjoy this hour dedicated to some of the great solo artists and duos whose craft is uncluttered, crystal clear acoustic music.
The Green Mandolin/Nordicana…by David Surette from The Green Mandolin ( Madrina) A Breath on the Cold Glass…by Wendy Weatherby from A Breath on the Cold Glass ( Lochshore) The Wagoner’s Lad…by Sarah McQuaid from I Won’t Go Home ‘til Morning ( Sarah McQuaid) The Crooked Road to Dublin/The Crib of Perches…by Sarah Blair from Flower of the Red Mill ( Newgrange) Marie Hamilton…by Wendy Stewart & Gary West from Hinterland ( Moulincairn) The Surround/The Red Stockings…by Kevin Burke & Cal Scott from Across the Black River ( Loftus Music) Little Margaret…by Laura Boosinger from Down the Road ( Laura’s Label) [ID excerpt] Hannah…by Sarah Bauhan from Lathrop’s Waltz ( Whistler’s Music) Aoidh, Na Dèan Cadal Idir…by Julie Fowlis from Cuilidh ( Shoeshine) Muddy Water…by Heidi Talbot from Wells for Zöe ( Compass) Todlen Hame…by Sylvia Barnes from The Colour of Amber ( Greentrax) Tiree Love Song…by Ross Kennedy from Scottish Voice and Acoustic Guitar ( Greentrax) Doinna…by Michael McGoldrick & John McSherry from At First Light ( Compass) The Blackest Crow…by Atwater Donnelly from The Blackest Crow ( Rabbit Island Music) Cameron’s Caper…by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas from In the Moment ( Culburnie)
Program 1359: Reunion (part 2) (June 11, 2009) Week 23
The ten-day Perthshire Amber Festival always brings together musicians from across the world that have connections with Dougie MacLean. Hear more highlights from Fiona Ritchie’s festival chat with legendary band members from Ossian, Silly Wizard and the Tannahill Weavers, along with music they have made along the way.
The Things We Love…by Dougie MacLean & the BT Scottish Ensemble from Perthshire Amber ( Dunkeld) Excerpt: The Butterstone Puddock…by Dougie MacLean & the BT Scottish Ensemble from Perthsire Amber ( Dunkeld) Home..by Dougie MacLean from Inside the Thunder ( Dunkeld) The Osprey…by Dougie MacLean from Fiddle ( Dunkeld) Rite of Passage… by Dougie MacLean from Indigenous ( Dunkeld) Planxty Crockery/Domhnall Dubh…by Sileas from Play on Light ( Greentrax) The Sunshine Hornpipe…by JSD Band from For the Record ( Lochshore) ID Excerpt: Rannoch…by Dougie MacLean & BT Scottish Ensemble from Perthshire Amber ( Dunkeld) The Band o’ Shearers…by Tannahill Weavers from Alchemy ( Green Linnet) Miss Shepherd/Sweeney’s Buttermilk/McGlinchey’s Reels…by Silly Wizard from Live Wizardry (Green Linnet) The Queen of Argyll…by Silly Wizard from Live Wizardry (Green Linnet) Scarce o’ Tatties/Lyndhurst…by Silly Wizard from Live Wizardry (Green Linnet) This Love Will Carry…by Dougie MacLean from live recording with family and friends to 20th anniversary of The Thistle & Shamrock. Originally available as download from NPR. Different versions of this song are on these Dougie MacLean cds: The Essential Dougie MacLean, Dougie MacLean Live, Singing Land ( Dunkeld).
Program 1358: Reunion (part 1) (June 4, 2009) Week 23
The ten-day Perthshire Amber Festival always brings together musicians from across the world that have connections with Dougie MacLean. Fiona Ritchie hosted a festival gathering between former members of legendary bands Ossian, Silly Wizard and the Tannahill Weavers. Enjoy their memories and the music they share.
