In part one of the Fruitful Fells, we met modern and 19th century activists dedicated to making beauty available to current and future humans. In this episode, we learn how our heroes saved acres of woods and bushels of old ballads, and we follow enduring struggles in the crusade for preservation. As always, there’s plenty of beautiful music woven into these conversations with guests Mike Ryan, Alison Simcox, Douglas Heath, and Karl Alexander. _________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org  ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Gavin McNutt, Sharon Murphy, Brian Unitt, Ken Krause, the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, John Sigler, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Bob Suchor, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, and Chris Murphy

In part one of the Fruitful Fells, we met modern and 19th century activists dedicated to making beauty available to current and future humans. In this episode, we learn how our heroes saved acres of woods and bushels of old ballads, and we follow enduring struggles in the crusade for preservation. As always, there’s plenty of beautiful music woven into these conversations with guests Mike Ryan, Alison Simcox, Douglas Heath, and Karl Alexander. _________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a> ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Gavin McNutt, Sharon Murphy, Brian Unitt, Ken Krause, the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, John Sigler, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Bob Suchor, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, and Chris Murphy

Episode 73-Fruitful Fells Part Two

There are little creatures, trees, ponds, and pedestrians all over the earth. And there are bushels of ballads about the charms of nature. And while there are ecological activists like Mike Ryan and 19th century Elizur Wright, and song collectors like Francis Child and Olive Dame Campbell who are out to enjoy and save the critters and the old songs… there are others who are less interested in preservation. This two-part story on the creation of Massachusetts’ Middlesex Fells Reservation takes a look at how trees, pedestrians, bikers, motorists, music collectors, and geese intersect. And sometimes collide. __   For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Laura Johnson, Steve Wilson, Michael Stoner, the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, John Sigler, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Bob Suchor, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, and Chris Murphy

There are little creatures, trees, ponds, and pedestrians all over the earth. And there are bushels of ballads about the charms of nature. And while there are ecological activists like Mike Ryan and 19th century Elizur Wright, and song collectors like Francis Child and Olive Dame Campbell who are out to enjoy and save the critters and the old songs… there are others who are less interested in preservation. This two-part story on the creation of Massachusetts’ Middlesex Fells Reservation takes a look at how trees, pedestrians, bikers, motorists, music collectors, and geese intersect. And sometimes collide. __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Laura Johnson, Steve Wilson, Michael Stoner, the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, John Sigler, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Bob Suchor, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, and Chris Murphy

Episode 72-Fruitful Fells Part One

The weekly Irish music session is a specific niche affair, with a particular code of conduct. Gift giving also has its own rules, at least it has in the past. As older customs like traditional Irish music and wedding anniversary gifts have moved to the new world, have things adjusted? Does modern session behavior reflect wider social trends? Etiquette experts Barry Foy and Zina Lee walk me down the aisle of session (and wedding gift) etiquette, just a year before Barry’s Field Guide to the Irish Session celebrates its silver anniversary.   __   For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ____   Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  April Eight Songs &amp; Stories Podcast, the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, Mike Lagana &amp; Barb Moore, Joe Martin, Melissa Peabody, John Sigler, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, and Chris Murphy

The weekly Irish music session is a specific niche affair, with a particular code of conduct. Gift giving also has its own rules, at least it has in the past. As older customs like traditional Irish music and wedding anniversary gifts have moved to the new world, have things adjusted? Does modern session behavior reflect wider social trends? Etiquette experts Barry Foy and Zina Lee walk me down the aisle of session (and wedding gift) etiquette, just a year before Barry’s Field Guide to the Irish Session celebrates its silver anniversary. __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  April Eight Songs &amp; Stories Podcast, the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, Mike Lagana &amp; Barb Moore, Joe Martin, Melissa Peabody, John Sigler, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, and Chris Murphy

Episode 71-Missed Manners

New inventions and technology can make life—and Irish music—more convenient, more accessible, and sweeter…. and more complicated. This episode examines a few innovations like the washing machine, the personal computer, and to the electric bicycle—though you’ll have to go to  Episode 18-Wax Cylinders to the World Wide Web for extensive chat about recording technologies… and also  Episode 40-Irish Tunes in the Key of C-19. There are also plenty of Irish tunes here that mention tech and innovations. (Because whether or not you’re actually thinking about short and long clicking sounds, if you call a tune The Telegraph, it’s still a reference to what was once a remarkable new way to transmit messages.) For SHEET MUSIC, downloadable recordings, and videos of all the ORIGINAL TUNES in this episode, please visit the Original Tunes Page. __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org.  ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  Linda Gore,  Michael Stoner, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast

New inventions and technology can make life—and Irish music—more convenient, more accessible, and sweeter…. and more complicated. This episode examines a few innovations like the washing machine, the personal computer, and to the electric bicycle—though you’ll have to go to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/episode-18-wax-cylinders-to-the-world-wide-web/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 18-Wax Cylinders to the World Wide Web</a> for extensive chat about recording technologies… and also <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/episode-40-irish-tunes-in-the-key-of-c-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 40-Irish Tunes in the Key of C-19</a>. There are also plenty of Irish tunes here that mention tech and innovations. (Because whether or not you’re actually thinking about short and long clicking sounds, if you call a tune The Telegraph, it’s still a reference to what was once a remarkable new way to transmit messages.) For SHEET MUSIC, downloadable recordings, and videos of all the ORIGINAL TUNES in this episode, please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/original-tunes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit the Original Tunes Page</a>. __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  Linda Gore,  Michael Stoner, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast

Episode 70-Navigating Tech and Writing Tunes

Lunch routines, laundry, kid art supplies, spoons, and teacups are details of domestic life that don’t usually make it into the photo albums, or the tune titles. But they shape lives. And in the midst of the thousands of jigs and reels out there, the simple (and profound) cup of tea.. and the basket of turf are represented. Here’s a meditation on tunes with prosaic titles and the stimulating stories behind them. __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, sheet music to original tunes in this episode, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  Jocelyn Codner, Karin Kettenring, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast

Lunch routines, laundry, kid art supplies, spoons, and teacups are details of domestic life that don’t usually make it into the photo albums, or the tune titles. But they shape lives. And in the midst of the thousands of jigs and reels out there, the simple (and profound) cup of tea.. and the basket of turf are represented. Here’s a meditation on tunes with prosaic titles and the stimulating stories behind them. __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, sheet music to original tunes in this episode, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  Jocelyn Codner, Karin Kettenring, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast

Episode 69-Tea, Turf, and Wooden Spoons

Presenting concerts can be about a lot more than throwing someone onstage. Matt Smith manages Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which has been the central venue and fountain of support for 20 years—and is now the official presenter—for Boston’s Celtic Music Festival.  For Matt, it’s all about creating opportunities for something special and unique to happen. Learn about where this little festival has been, and where it’s going, with or without your Mouse Pants! __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  Elisabeth Carter, Mark Haynes, Michael Craine, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast.

Presenting concerts can be about a lot more than throwing someone onstage. Matt Smith manages Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which has been the central venue and fountain of support for 20 years—and is now the official presenter—for Boston’s Celtic Music Festival.  For Matt, it’s all about creating opportunities for something special and unique to happen. Learn about where this little festival has been, and where it’s going, with or without your Mouse Pants! __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  Elisabeth Carter, Mark Haynes, Michael Craine, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast.

Episode 68-20 Years of BCMFest

Why did kids carry dead birds on sticks all over Ireland on the 26th of December? And what did this all have to do with first century Christian martyr St. Stephen? Just like traditional tunes, which can vary from player to player, the whole history of Wren Day depends on the storyteller. Learn more about the role a melody, a good story (or three), and a tiny bird has played in the centuries-long winter tradition of hunting the wren. __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:   John Kerr, Chris Armstrong, Marco Battaglia, Rudolf Tschachtli, Julia Richards, Nina Coyle, Michael Schock, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast

Why did kids carry dead birds on sticks all over Ireland on the 26th of December? And what did this all have to do with first century Christian martyr St. Stephen? Just like traditional tunes, which can vary from player to player, the whole history of Wren Day depends on the storyteller. Learn more about the role a melody, a good story (or three), and a tiny bird has played in the centuries-long winter tradition of hunting the wren. __ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:   John Kerr, Chris Armstrong, Marco Battaglia, Rudolf Tschachtli, Julia Richards, Nina Coyle, Michael Schock, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast

Episode 67-Hunting for Wren Tunes and Tales

Loss can spark achingly beautiful music. It can also spark new forms of creativity for musicians. This episode is a meditation on the stubborn insistence and the transformative power of creativity, featuring beautiful conversations with Emmanuelle Le Blanc, Daniel Neely, Joe DeZarn, Tina Eck, and a poem from Brian O’Donovan. Here’s to sowing beauty and blooming from the muck of misfortune.   ___ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:   Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast

Loss can spark achingly beautiful music. It can also spark new forms of creativity for musicians. This episode is a meditation on the stubborn insistence and the transformative power of creativity, featuring beautiful conversations with Emmanuelle Le Blanc, Daniel Neely, Joe DeZarn, Tina Eck, and a poem from Brian O’Donovan. Here’s to sowing beauty and blooming from the muck of misfortune. ___ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:   Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss,  Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast

Episode 66-Up in Smoke

As tunes travel they change. And to turn an old Irish reel into an old time tune can involve adjusting notes to suit different instruments, using different techniques… and also digging into the non-musical stories. In this episode I tuck into some early railway stories while Agi Kovacs and Jesse Winch help me follow Paddy on the Turnpike, from North Galway to North Carolina.  ___ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  Laura Johnson, Frank Krygowski, Lynn Hayes, Mike Voss, Bob Suchor, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, John Ploch, Matt Jensen, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Brian Benscoter, , Finian McCluskey, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Matt Jensen and Suezen Brown

As tunes travel they change. And to turn an old Irish reel into an old time tune can involve adjusting notes to suit different instruments, using different techniques… and also digging into the non-musical stories. In this episode I tuck into some early railway stories while Agi Kovacs and Jesse Winch help me follow Paddy on the Turnpike, from North Galway to North Carolina.  ___ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. ____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:  Laura Johnson, Frank Krygowski, Lynn Hayes, Mike Voss, Bob Suchor, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, John Ploch, Matt Jensen, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Brian Benscoter, , Finian McCluskey, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Matt Jensen and Suezen Brown

Episode 65-Cutting Routes and Tracing Roots

Beauty is in the eye of the (informed) beholder. Where many of us might overlook a grubby little copy book or an awkwardly named interlibrary loan, others can help us understand them as treasures that shine new understanding on Irish history. Learn how Laura Flanagan in Texas and Dáibhí Ó Cróinín made unexpected finds; learn more about special library collections from Aedín Clements; and take a side trip to Thailand (because even hard working researchers can use a break once in a while). __________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. _______ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Matt Jensen,  Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Andrew Westphal, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Sean Carroll, Brian Benscoter, Isobel McMahon, Finian McCluskey, John Ploch, Suezen Brown, and Bob Suchor.

Beauty is in the eye of the (informed) beholder. Where many of us might overlook a grubby little copy book or an awkwardly named interlibrary loan, others can help us understand them as treasures that shine new understanding on Irish history. Learn how Laura Flanagan in Texas and Dáibhí Ó Cróinín made unexpected finds; learn more about special library collections from Aedín Clements; and take a side trip to Thailand (because even hard working researchers can use a break once in a while). __________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a>. _______ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Matt Jensen,  Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Andrew Westphal, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Sean Carroll, Brian Benscoter, Isobel McMahon, Finian McCluskey, John Ploch, Suezen Brown, and Bob Suchor.

Episode 64-O’Farrell’s Trip to Texas

The show about traditional music, and the bigger stories behind it. Host Shannon Heaton talks to musicians, dancers, and scholars about where Irish music has been, where it's going, and what it means to so many people around the globe. Whether you already play fiddle or know dance steps, or you don't know anything about traditional music, the emphasis of this show is creativity, community, and heritage.

Best ones ive ever heard.  Every  episode is  well made .  Interesting and enjoyable, even if a person wasn&#39;t into irish music.       The  descriptions of the historical and  present cultures , and how they are  presented within music are memorable.

Irish music stories podcast

Much needed podcast that is just wonderful. Thank you for you efforts Shannon!

Excellent!

Irish Music Stories Podcast

What do rampant evictions, military ship collisions, and Christmas trees have to do with jigs and reels? Learn how Gaelic culture resonated in Canada’s “New Scotland,” and down in the Boston States, from singer Mary Jane Lamond and fiddle players Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton, Alasdair Fraser, Katie McNally, and Lee Cremo. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Peter Lee, Gabriele Clemens, Loretta Egan Murphy, John Boyce, Sol Foster, Paul Grajciar, Lisa and Bryon Giddens-White, Jen Strom, Chris Murphy, Pat Wilcox, Suezen Brown, Lance Ramshaw, Mark Haynes, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Gerard Corr, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, and Jon Duvick. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 40 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Blue Bonnets Over The Border/Khazi,” from Happy Daze Artist: Battlefield Band Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The B Minor Cut,” from Cuts Artist: Andrea Beaton Song: “Fail il o agus ho ro eile” c/o An Drochaid Eadarainn’s site Artist: Mìcheal Eòin Chaluim Sheumais Mhóir (Mickey John H. MacNeil of Jamesville) Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: Robert Cormack of Aberdeen,” from Musical Ties Artist: Troy MacGillivray Tune: “Holy Strathspeys Pat,” from Off the Floor Artist: Wendy MacIsaac Tune: “Down the Burn, Davie Lad,” from The Boston States Artist: Katie McNally Tune: “Wapikatji’j,” from Traditionally Yours: Mi’kmaq Drums, Young and Old Artist: Michael R. Denny Tune: “Donald &amp; Gordon’s” from Pìob is Fidheall Artists: Kenneth &amp; Angus MacKenzie Song: “Seinn O,” from Suas e! Artist: Mary Jane Lamond Tune: “Out on the Ocean,” from License to Drive 'Er Artist: Andrea Beaton Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: "Rockabye by Firelight,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Constitution Breakdown,” from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (Creation's Journey: Native American Music) Artist: Lee Cremo Tune: “Grupai Ceol Memories,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Taste of Gaelic,” from The Cabin Sessions Artists: Mairi Rankin &amp; Eric Wright Tunes: “Tom Ward's Downfall/Lucy Campbell,” from Green Grass Blue Grass Artist: Brock McGuire Band Song: “Rinn Mi Corr is Naoi Mile (I Travelled more than Nine Miles),” from Seinn Artist: Mary Jane Lamond Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The Barren Rocks of Aden / Mairi’s Wedding” from Live at Celtic Colors (Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion in Sydney: Big Ceilidh at the Big Fiddle at, October  2018) Artist: Cape Breton University Pipe Band Song: “A Mhorag 's Na Horo Gheallaidh,” from Lan Duil Artist: Mary Jane Lamond Song: “A flaisgaich oig a S'cheanalteadh (My cheerful young man),” recorded by Sidney Robertson Cowell, 1939. Artist: Mary MacPhee c/o  Library of Congress Song: “An Nochd Is Trom Tha Mo Cheum (Tonight My Step Is Heavy),” from Làn dùil Artist: Mary Jane Lamond Tune: “Farewell,” from Coffee and the Mojo Hat Artists: Neil Pearlman and Nicole Rabata Tune: ‘Silver and Stuff,” from Ports of Call Artists: Alasdair Fraser &amp; Natalie Haas Tune: “The Second Star Hornpipe Set (Howie MacDonald piano),” from The Judique Flyer Artist: ‘Buddy MacMaster Tune: “Blue Bonnets Over the Boarder,” from Close To the Floor Artist: Ashley MacIsaac