Trail of the Survivor…by Dougie MacLean from Whitewash ( Dunkeld) Excerpt: Nothing to Do With It…by Dougie MacLean, Jamie MacLean, Jamie Dargie from Who Am I ( Dunkeld) Edmonton Airbus/Craigie Dhu…by Dougie MacLean from Craigie Dhu ( Dunkeld) The Geese in the Bog/The Jig of Slurs…by The Tannahill Weavers from Live and in Session ( Compass) My Love is the Fair Lad/The Forth Bridge/Pretty Peg…by Ossian from St. Kilda Wedding ( Iona) High Flying Seagull by Dougie MacLean from Craigie Dhu ( Dunkeld) ID excerpt: Beating Harps…by Sileas from Beating Harps ( Green Linnet) Not Look Down…by Dougie MacLean from Inside the Thunder ( Dunkeld) Cam Ye By Athol…by The Tannahill Weavers from Arnish Light ( Green Linnet) Sunny…by The Poozies from Changed Days, Same Roots ( Compass) Millbrae/The Spey in Spate…by Sileas from Delighted with Harps (Green Linnet) All Together…by Dougie MacLean with band live at Perthshire Amber, Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Live recording not available, song previously released on Dougie’s cd Marching Mystery ( Dunkeld)
Program 1357: New Releases and Debuts (part 2) (May 28, 2009) Week 22
We feature more handpicked new sounds from rising artists, including Ireland's Liadan, along with the latest from some of your favorite artists, including Scottish harper Wendy Stewart with piper Gary West.
Bold Atlantic…by Líadan from Casadh Na Taoide ( Liadan) Silver Dagger…by Shannon Lambert-Ryan from Across the Pond ( Shannon Lambert-Ryan) The Reel…by Katie McMahon from St. Patrick’s Day ( Credo) Hi O Hè…by Fiona Mackenzie from Elevate ( Linn) The 8 Step Waltz…by The Iron Horse from The Collection ( KRL) Rovers of Wonder…by Tommy Sands from Let the Circle Be Wide ( Appleseed) Gordon Cottage Set…by Wendy Stewart & Gary West from Hinterlands ( Moulincairn) [ID excerpt] Jens Mynsters Chance…by Carl Erik Lundgaard from Folk and Roots from Denmark 2009 ( Danish Folk Council) Then and Now…by Skyhook from Skyhook ( Skyhook Music) La Fille Au Coupeur de Ble…by Sonia Malkine from Chansons de Bretagne (Miss Mango Music) Beginning Set…by Giveway from Lost in this Song ( Greentrax) Dh’ Fhalbh Mo Run…by Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd from Three Cheese and a Teaburger ( Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd) Cutting Bracken…by Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd from Three Cheese and a Teaburger ( Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd) Drontens Sang…by Faerd, Dørge, Becker, Hjetland from Folk and Roots from Denmark 2009 ( Danish Folk Council) The Mist Covered Mountain/The Spotted Dog/Da Lass Dat Made the Bed for Me…by Líadan from Casadh Na Taoide ( Liadan)
Program 1356: New Releases and Debuts (part 1) (May 21, 2009) Week 21
The flow of music is never-ending. A mountain of new recordings doesn’t translate into the same volume of great music, though, so rely on Fiona to hand-pick the best new sounds from rising artists along with the latest from some of your favorite artists.
The Bonny Boy…by Aine Furey from Cross My Palm ( Cosmic Trigger) Rushin’ Dressing/The Quitter/Remove the Rug…by Liz Carroll & John Doyle from Double Play ( Compass) Walkin With Me Darlin’…by Finbar Furey from Finbar Furey ( Cosmic Trigger) Lament for the Cut Finger…by Suzie Petrov from That Pinewoods Sound! ( Susie Petrov) Catharsis…by Tannas from The Collection ( KRL) A Man Made of Moss…by The Gentle Good from While You Slept I Went Out Walking ( Gwyman) Brad’s Honeybees…by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Lover’s Well ( EatsRecords) [ID excerpt] Break (Fairly Funky Mix)…by Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson from Dolphin Boy Vertical Variations ( Vertical) A Chailin Alainn…by MacGregor, Brechin, O’hEadhra from Sonas ( Brechin All Records) Maids of Michelstown/Siuil A Ruin…by Shannon Quinn from The Irwin lake Sessions ( www.shannonquinnmusic.com) The Old Car…by Annbjørg Lien from Waltz With Me ( Compass) Weave My Love a Garland…by Molly’s Revenge with Moira Smiley from The Western Shore ( Molri Music) Greasy Coat…by Nate Leath & Friends from Rockville Pike ( Patuxent Music) The Copper Plate…by Brian O’hUiginn from Tionchar ( www.brohig.com)
Program 1355: Digital Imperfection (May 14, 2009) Week 20
Studio technology has vastly improved standards in music recording and performance. Some artists offset all the digital imperfection by mixing archive vinyl, complete with clicks and pops, into their own tracks, while others resist any dependence on overdubs and re-takes. More than a gimmick, it all helps us stay connected to the authentic roots of today’s music.
Tarbolton…by Jack Evans from Once Upon a Time in the North ( Greentrax) Shetland Reels:Three Drunken Fiddlers/Muckla Sherry a' three/Robbie Tamson's Smiddy…by Catriona Macdonald from Bold ( Peerie Angel Productions) Air fair an ala/Cailleach liath Rathasai (At Dawn of Day)…by Capercaillie from Choice Language ( Vertical) Ho rinn o...by Martyn Bennet with Margaret Bennet from Glen Lyon ( Foot Stompin) Maudabawn Chapel/Frank's Reel...by Natalie MacMaster from In My Hands ( Greentrax)Dh’fhalbh Mo Rùn Bho Chionn Seachdain…by Maggie MacInnes from Peaceful Ground ( Marram Music) Peter Stewart, 1910…by Martyn Bennett from Glen Lyon ( Foot Stompin) ID excerpt: Swallowtail Coat…by Martyn Bennett from Martyn Bennett ( Eclectic) Crossing the Bridge…by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge ( Sony Classical) La Suite du Casse Reel …by Matapat from Musique Traditional du Quebéc/Matapat 2 ½ ( Borealis) Muiñeiras da Sorte…by Carlos Nuñez from Os Amores Libres ( RCA Victor) Ag Caint Liom Fhéin/Beidh Aonach Amarách…by MacDara from The Love Token ( MacDara Music) An Gaidheal ‘s a Leannan/An Fhleasgaich ur Leannain Thu…by Mairi MacInnes from Orosay ( Greentrax) O Castro da Moura…by Carlos Nuñez from Os Amores Libres ( RCA Victor)
Program 1354: Little Windows (May 7, 2009) Week 19
Meet Julee Glaub and Mark Weems who mix Appalachian and Irish music and relish the beauty of two unaccompanied voices in close harmony. Hear them weave their timeless harmonies and talk about the power of communal song.
Little Windows…by Little Windows from Just Beyond Me ( Little Windows) Gypsy Davy…by Julee Glaub from Blue Waltz ( Julee Glaub) Dear Irish Boy…by Julee Glaub * Live Studio Performance* Foggy Dew…by Mark Weems from Short Time Here, Long Time Gone ( Little Windows) A Sailor Being Tired…by Mark Weems * Live Studio Performance* Home’s Across the Blue Ridge Mountains…by Little Windows from Just Beyond Me ( Little Windows) [ID excerpt] Brand New Start…by Mark Weems from Short Time Here, Long Time Gone ( Little Windows) The Three Labradors…by Mark Weems from Short Time Here, Long Time Gone ( Little Windows) Red Rocking Chair…by Little Windows from Just Beyond Me ( Little Windows) Palms of Victory…by Little Windows from Just Beyond Me ( Little Windows) Bold Lieutenant/Soldier’s Joy/Ju-Ju’s Buck Dance…by Mark Weems * Live Studio Performance* Fathers Now Our meeting is Over…by Little Windows from Just Beyond Me ( Little Windows) Moody Nabors…by Mark Weems from Short Time Here, Long Time Gone ( Little Windows)
Program 1353: All Women (April 30, 2009) Week 18
We focus upon music from some of today’s leading women artists, including Òran na Mnà (a Woman’s song), original Gaelic compositions by Maggie MacInnes “linking the voices and feelings of women from centuries past to the present day.”