What do rampant evictions, military ship collisions, and Christmas trees have to do with jigs and reels? Learn how Gaelic culture resonated in Canada’s “New Scotland,” and down in the Boston States, from singer Mary Jane Lamond and fiddle players Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton, Alasdair Fraser, Katie McNally, and Lee Cremo. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Peter Lee, Gabriele Clemens, Loretta Egan Murphy, John Boyce, Sol Foster, Paul Grajciar, Lisa and Bryon Giddens-White, Jen Strom, Chris Murphy, Pat Wilcox, Suezen Brown, Lance Ramshaw, Mark Haynes, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Gerard Corr, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, and Jon Duvick. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 40 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Blue Bonnets Over The Border/Khazi,” from Happy Daze Artist: Battlefield Band Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The B Minor Cut,” from Cuts Artist: Andrea Beaton Song: “Fail il o agus ho ro eile” c/o <a href="http://www.androchaid.ca" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">An Drochaid Eadarainn’s site </a>Artist: Mìcheal Eòin Chaluim Sheumais Mhóir (Mickey John H. MacNeil of Jamesville) Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: Robert Cormack of Aberdeen,” from Musical Ties Artist: Troy MacGillivray Tune: “Holy Strathspeys Pat,” from Off the Floor Artist: Wendy MacIsaac Tune: “Down the Burn, Davie Lad,” from The Boston States Artist: Katie McNally Tune: “Wapikatji’j,” from Traditionally Yours: Mi’kmaq Drums, Young and Old Artist: Michael R. Denny Tune: “Donald &amp; Gordon’s” from Pìob is Fidheall Artists: Kenneth &amp; Angus MacKenzie Song: “Seinn O,” from Suas e! Artist: Mary Jane Lamond Tune: “Out on the Ocean,” from License to Drive 'Er Artist: Andrea Beaton Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: "Rockabye by Firelight,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Constitution Breakdown,” from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (Creation's Journey: Native American Music) Artist: Lee Cremo Tune: “Grupai Ceol Memories,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Taste of Gaelic,” from The Cabin Sessions Artists: Mairi Rankin &amp; Eric Wright Tunes: “Tom Ward's Downfall/Lucy Campbell,” from Green Grass Blue Grass Artist: Brock McGuire Band Song: “Rinn Mi Corr is Naoi Mile (I Travelled more than Nine Miles),” from Seinn Artist: Mary Jane Lamond Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The Barren Rocks of Aden / Mairi’s Wedding” from Live at Celtic Colors (Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion in Sydney: Big Ceilidh at the Big Fiddle at, October  2018) Artist: Cape Breton University Pipe Band Song: “A Mhorag 's Na Horo Gheallaidh,” from Lan Duil Artist: Mary Jane Lamond Song: “A flaisgaich oig a S'cheanalteadh (My cheerful young man),” recorded by Sidney Robertson Cowell, 1939. Artist: Mary MacPhee c/o <a href="https://www.loc.gov/collections/sidney-robertson-cowell-northern-california-folk-music/?fa=language:gae" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Library of Congress</a> Song: “An Nochd Is Trom Tha Mo Cheum (Tonight My Step Is Heavy),” from Làn dùil Artist: Mary Jane Lamond Tune: “Farewell,” from Coffee and the Mojo Hat Artists: Neil Pearlman and Nicole Rabata Tune: ‘Silver and Stuff,” from Ports of Call Artists: Alasdair Fraser &amp; Natalie Haas Tune: “The Second Star Hornpipe Set (Howie MacDonald piano),” from The Judique Flyer Artist: ‘Buddy MacMaster Tune: “Blue Bonnets Over the Boarder,” from Close To the Floor Artist: Ashley MacIsaac

Episode 41- Transplanting Tradition in the Land of the Trees

Are Irish fairies REAL? And if so, could there be Sí folk living in New England?? Fiddle player Martin Hayes, singer Emily Smith, and storyteller Máirtín de Cógáin help me and this month’s co-producer Nigel Heaton investigate songs, stories, and possible gateways to the Otherworld. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Jonathan Duvick, Mark Haynes, Chris Murphy, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr  for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 34 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “Edwin of the Lowlands Low,” from Tell You in EarnestArtists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Waimea Rising” from Vignette Artists: Maeve Gilchrist &amp; Viktor Krauss Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “As I Roved Out,” from CrossroadsArtists: Mairtin O'Connor, Seamie O'Dowd &amp; Cathal Hayden Tune: “As the Crow Flies,” from Half Day RoadArtist: Liz Carroll Tune: “Abbey Reel,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Song of the Seal,” from Seal Maiden-Celtic MusicalArtist: Karan Casey Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Lilting Banshee,” from The Otherworld - Music And Song From The Irish TraditionArtist: Robert Harvey Tune: “Port Na Bpucai,” from Live In SeattleArtists: Martin Hayes &amp; Dennis Cahill Tune: “Mist Covered Mountain,” from Martin HayesArtist: Martin Hayes Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) tune: “The Wee Folks Thimble,” from Living Room Tommy Peoples composition partyArtists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Quiet Glen,” from The Quiet GlenArtist: Tommy Peoples Song: “The Wife of Usher’s Well,” from Fairest Floo’erArtist: Karine Polwart Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Three Ravens / The Raven's Return,” from 3 RavensArtist: Malinky Song: “Queen of the Fairies,” from Macmath: The Silent PageThe Macmath Collective Tune: “The Lone Bush,” from As it happenedArtists: Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh &amp; Danny O Mahony Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "The Wolf/The Duck," from On the OffbeatArtist: Liz Carroll Tune: “Awakening,” from RavenArtists: John Williams &amp; Dean Magraw Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Are Irish fairies REAL? And if so, could there be Sí folk living in New England?? Fiddle player Martin Hayes, singer Emily Smith, and storyteller Máirtín de Cógáin help me and this month’s co-producer Nigel Heaton investigate songs, stories, and possible gateways to the Otherworld. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Jonathan Duvick, Mark Haynes, Chris Murphy, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr  for underwriting this episode. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 34 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “Edwin of the Lowlands Low,” from Tell You in EarnestArtists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Waimea Rising” from Vignette Artists: Maeve Gilchrist &amp; Viktor Krauss Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “As I Roved Out,” from CrossroadsArtists: Mairtin O'Connor, Seamie O'Dowd &amp; Cathal Hayden Tune: “As the Crow Flies,” from Half Day RoadArtist: Liz Carroll Tune: “Abbey Reel,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Song of the Seal,” from Seal Maiden-Celtic MusicalArtist: Karan Casey Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Lilting Banshee,” from The Otherworld - Music And Song From The Irish TraditionArtist: Robert Harvey Tune: “Port Na Bpucai,” from Live In SeattleArtists: Martin Hayes &amp; Dennis Cahill Tune: “Mist Covered Mountain,” from Martin HayesArtist: Martin Hayes Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) tune: “The Wee Folks Thimble,” from Living Room Tommy Peoples composition partyArtists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Quiet Glen,” from The Quiet GlenArtist: Tommy Peoples Song: “The Wife of Usher’s Well,” from Fairest Floo’erArtist: Karine Polwart Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Three Ravens / The Raven's Return,” from 3 RavensArtist: Malinky Song: “Queen of the Fairies,” from Macmath: The Silent PageThe Macmath Collective Tune: “The Lone Bush,” from As it happenedArtists: Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh &amp; Danny O Mahony Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "The Wolf/The Duck," from On the OffbeatArtist: Liz Carroll Tune: “Awakening,” from RavenArtists: John Williams &amp; Dean Magraw Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Episode 34-Fairy Forts and Changelings

What’s up with the endless cups of Irish tea? Is there something genuinely nourishing about a pile of french fries and melted cheese? Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Matthew Olwell, Jamie McClennan, and Matt Heaton help me digest the meaning behind the menu. And I’ve also got tasty tales from Kevin Doyle, Liz Carroll, John Williams, and Kathleen Conneely.  Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Mark Johnson, Lynn Cox, Sharon Murphy, Valerie Watt, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK here to support Irish Music Stories * * * * * * *Music Heard on IMS Episode 34 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen SessionArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Grupai Memories,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Soggy’s Slip Jig,” from A Lovely MadnessArtist: Beoga Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Trip to Birmingham,” from CybertradArtist: Matthew Olwell Tune: “Ratholdran Castle,” from Trian IIArtist: Trian  Tune: “Bodhrán and Beatbox,” from CybertradArtist: Matthew Olwell Tune: “Last of the Leaves,” from Half Day RoadArtist: Jake Charron Song: “Silver Dagger,” from The Grass is BlueArtist: Dolly Parton Tune: “Austrian Waters,” from Runaway SundayArtist: Altan Song: “Beidh Aonach Amárach,” from AltanArtist: Altan Tune: “Vivienne’s Jig,” from In TransitArtist: Jamie McClennan Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The Duke of Leinster,” from Ten Years Of Céilí House, With Kieran HanrahanArtist: Mícheál Ó'Raghallaigh Tune: “Demon Ducks of Doom,” from In TransitArtist: Jamie McClennan

What’s up with the endless cups of Irish tea? Is there something genuinely nourishing about a pile of french fries and melted cheese? Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Matthew Olwell, Jamie McClennan, and Matt Heaton help me digest the meaning behind the menu. And I’ve also got tasty tales from Kevin Doyle, Liz Carroll, John Williams, and Kathleen Conneely.  Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Mark Johnson, Lynn Cox, Sharon Murphy, Valerie Watt, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=aayzXTZCamIIqKIoIRTT00t85F2cKnTtU4wmgUWDaudUKpkm4y4qHcwopC5SSJJa3pmFBG&amp;country.x=US&amp;locale.x=US/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Please CLICK here to support Irish Music Stories</a> * * * * * * *Music Heard on IMS Episode 34 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen SessionArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Grupai Memories,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Soggy’s Slip Jig,” from A Lovely MadnessArtist: Beoga Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Trip to Birmingham,” from CybertradArtist: Matthew Olwell Tune: “Ratholdran Castle,” from Trian IIArtist: Trian  Tune: “Bodhrán and Beatbox,” from CybertradArtist: Matthew Olwell Tune: “Last of the Leaves,” from Half Day RoadArtist: Jake Charron Song: “Silver Dagger,” from The Grass is BlueArtist: Dolly Parton Tune: “Austrian Waters,” from Runaway SundayArtist: Altan Song: “Beidh Aonach Amárach,” from AltanArtist: Altan Tune: “Vivienne’s Jig,” from In TransitArtist: Jamie McClennan Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The Duke of Leinster,” from Ten Years Of Céilí House, With Kieran HanrahanArtist: Mícheál Ó'Raghallaigh Tune: “Demon Ducks of Doom,” from In TransitArtist: Jamie McClennan

Episode 35- Last Night’s Food

How does Irish music get handed down? Host Shannon Heaton travels to New York, County Galway, and Boston to talk with musicians about how they learned their music, and how this has led them to pass it on. Hear stories about from Rose Flanagan, Margie Mulvahill, Patty Furlong, Séan Clohessy, Séamus Connolly, and Josie and her dad John Coyne. The stories here go way beyond jigs and reels. And there’s plenty of music, too. Playlists and much more at IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org

How does Irish music get handed down? Host Shannon Heaton travels to New York, County Galway, and Boston to talk with musicians about how they learned their music, and how this has led them to pass it on. Hear stories about from Rose Flanagan, Margie Mulvahill, Patty Furlong, Séan Clohessy, Séamus Connolly, and Josie and her dad John Coyne. The stories here go way beyond jigs and reels. And there’s plenty of music, too. Playlists and much more at <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/episode-05-handed-down/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a>

Episode 05-Handed Down

Karan Casey

 What’s it like to have a head full of songs? Waterford singer Karan Casey talks about Irish songs, and how learning a song from someone is really about making connections. This conversation urged host Shannon Heaton to listen–and sing–just a little more. There’s also a poem from Louis De Paor, and plenty of music (full playlist below). * * * * * * * Special thanks to Karan for the great chat. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on IMS Episode 02 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: "Sailing Off to the Yankee Land," from Exiles Return Artist: Karan Casey (voice), John Doyle (guitar) Song: guitar interlude to the Nightingale Artist: John Doyle (guitar) Song: "The Wounded Hussar," from My Name is Napoleon BonaparteArtist: Frank Harte Song: "How High the Moon," from The Legendary Decca RecordingsArtist: Ella Fitzgerald Composer: Nancy Hamilton &amp; Morgan Lewis Song: "Peigin Lettermore," from Celtic RootsArtist: Kids arranged by Donal Lunny &amp; Mike McGoldrick Song: singing classical excerpt Artist: Karan Casey’s students Song: "Song of the Seal," from Seal Maiden-Celtic MusicalArtist: Karan Casey Song: "King’s Shilling," from live in our interview room Artist: Karan Casey Composer: Ian Sinclair Song: "A Stor Mo Chroi," from live in our interview room Artist: Karan Casey Poem: "Didjeridu," recited during interview Performer &amp; Poet: Louis de Paor Tunes: "First House in Connaught Reel Set," from Hangin’ at the CrossroadsArtist: Ceili Bandits (Yvonne Casey, fiddle; Eoin O’Neill, bouzouki; Quentin Cooper, dijeridoo)

What’s it like to have a head full of songs? Waterford singer Karan Casey talks about Irish songs, and how learning a song from someone is really about making connections. This conversation urged host Shannon Heaton to listen–and sing–just a little more. There’s also a poem from Louis De Paor, and plenty of music (full playlist below). * * * * * * * Special thanks to Karan for the great chat. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on IMS Episode 02 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: "Sailing Off to the Yankee Land," from Exiles Return Artist: Karan Casey (voice), John Doyle (guitar) Song: guitar interlude to the Nightingale Artist: John Doyle (guitar) Song: "The Wounded Hussar," from My Name is Napoleon BonaparteArtist: Frank Harte Song: "How High the Moon," from The Legendary Decca RecordingsArtist: Ella Fitzgerald Composer: Nancy Hamilton &amp; Morgan Lewis Song: "Peigin Lettermore," from Celtic RootsArtist: Kids arranged by Donal Lunny &amp; Mike McGoldrick Song: singing classical excerpt Artist: Karan Casey’s students Song: "Song of the Seal," from Seal Maiden-Celtic MusicalArtist: Karan Casey Song: "King’s Shilling," from live in our interview room Artist: Karan Casey Composer: Ian Sinclair Song: "A Stor Mo Chroi," from live in our interview room Artist: Karan Casey Poem: "Didjeridu," recited during interview Performer &amp; Poet: Louis de Paor Tunes: "First House in Connaught Reel Set," from Hangin’ at the CrossroadsArtist: Ceili Bandits (Yvonne Casey, fiddle; Eoin O’Neill, bouzouki; Quentin Cooper, dijeridoo)

Episode 02-Cuppa Tea with Karan Casey

What do the Irish music and dance worlds think about practicing? Fiddle players Fergal Scahill, Finn Magill, and Rose Flanagan; banjo player Martin Howley; cellist Natalie Haas; flute player Nicole Rabata; and dancer Kieran Jordan share thoughts about woodshedding in the trad world. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to, George McAvoy, Michael Craine, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter. Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr, Daniel, and one anonymous donor for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 33 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tunes: “Tap Room, Mountain Road, Galway Rambler” (reels), from Rehearsal Recording, c. 2009 Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Steps: isolated foot track from “Mountain Ramblier,” from Lovers’ Well Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton with Kieran Jordan (feet) Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Priest And His Boots,” from Cover the BuckleArtist: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: Intro reel groove from Rehearsal RecordingArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Horizons,” from BranchesArtist: Andrew Finn Magill Tune: “Megan &amp; Jarrod,” from Ports of CallArtist: Alasdair Fraser &amp; Natalie Haas Tune: “Mini Thanks,” from Flying Pizzicato Artist: Stephen Katz Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Bill Cheatum / Kitchen Girl / The Donegal Lass,” from Live in Galway Artist: We Banjo 3 Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtist: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: “Galway Rambler, Mountain Road,” from Live in Germany Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton with Kieran Jordan Tune: “Tracing the Lines,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Air Tune,” from Roots of the Banjo TreeArtist: We Banjo 3 Song: “More than a Feeling,” from BostonArtist: Boston

What do the Irish music and dance worlds think about practicing? Fiddle players Fergal Scahill, Finn Magill, and Rose Flanagan; banjo player Martin Howley; cellist Natalie Haas; flute player Nicole Rabata; and dancer Kieran Jordan share thoughts about woodshedding in the trad world. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to, George McAvoy, Michael Craine, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter. Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr, Daniel, and one anonymous donor for underwriting this episode. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 33 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tunes: “Tap Room, Mountain Road, Galway Rambler” (reels), from Rehearsal Recording, c. 2009 Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Steps: isolated foot track from “Mountain Ramblier,” from Lovers’ Well Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton with Kieran Jordan (feet) Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Priest And His Boots,” from Cover the BuckleArtist: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: Intro reel groove from Rehearsal RecordingArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Horizons,” from BranchesArtist: Andrew Finn Magill Tune: “Megan &amp; Jarrod,” from Ports of CallArtist: Alasdair Fraser &amp; Natalie Haas Tune: “Mini Thanks,” from Flying Pizzicato Artist: Stephen Katz Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Bill Cheatum / Kitchen Girl / The Donegal Lass,” from Live in Galway Artist: We Banjo 3 Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtist: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: “Galway Rambler, Mountain Road,” from Live in Germany Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton with Kieran Jordan Tune: “Tracing the Lines,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Air Tune,” from Roots of the Banjo TreeArtist: We Banjo 3 Song: “More than a Feeling,” from BostonArtist: Boston