When Will We All Be Free…by Karan Casey from Chasing the Sun ( Shanachie) The Jolly Seven/The Rascal on the Haystack/Bonkers in Yonkers…by Cherish the Ladies from Woman of the House ( Rounder) Mary and the Soldier…by Eddi Reader from Peacetime ( Compass) Lord Castle’s Reel/High Up the Glen…by Anna-Wendy Stevenson from Anna-Wendy Stevenson ( Eclectic) Reel for a Water Diviner…by Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman from Firewire ( Old Bridge) Boots of Spanish Leather…by Dervish from Spirit ( Compass) Crowley’s/Jackson’s…by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge ( Sony) Tha Mo Bhreacan-sa Fo’n Dìle…by Mary Jane Lamond from Stòras ( www.maryjanelamond.com) ID excerpt: Flora and the Primroses…by by Maggie MacInnes from Oran Na Mna ( Marram Music)The Woman of the House/Johnny’s Wedding…by Donna Long from Handprints ( www.donnalongpiano.com) Do Mhàiri a Nighean & Mhàiri’s Dance…by Maggie MacInnes from Òran na Mnà ( Marram Music) A Mother’s Parting Blessing…by Maggie MacInnes from Òran na Mnà ( Marram Music) Elfin Knight…by Kate Rusby from The Girl Who Couldn’t Fly ( Pure Records) The Raheen…by Aoife Granville from Sráid Eoin Shuffle ( www.aoifegranville.com) Non Smoking Single Female…by Eleanor McEvoy from Non Smoking Single Female ( Moscodisc) Reel de la Sauvagine/Mutt’s Favorite/The Old Time Wedding Reel…by Halali from Halali ( Footprint)
Program 1352: Notes in the Wilderness (April 23, 2009) Week 17
From traditional odes to the wilderness and contemporary songs of concern, our music this week sings of wild and unspoiled landscapes and challenges us to preserve them.
Highlands and Islands…by Nuala Kennedy from New Shoes ( Compass) Mother Earth’s Revenge…by Karan Casey from Chasing the Sun ( Shanachie) Forest Baby…by Catriona McKay from Starfish ( Glimster) Open Fields…by Dougie MacLean from Inside the Thunder ( Dunkeld) Welcome to the Trossachs…by Natalie MacMaster from In My Hands ( Greentrax) Muir and the Master Builder…by Dick Gaughan from Redwood Cathedral ( Greentrax) [ID excerpt] The Laird of Drumblair…by Tony McManus from The Maker’s Mark ( Greentrax) Pride’s Awa’…by Janet Russell & Christine Kydd from Dancin’ Chantin’ ( Greentrax) Coast River…by Tony McManus from The Maker’s Mark ( Greentrax) Solid Ground…by Dolores Keane from Solid Ground ( Shanachie) Bright Star/Change My World…by Moya Brennan from Two Horizons ( Decca) Echo’s Calling…by Joe McKenna from The Irish Low Whistle (Shanachie)
Program 1351: Springsong (April 16, 2009) Week 16
Here are the full flavours of the season in life affirming acoustic sounds from the coastal communities of the Atlantic archipelago.
I Hope You Sing…by Eamon Friel from Smarter ( Thran) Irish Spring…by Patrick McAvinue from Rutland’s Reel ( Patuxent Music) Follow the Heron…by Malinky from Ravens ( Greentrax)Snow on the Hills/Bobby Casey’s…by Ron Cody from The Talking Rake ( Ron Cody) Gloomy Winter…by Dougie MacLean from Tribute ( Dunkeld) Out of Winter/Waltzing’s for Dreamers…by June Tabor from A Quiet Eye ( Green Linnet) Achiltibuie…by Jim Malcolm from Live in Glenfarg ( Beltane) [ID excerpt] Gloomy Winter…by Wendy Weatherby from A Breath on the Cold Glass ( Lochshore) Bealtaine…by Lúnasa from Lúnasa ( Compass) Huron ‘Beltane’ Fire Dance…by Loreena McKennitt from Parallel Dreams ( Quinlan Road) Flowers of Spring/The Wily Old Man…by John Carty from Yeh, that’s all it is ( Shanachie) Yellow on the Broom…by Sheena Wellington from Clearsong ( Dunkeld) Small Birds Rejoice/Roslin Castle…by Jim Malcolm from Tam o’ Shanter & Other Tales ( Beltane) May Morning Dew…by Moving Hearts from Live in Dublin ( Compass)
Program 1350: Bridges (April 9, 2009) Week 15
There are many songs and tunes commemorating the landmarks that span our rivers and railways. Every bit as powerful as these physical structures, music is our bridge across time and place and our way to connect with one another. Cross all forms of bridges with us this week.