Episode 33-The Irish Woodshed

Why do people all around the world head out to Irish music sessions. Big-hearted session hosts Tina Lech, John Williams, Eoin O’Neill, and Brian Conway help host Shannon Heaton decode what their weekly gatherings in Boston, Chicago, Clare, and New York mean to them—and to all the regulars. Boston producer Brian O’Donovan, fiddle teacher Laurel Martin, and flute players Melissa Foster and Scott Boag also weigh in. * * * * * * * Special thanks to this month’s supporters: Patrick O’Leary, Art Costa, Paul Willson, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!  * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 03 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: "The Tap Room &amp; Galway Rambler" (reels), from rehearsal recording Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: "Sunday Bloody Sunday," from WarArtist &amp; Composer: U2  Song: "I’m Shipping up to Boston," from Warrior’s Code Artist: Dropkick Murphys Composer: orig. lyrics by Woody Guthrie Song: "Whiskey in the Jar," recorded on three different Dubliners albums Artist: Dubliners  Song: "Orinoco Flow" (Sail Away), from WatermarkArtist &amp; Composer: Enya aka Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin  Tune: "Jim Donohue’s &amp; Maud Millar," from Session at the Druid Artists: George Keith (fiddle), Tina Lech (fiddle), Shannon Heaton (flute) Tune: "Blackhaired Lass," from Session at the Druid Artists: George Keith (fiddle), Adam Cole Mullen (fiddle), Shannon Heaton (flute) Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Rainy Day," from Session at the Druid Artists: Kathleen Conneely (whistle), Declan Foley (fiddle), Mikey McComiskey Tune: "Out on the Ocean," from Session at Celtic Knot Artists: John Williams (accordion) et al Tune: "John’s Theme," from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Bucks of Oranmore," from Session at Celtic Knot Artists: John Williams (accordion) et al Tune: "It Goes As Follies &amp; Eddie Duffy’s," from The Blue DressArtist: Shannon Heaton Tune: "After Hours Theme," from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Fasten the Leg on Her &amp; Wandering Minstrel," from Session at Dunne’s Artist: Brian Conway (fiddle) Tunes: "Rakes Of Clonmel, The Kiltimagh Jig, Ned Coleman's Jig," from Steam Artist: John Williams

Why do people all around the world head out to Irish music sessions. Big-hearted session hosts Tina Lech, John Williams, Eoin O’Neill, and Brian Conway help host Shannon Heaton decode what their weekly gatherings in Boston, Chicago, Clare, and New York mean to them—and to all the regulars. Boston producer Brian O’Donovan, fiddle teacher Laurel Martin, and flute players Melissa Foster and Scott Boag also weigh in. * * * * * * * Special thanks to this month’s supporters: Patrick O’Leary, Art Costa, Paul Willson, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 03 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: "The Tap Room &amp; Galway Rambler" (reels), from rehearsal recording Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: "Sunday Bloody Sunday," from WarArtist &amp; Composer: U2  Song: "I’m Shipping up to Boston," from Warrior’s Code Artist: Dropkick Murphys Composer: orig. lyrics by Woody Guthrie Song: "Whiskey in the Jar," recorded on three different Dubliners albums Artist: Dubliners  Song: "Orinoco Flow" (Sail Away), from WatermarkArtist &amp; Composer: Enya aka Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin  Tune: "Jim Donohue’s &amp; Maud Millar," from Session at the Druid Artists: George Keith (fiddle), Tina Lech (fiddle), Shannon Heaton (flute) Tune: "Blackhaired Lass," from Session at the Druid Artists: George Keith (fiddle), Adam Cole Mullen (fiddle), Shannon Heaton (flute) Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Rainy Day," from Session at the Druid Artists: Kathleen Conneely (whistle), Declan Foley (fiddle), Mikey McComiskey Tune: "Out on the Ocean," from Session at Celtic Knot Artists: John Williams (accordion) et al Tune: "John’s Theme," from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Bucks of Oranmore," from Session at Celtic Knot Artists: John Williams (accordion) et al Tune: "It Goes As Follies &amp; Eddie Duffy’s," from The Blue DressArtist: Shannon Heaton Tune: "After Hours Theme," from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Fasten the Leg on Her &amp; Wandering Minstrel," from Session at Dunne’s Artist: Brian Conway (fiddle) Tunes: "Rakes Of Clonmel, The Kiltimagh Jig, Ned Coleman's Jig," from Steam Artist: John Williams

Episode 03-Every Tuesday at Nine

What’s at the core of Irish dance music? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Eileen Ivers, Nic Gareiss, Marla Fibish, and Jimmy Keane about trad ‘feel’ and how our instruments, our bodies, our intentions, our culture, and even magical forces shape our rhythmic sense. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Art Costa, Eoin Stan O'Sullivan, Holly Foy and John Hruschka,  Peter Bartman, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 15 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Maid Behind the Bar,” flute rhythm demo Artist: Shannon Heaton Tune: “Apples in Winter,” from An Nollaig: An Irish ChristmasArtist: Eileen Ivers Song: “Only Love" from Change of SeasonArtist: Daryl Hall &amp; John Oates Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Paddy Canny’s Toast” from A Sweetish TuneArtist: Noctambule (Marla Fibish, Bruce Victor) Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist/Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: “Man of Few Words” from Foreign FieldsArtist: This is How We Fly Tune: “Maid Behind the Bar,” quarter-size fiddle demo Artist: Hannon Sheaton Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist/Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist/Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: “Yellow Tinker,” from Cormac Begley 2017 Artist: Cormac Begley  Tune: “Boys of Bluehill, Westport Jig,” from Live at the Acadia Trad SchoolArtist: Jimmy Keane Tune: “House of Ancestors,” from Volume 1: Sound Magic Artist: Afro Celt Sound System Tune: “The Boy in the Boat” (reel), from Rehearsal recording from circa 2008 Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton

What’s at the core of Irish dance music? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Eileen Ivers, Nic Gareiss, Marla Fibish, and Jimmy Keane about trad ‘feel’ and how our instruments, our bodies, our intentions, our culture, and even magical forces shape our rhythmic sense. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Art Costa, Eoin Stan O'Sullivan, Holly Foy and John Hruschka,  Peter Bartman, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 15 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Maid Behind the Bar,” flute rhythm demo Artist: Shannon Heaton Tune: “Apples in Winter,” from An Nollaig: An Irish ChristmasArtist: Eileen Ivers Song: “Only Love" from Change of SeasonArtist: Daryl Hall &amp; John Oates Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Paddy Canny’s Toast” from A Sweetish TuneArtist: Noctambule (Marla Fibish, Bruce Victor) Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist/Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: “Man of Few Words” from Foreign FieldsArtist: This is How We Fly Tune: “Maid Behind the Bar,” quarter-size fiddle demo Artist: Hannon Sheaton Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist/Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist/Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: “Yellow Tinker,” from Cormac Begley 2017 Artist: Cormac Begley  Tune: “Boys of Bluehill, Westport Jig,” from Live at the Acadia Trad SchoolArtist: Jimmy Keane Tune: “House of Ancestors,” from Volume 1: Sound Magic Artist: Afro Celt Sound System Tune: “The Boy in the Boat” (reel), from Rehearsal recording from circa 2008 Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton

Episode 15-Heartbeat of Irish Music

What happens when old traditional music and dance move onto modern concert stages? Do Celtic traditions get a big boost? Do they lose anything on the road to the performing arts center? Journey with host Shannon Heaton as she speaks with Jean-Michel Veillon, Matthew Olwell, Steph Geremia, Kevin Crawford, Herschel Freeman, Eileen Ivers, Mick Moloney, Brian O’Donovan, and Rory Makem about how ‘trad’ continues to change, dissolve, evolve, and inspire. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Thomas Madden, Andy Kruspe, Danny Horton, Chris Murphy, Kathleen Biggins, Ted Coyle in honor of Lynn Cox, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 26all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “My Love is in America,” from deargaArtists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Dans Loudieg,” from PremièreArtist: Kornog  Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Grupai Memories” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Ton DÈrobÈe,” from PremièreArtist: Jean-Michel Veillon with Kornog Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Scottish (Live),” from Live au Cornouaille Artist: Bagad Kemper Song: “Tri Martolod (Live),” from Alan StivellArtist: Alan Stivell Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Flute Duet,” from Christmas Celtic Sojourn, 2007Artist: Louise Mulcahey and Shannon Heaton Tune: “The Cameronian,” from fiddler compArtist: Michael Coleman Song: “Mountain Dew,” from Irish Drinking SongsArtist: The Clancy Brothers &amp; Tommy Makem Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Linnane Terrace,” from The Open RoadArtist: Steph Geremia Tune: “Eanáir,” from LúnasaArtist: Lúnasa Tune: “Dans An Dro,” from PremièreArtist: Jamie McMenemy &amp; Soïg Siberil with Kornog Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Riverdance Medley,” from Eurovision Song Contest Artist: Katie McMahon with Anúna, with musicians who are mostly unattributed online (would have been Bill Whelan on keyboard with, probably, fiddler Máire Breathnach, sax player Kenneth Edge, and others) Composers: Michael McGlynn, Bill Whelan Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Apples in Winter,” from An Nollaig: An Irish ChristmasArtist: Eileen Ivers Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Trip to Birmingham,” from CybertradArtist: Matthew Olwell Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Song: “Jesuitmont,” from PremièreArtist: Kornog Song: “Anarchy In the UK/Silver Spear Mash up,” adapted from Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex PistolsArtist: SP + SH

What happens when old traditional music and dance move onto modern concert stages? Do Celtic traditions get a big boost? Do they lose anything on the road to the performing arts center? Journey with host Shannon Heaton as she speaks with Jean-Michel Veillon, Matthew Olwell, Steph Geremia, Kevin Crawford, Herschel Freeman, Eileen Ivers, Mick Moloney, Brian O’Donovan, and Rory Makem about how ‘trad’ continues to change, dissolve, evolve, and inspire. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Thomas Madden, Andy Kruspe, Danny Horton, Chris Murphy, Kathleen Biggins, Ted Coyle in honor of Lynn Cox, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.IrishMusicStories.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 26all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “My Love is in America,” from deargaArtists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Dans Loudieg,” from PremièreArtist: Kornog  Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Grupai Memories” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Ton DÈrobÈe,” from PremièreArtist: Jean-Michel Veillon with Kornog Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Scottish (Live),” from Live au Cornouaille Artist: Bagad Kemper Song: “Tri Martolod (Live),” from Alan StivellArtist: Alan Stivell Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Flute Duet,” from Christmas Celtic Sojourn, 2007Artist: Louise Mulcahey and Shannon Heaton Tune: “The Cameronian,” from fiddler compArtist: Michael Coleman Song: “Mountain Dew,” from Irish Drinking SongsArtist: The Clancy Brothers &amp; Tommy Makem Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Linnane Terrace,” from The Open RoadArtist: Steph Geremia Tune: “Eanáir,” from LúnasaArtist: Lúnasa Tune: “Dans An Dro,” from PremièreArtist: Jamie McMenemy &amp; Soïg Siberil with Kornog Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Riverdance Medley,” from Eurovision Song Contest Artist: Katie McMahon with Anúna, with musicians who are mostly unattributed online (would have been Bill Whelan on keyboard with, probably, fiddler Máire Breathnach, sax player Kenneth Edge, and others) Composers: Michael McGlynn, Bill Whelan Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Apples in Winter,” from An Nollaig: An Irish ChristmasArtist: Eileen Ivers Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Trip to Birmingham,” from CybertradArtist: Matthew Olwell Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Song: “Jesuitmont,” from PremièreArtist: Kornog Song: “Anarchy In the UK/Silver Spear Mash up,” adapted from Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex PistolsArtist: SP + SH

Episode 26-Kitchen to Concert Stage

Can you really open a pub with a tune and a dream? Siobhan and Brendan McKinney and Tommy McCarthy, owners of two of North America’s most esteemed Irish pubs, talk about what happened to them when they put the music and the welcome first. * * * * * * * Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this epiosode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org  * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 04 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated  Tune: “The Boy in the Boat” (reel), from Rehearsal recording from circa 2008 Artist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Meaning of Life Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "My Love is in America "(reel), from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Lord McDonald (reel)," from The Enduring Magic (coll. of restored original recordings from c. 1944) Artist: Michael Coleman (fiddle), Ed Geoghegan (piano) Tune: "Sabai Sabai," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: "Jackson’s Jig," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Ramblin’ Man Theme," from from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Meaning of Life Reprise," from from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Marty Fahey March," from Chief O’Neill’s Pub session Artist: Brendan McKinney (flute), Siobhan McKinney (flute), John Williams (piano) Tune: "Si Beag Si Mor," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar), Shannon Heaton (flute)

Can you really open a pub with a tune and a dream? Siobhan and Brendan McKinney and Tommy McCarthy, owners of two of North America’s most esteemed Irish pubs, talk about what happened to them when they put the music and the welcome first. * * * * * * * Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this epiosode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 04 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “The Boy in the Boat” (reel), from Rehearsal recording from circa 2008 Artist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Meaning of Life Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "My Love is in America "(reel), from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Lord McDonald (reel)," from The Enduring Magic (coll. of restored original recordings from c. 1944) Artist: Michael Coleman (fiddle), Ed Geoghegan (piano) Tune: "Sabai Sabai," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: "Jackson’s Jig," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Ramblin’ Man Theme," from from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Meaning of Life Reprise," from from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Marty Fahey March," from Chief O’Neill’s Pub session Artist: Brendan McKinney (flute), Siobhan McKinney (flute), John Williams (piano) Tune: "Si Beag Si Mor," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar), Shannon Heaton (flute)

Episode 04-Cuppa Tea with McKinneys and McCarthy

Why do old ballads endure? Does it make sense to sing about Willie and Mary, when our playgrounds are filled with Ozzies and Loxleys? Do we really need to say “my love is like a red, red rose,” or can’t we use a modern metaphor and call her really hot? Laura Cortese, Cathy Jordan, Sam Amidon, Robbie O’Connell, and Karan Casey help host Shannon Heaton explore old ballads in a dating app era. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Pat Wilcox, Mike Schock, Billie Neal for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 17 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “Lovely Annie,” from Tell You in Earnest Artists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Song: “Shanagolden,” from The Thrush in the Storm Artist: Dervish (Cathy Jordan singing) Song: “Sabai Sabai” Artist: Matt Heaton Song: “Low Hum,” from California Calling Artist: Laura Cortese &amp; the Dance Cards Song: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Banks of Red Roses,” from Happy DazeArtist: Karine Polwart with the Battlefield Band   Song: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Jersey City,” from Nic Gareiss &amp; Emma BeatonArtists: Nic Gareiss &amp; Emma Beaton Song: “Lily-O” from Lily-O Artist: Sam Tunes: “Jackie Coleman’s Reel” from Music at Matt Molloy’sArtists: Matt Molloy and co. Song: Streets of Derry” from Bright Sunny SouthArtist: Sam Amidon Song: “Pretty Fair Damsel” from I See the SignArtist: Sam Amidon Song: “The Green Gowned Lass,” from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish Song: “Érin Grá Mo Chroí,” from Midsummer’s NightArtist: Dervish Tune: “The Rolling Wave,” from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Once There Was a Little Girl” from Children’s Songs and Stories Artist: Ed McCurdy  Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,”  Live at WGBHArtist: Robbie O’Connell  Song: “The Winning Side,” from The Rights of Man: The Concert for Joseph DohertyArtists: Robbie O’Connell, Mick Moloney, Jimmy Keane   Song: “Siúil Arun” AKA Johnny’s Gone for Soldier, from SolasArtists: Solas Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Ae Fond Kiss,” from Ships in the ForestArtist: Karan Casey Song: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” from I Am…. Sasha FierceArtist: Beyoncé

Why do old ballads endure? Does it make sense to sing about Willie and Mary, when our playgrounds are filled with Ozzies and Loxleys? Do we really need to say “my love is like a red, red rose,” or can’t we use a modern metaphor and call her really hot? Laura Cortese, Cathy Jordan, Sam Amidon, Robbie O’Connell, and Karan Casey help host Shannon Heaton explore old ballads in a dating app era. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Pat Wilcox, Mike Schock, Billie Neal for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 17 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “Lovely Annie,” from Tell You in Earnest Artists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Song: “Shanagolden,” from The Thrush in the Storm Artist: Dervish (Cathy Jordan singing) Song: “Sabai Sabai” Artist: Matt Heaton Song: “Low Hum,” from California Calling Artist: Laura Cortese &amp; the Dance Cards Song: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Banks of Red Roses,” from Happy DazeArtist: Karine Polwart with the Battlefield Band   Song: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Jersey City,” from Nic Gareiss &amp; Emma BeatonArtists: Nic Gareiss &amp; Emma Beaton Song: “Lily-O” from Lily-O Artist: Sam Tunes: “Jackie Coleman’s Reel” from Music at Matt Molloy’sArtists: Matt Molloy and co. Song: Streets of Derry” from Bright Sunny SouthArtist: Sam Amidon Song: “Pretty Fair Damsel” from I See the SignArtist: Sam Amidon Song: “The Green Gowned Lass,” from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish Song: “Érin Grá Mo Chroí,” from Midsummer’s NightArtist: Dervish Tune: “The Rolling Wave,” from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Once There Was a Little Girl” from Children’s Songs and Stories Artist: Ed McCurdy  Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,”  Live at WGBHArtist: Robbie O’Connell  Song: “The Winning Side,” from The Rights of Man: The Concert for Joseph DohertyArtists: Robbie O’Connell, Mick Moloney, Jimmy Keane   Song: “Siúil Arun” AKA Johnny’s Gone for Soldier, from SolasArtists: Solas Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Ae Fond Kiss,” from Ships in the ForestArtist: Karan Casey Song: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” from I Am…. Sasha FierceArtist: Beyoncé