Crossing the Bridge…by Kim Robertson from Wood, Fire & Gold ( Dargason) Gweebarra Bridge…by Altan from The Blue Idol ( Narada) Bridges…by Katie Doherty from Bridges ( Park) Dunkeld Bridge…by The Whistlebinkies from A Wanton Fling ( Greentrax) The South Bridge of Edinburgh/The Bridge of Perth/The New Bridge of Ballater/The New Bridge of Rutherglen…by The Musicians of Edinburgh (David Johnson, Artistic Director) from The Art of Robert Burns ( Scotstown Music) The Nodding Song (Gude’en Tae Ye Kimmer)/The Skye Bridge Dance…by Ceolbeg from 5 ( Greentrax) Bellman’s Polska…by Christy O’Leary from The Northern Bridge ( Old Bridge) [ID excerpt] Dunkeld Bridge…by Pete Clark from Even Now ( Smiddymade) Bridge Attack…by Bill Whelan from Some Mother’s Son ( Celtic Heartbeat) The Cure at Troy…by Liam Neeson from Across the Bridge of Hope (White Records) The Busker on the Bridge…Nightnoise from A Different Shore (Windham Hill) Calum Beag O Thìr a’Mhurain/The Twisted Bridge…by Maggie MacInnes from Spiorad Beatha ( Marram) Atlantic Bridge…by Davy Spillane from Atlantic Bridge ( Tara) Crossing the Bridge…by Eileen Ivers from Crossing the Bridge ( Sony) Trip to Skye/Logie Bridge…by Jock Tamson’s Bairns from Rare ( Greentrax)
Program 1349: For Freedom Alone (April 2, 2009) Week 14
In 1320 a landmark document set out the principles of democracy on which the U.S. constitution was later based. The Declaration of Arbroath is remembered today in Tartan Day celebrations held throughout the U.S. and in fiddler Laura McGhee’s "Arbroath Suite."
Smokies in Arbroath/ Mystery Writer/ The Blessings of Gold…by Liz Carroll & John Doyle from In Play ( Compass Records) Magheracloone/ Norland Wind/ Royal Scottish Pipers Soc./ Gardez Loo/ Donald MacLean…by Battlefield Band from Rain, Hail, or Shine ( Temple Records) The Howe o’ the Mearns by Steve Byrne from Songs From Home ( Greentrax) The Seaward Toon…by Steve Byrne from Songs From Home ( Greentrax) Declaration…by Laura McGhee from Arbroath Suite ( www.lauramcghee.com) recording not yet available Riverside… by Laura McGhee from Arbroath Suite ( www.lauramcghee.com) recording not yet available ID excerpt: Train to Killin…by Jim Malcolm from Home ( Beltane Records) Fields of Angus…by Jim Malcolm from Home ( Beltane) Parcel O’ Rogues…by Old Blind Dogs from Five ( Lochshore) Roxburghe House…by Laura McGhee from Arbroath Suite ( www.lauramcghee.com) recording not yet available Stepping Stone…by Laura McGhee from Green Eyes ( www.lauramcghee.com) Commemoration…by Laura McGhee from Arbroath Suite ( www.lauramcghee.com) recording not yet available Memories of Paddy Le Blanc/ Petticoats Loose/ Cutty’s Wedding/ You and I/ S’iomadh Rud a Chunnaic mi…by Malinky from The Unseen Hours ( Greentrax) |
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