Episode 17-Why Willie and Mary Matter

How are traditional musicians and dancers continuing creative careers and group music events during the Covid-19 pandemic? How is social distancing affecting the jigs and reels? In this unexpected open of Season Four of Irish Music Stories, musicians from Ireland, England, Belgium, Sweden, and the U.S. address on and offline strategies… from a safe distance. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Chris Murphy, John Kerr, John Pradarelli, Sharon Murphy, Finn Agenbroad, Charlie Durfee, Mark Johnson, Will Coleman, Gary Usher, Dana Griepentrog, John Plock, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 40 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Haapvesi,” from January EPArtist: Assembly Tune: “Cat’s Meow,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Midnight Sojourn Intro,” from Kitchen SessionsArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Bb Shuffle,” from Kitchen SessionsArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Ciuri Ciuri,” from March 14 video on Sicilian balconyArtist: Italian Neighbors Tune: “Mångatskrinna,” from All in AlwaysArtist: Laura Cortese Tune: “Noisy Curlew,” from Dear Old Erin's Isle: Irish Traditional Music from AmericaArtists: Eileen Ivers, Seamus Egan Tune: “Humours of Ballyconnell,” from JamKazam recordingArtists: Pete Strickler, Dirk Mewes, Kevin Rumery Tune: “Griffenfelt,” from March 31, 2020 Virtual Quarantine videoArtist: Folk All-In Band... watch VIDEO HERE! Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Pound the Floor” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Father Kelly’s Reel,” from Tune.Supply MusicArtists: Caitlin Warbelow &amp; Chris Ranney Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Oran Na Maighdean Mhara,” from Four / 4Artists: Kirstan Allstaff Tune: “Paddy Canny's Toast,” from A Sweetish TuneArtist: Noctambule Tune: “The Hunt Set Dance,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Joanie Madden &amp; Michael Holland  Tune: “Johnny Going to Ceilidh,” from demoArtists: Flynn Cohen &amp; Matt Heaton Tune: “Lord McDonald’s” from Boston College Irish Fiddle FestivalArtists: assembled fiddle players Tune: “Foggy Dew,” from MBM Performs Irish ClassicsArtist: Music Box Mania Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: “Ratholdran Castle,” from Trian IIArtist: Trian Tune: “Cats Meow,” from Joanie’s Living RoomArtist: Joanie Madden

How are traditional musicians and dancers continuing creative careers and group music events during the Covid-19 pandemic? How is social distancing affecting the jigs and reels? In this unexpected open of Season Four of Irish Music Stories, musicians from Ireland, England, Belgium, Sweden, and the U.S. address on and offline strategies… from a safe distance. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Chris Murphy, John Kerr, John Pradarelli, Sharon Murphy, Finn Agenbroad, Charlie Durfee, Mark Johnson, Will Coleman, Gary Usher, Dana Griepentrog, John Plock, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 40 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Haapvesi,” from January EPArtist: Assembly Tune: “Cat’s Meow,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Midnight Sojourn Intro,” from Kitchen SessionsArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Bb Shuffle,” from Kitchen SessionsArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Ciuri Ciuri,” from March 14 video on Sicilian balconyArtist: Italian Neighbors Tune: “Mångatskrinna,” from All in AlwaysArtist: Laura Cortese Tune: “Noisy Curlew,” from Dear Old Erin's Isle: Irish Traditional Music from AmericaArtists: Eileen Ivers, Seamus Egan Tune: “Humours of Ballyconnell,” from JamKazam recordingArtists: Pete Strickler, Dirk Mewes, Kevin Rumery Tune: “Griffenfelt,” from March 31, 2020 Virtual Quarantine videoArtist: Folk All-In Band... <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE4HlB1KXCA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">watch VIDEO HERE!</a> Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Pound the Floor” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Father Kelly’s Reel,” from Tune.Supply MusicArtists: Caitlin Warbelow &amp; Chris Ranney Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Oran Na Maighdean Mhara,” from Four / 4Artists: Kirstan Allstaff Tune: “Paddy Canny's Toast,” from A Sweetish TuneArtist: Noctambule Tune: “The Hunt Set Dance,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Joanie Madden &amp; Michael Holland  Tune: “Johnny Going to Ceilidh,” from demoArtists: Flynn Cohen &amp; Matt Heaton Tune: “Lord McDonald’s” from Boston College Irish Fiddle FestivalArtists: assembled fiddle players Tune: “Foggy Dew,” from MBM Performs Irish ClassicsArtist: Music Box Mania Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: “Ratholdran Castle,” from Trian IIArtist: Trian Tune: “Cats Meow,” from Joanie’s Living RoomArtist: Joanie Madden

Episode 40-Irish Tunes in the Key of C-19

What’s a sure-fire way to make your season bright? Check out this PLAYLIST and collection of mini-stories from Laurel Martin, Kevin Crawford, Daithi Sproule, Maeve Gilchrist &amp; Nic Gareiss, Trad Youth Exchange, Liz Carroll, The Makem and Spain Brothers, and Cherish the Ladies.  Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Bippus, Joseph Garrett, Lynn Cox, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 23 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Session in the KitchenArtists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tunes: “The Newtown Bridge, The Thrush in the Bush,” (Jigs) from Larks &amp; ThrushesArtist: Laurel Martin (fiddle) Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tunes: “Tommy Peoples’, The Long Drop, Callaghan’s,” (Reels) from In Good CompanyArtists: Kevin Crawford (flute), Tommy Peoples (fiddle), Arty McGlynn (guitar), Jim Higgins (bodhran) Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Golden Slumbers,” from OverlandArtists: Daithi Sproule (voice, guitar), Randal Bays (fiddle) Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Sand Hunter,” from Celtic Colours LIVE Vol. 2Artists: Maeve Gilchrist (harp), Nic Gareiss (feet) Tune: “Grupai” reprise from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tunes: “Sean Bui, Tatter Jack Walsh” (Jigs) from From Tulla To Boston: Live At The BurrenArtist: Trad Youth Exchange Tunes: “Barbra Streisand's Trip to Saginaw, Michael Connell’s,” (Reels) from On the OffbeatArtists: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Sean Óg Graham (guitar), Trevor Hutchinson (bass) Tune: “John’s Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Ha’penny Bridge,” from Home Away from Home (Live from the Mother Lode Theatre In Butte, MT)Artists: The Makem and Spain Brothers Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tunes: “Old Maids Of Galway, Flooded Road to Glentease, Sunny Banks, Free and Easy,”  (Reels) from An Irish HomecomingArtists: Cherish the Ladies Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Lucky Dozen, the Skylark,” (Mazurka &amp; Reel) from Blue Skies AboveArtist: Shannon Heaton (whistle), Matt Heaton (guitar), Paddy League (drums)

What’s a sure-fire way to make your season bright? Check out this PLAYLIST and collection of mini-stories from Laurel Martin, Kevin Crawford, Daithi Sproule, Maeve Gilchrist &amp; Nic Gareiss, Trad Youth Exchange, Liz Carroll, The Makem and Spain Brothers, and Cherish the Ladies.  Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Bippus, Joseph Garrett, Lynn Cox, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 23 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Session in the KitchenArtists: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tunes: “The Newtown Bridge, The Thrush in the Bush,” (Jigs) from Larks &amp; ThrushesArtist: Laurel Martin (fiddle) Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tunes: “Tommy Peoples’, The Long Drop, Callaghan’s,” (Reels) from In Good CompanyArtists: Kevin Crawford (flute), Tommy Peoples (fiddle), Arty McGlynn (guitar), Jim Higgins (bodhran) Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Golden Slumbers,” from OverlandArtists: Daithi Sproule (voice, guitar), Randal Bays (fiddle) Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Sand Hunter,” from Celtic Colours LIVE Vol. 2Artists: Maeve Gilchrist (harp), Nic Gareiss (feet) Tune: “Grupai” reprise from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tunes: “Sean Bui, Tatter Jack Walsh” (Jigs) from From Tulla To Boston: Live At The BurrenArtist: Trad Youth Exchange Tunes: “Barbra Streisand's Trip to Saginaw, Michael Connell’s,” (Reels) from On the OffbeatArtists: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Sean Óg Graham (guitar), Trevor Hutchinson (bass) Tune: “John’s Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Ha’penny Bridge,” from Home Away from Home (Live from the Mother Lode Theatre In Butte, MT)Artists: The Makem and Spain Brothers Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tunes: “Old Maids Of Galway, Flooded Road to Glentease, Sunny Banks, Free and Easy,”  (Reels) from An Irish HomecomingArtists: Cherish the Ladies Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Lucky Dozen, the Skylark,” (Mazurka &amp; Reel) from Blue Skies AboveArtist: Shannon Heaton (whistle), Matt Heaton (guitar), Paddy League (drums)

Episode 23-IMS Playlist

How do Scottish and Irish music intersect? How are they distinct? And why do so many trendy tunes come from Scotland?  Host Shannon Heaton talks with Aaron Jones, Ed Pearlman, Natalie Haas and Hanneke Cassel to learn what it means to be a traditional Scottish musician today—in Scotland, and in the States. Warning: this episode contains very few mentions of haggis… or kilts. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Sharon Murphy, Mike Lagana, Brian Edmiston, Michael Craine, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 31 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Medium Man,” from Happy DazeArtist: Battlefield Band Tune: “Hector the Hero Medley,” from 2015 Worlds CompetitionArtist: Inveraray District Pipe Band Tune: “Lady Carmichael,” from ThunderstruckArtist: Gordon Duncan Tune: “A Modal Groove,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Strathspey,” from Celtic Mouth MusicArtist: John Macdonald Tune: “Bb intro,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Lon-Dubh,” (the Blackbird), from Lon-DubhArtist: Julie Fowlis Tune: “The Anniversary Reel,” from Out for the NightArtist: Battlefield Band Song: “Star o’ the Bar,” from Four on the FloorArtist: Old Blind Dogs, feat. Aaron Jones vocals Tune: “Nonna Pina / Space Ghettos,” from Free OneArtist: Kinnaris Quintet Tune: “The Burrian,” from Arc LightArtist: Lau Tune: “Scraping the Barrel,” from The Arms Daughter’s DealerArtist: Shooglenifty Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Open to the Elements,” from Between Wind and WaterArtist: String Sisters Tune: “Cuffe’s,” from On the EdgeArtist: Ed Pearlman and Neil Pearlman Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The 24th Guards Brigade At Anzio,” from Happy DazeArtist: Battlefield Band Tune: “Cathkin Braes,” from Another GemArtist: Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain Tune: “Run to Fly,” from Run to FlyArtist: Alba’s Edge Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Leather Britches,” from Aereo-PlainArtist: John Hartford Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Will Ye Go Lassie, Go,” (AKA Wild Mountain Thyme), from Wild Mountain ThymeArtist: The McPeake Family Track: “Scottish Reel Rhythm Demo,” from Instructional VideoArtist: Hanneke Cassel Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Low Hum,” from California CallingArtist: Laura Cortese &amp; the Dance Cards Tune: “Crabbit Shona,” from The Red House – The Heritage of the Scottish FiddleArtist: Chris Duncan, Catherine Strutt &amp; Julian Thompson Tunes: “Jig Runrig, The Ramnee Ceilidh,” from Highlander’s Farewell Artists: Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas Tune: “Adelaide / Keeping up with Christine,” from Ports of CallArtist: Alasdair Fraser &amp; Natalie Haas Tune: “Ron Burgundy Tribute: The Glass Case of Emotion/Sweet Grandmother's Spatula,” from SilverArtist: Hanneke Cassel Tune: Jenny Dang the Weaver,” from Jam at PDB c/o IsabelleArtist: Students and Faculty Tune: "Miller of Drone," from Tall TalesArtist: The McKassons Tune: “Black Bread,” from Journey BegunArtist: Athena Tergis &amp; Laura Risk Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Julia Delaney,” from Jam at PDB c/o IsabelleArtist: Students and Faculty Tune: "Brooklyn’s Lullaby," from Lullabies for LoveArtist: Hanneke Cassel Song: Bonny Labouring Boy, from A Different LifeArtist: Emily Smith

How do Scottish and Irish music intersect? How are they distinct? And why do so many trendy tunes come from Scotland?  Host Shannon Heaton talks with Aaron Jones, Ed Pearlman, Natalie Haas and Hanneke Cassel to learn what it means to be a traditional Scottish musician today—in Scotland, and in the States. Warning: this episode contains very few mentions of haggis… or kilts. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Sharon Murphy, Mike Lagana, Brian Edmiston, Michael Craine, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 31 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Medium Man,” from Happy DazeArtist: Battlefield Band Tune: “Hector the Hero Medley,” from 2015 Worlds CompetitionArtist: Inveraray District Pipe Band Tune: “Lady Carmichael,” from ThunderstruckArtist: Gordon Duncan Tune: “A Modal Groove,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Strathspey,” from Celtic Mouth MusicArtist: John Macdonald Tune: “Bb intro,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Lon-Dubh,” (the Blackbird), from Lon-DubhArtist: Julie Fowlis Tune: “The Anniversary Reel,” from Out for the NightArtist: Battlefield Band Song: “Star o’ the Bar,” from Four on the FloorArtist: Old Blind Dogs, feat. Aaron Jones vocals Tune: “Nonna Pina / Space Ghettos,” from Free OneArtist: Kinnaris Quintet Tune: “The Burrian,” from Arc LightArtist: Lau Tune: “Scraping the Barrel,” from The Arms Daughter’s DealerArtist: Shooglenifty Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Open to the Elements,” from Between Wind and WaterArtist: String Sisters Tune: “Cuffe’s,” from On the EdgeArtist: Ed Pearlman and Neil Pearlman Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The 24th Guards Brigade At Anzio,” from Happy DazeArtist: Battlefield Band Tune: “Cathkin Braes,” from Another GemArtist: Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain Tune: “Run to Fly,” from Run to FlyArtist: Alba’s Edge Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Leather Britches,” from Aereo-PlainArtist: John Hartford Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Will Ye Go Lassie, Go,” (AKA Wild Mountain Thyme), from Wild Mountain ThymeArtist: The McPeake Family Track: “Scottish Reel Rhythm Demo,” from Instructional VideoArtist: Hanneke Cassel Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Low Hum,” from California CallingArtist: Laura Cortese &amp; the Dance Cards Tune: “Crabbit Shona,” from The Red House – The Heritage of the Scottish FiddleArtist: Chris Duncan, Catherine Strutt &amp; Julian Thompson Tunes: “Jig Runrig, The Ramnee Ceilidh,” from Highlander’s Farewell Artists: Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas Tune: “Adelaide / Keeping up with Christine,” from Ports of CallArtist: Alasdair Fraser &amp; Natalie Haas Tune: “Ron Burgundy Tribute: The Glass Case of Emotion/Sweet Grandmother's Spatula,” from SilverArtist: Hanneke Cassel Tune: Jenny Dang the Weaver,” from Jam at PDB c/o IsabelleArtist: Students and Faculty Tune: "Miller of Drone," from Tall TalesArtist: The McKassons Tune: “Black Bread,” from Journey BegunArtist: Athena Tergis &amp; Laura Risk Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Julia Delaney,” from Jam at PDB c/o IsabelleArtist: Students and Faculty Tune: "Brooklyn’s Lullaby," from Lullabies for LoveArtist: Hanneke Cassel Song: Bonny Labouring Boy, from A Different LifeArtist: Emily Smith

Episode 31-The Scottish Connection

What exactly IS folklore… and tradition (in 2018)? Host Shannon Heaton talks with accordion players Billy, Sean and Mikey McComiskey and folklorist Maggie Holtzberg about stories that transcend the bellows of the button box. Learn why it’s important to “sustain, enshrine, and pass on living traditions.” There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Walsh, Chris Stuart, Brian Benscoter, Randall Semagin and Sebastian Winterflood for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 16 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from Rehearsal, circa 2013 Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “St. Patrick’s Day,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, Josh Dukes, Matt Mulqueen, Kieran Jordan Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Pound the Floor ,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The Blackthorn” from Joe Cooley Artist: Joe Cooley Tune: “The Diamond,” from Out of the BoxArtist: Billy McComiskey Tune: HORNPIPE from Live at Millennium Stage Artist: Billy, Sean, Mikey, Pat McComiskey Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: Silver Spear, from Kitchen Session Artist: Sean McComiskey, Cleek Schrey Tune: Ratholdran Castle, from Trian II Artist: Billy McComiskey, Liz Carroll, Daithi Sproule Tune: “When the Cock Crows it is Morn” from Live at Millennium Stage Artist: Sean McComiskey, Josh Dukes

What exactly IS folklore… and tradition (in 2018)? Host Shannon Heaton talks with accordion players Billy, Sean and Mikey McComiskey and folklorist Maggie Holtzberg about stories that transcend the bellows of the button box. Learn why it’s important to “sustain, enshrine, and pass on living traditions.” There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Walsh, Chris Stuart, Brian Benscoter, Randall Semagin and Sebastian Winterflood for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 16 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from Rehearsal, circa 2013 Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “St. Patrick’s Day,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, Josh Dukes, Matt Mulqueen, Kieran Jordan Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Pound the Floor ,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The Blackthorn” from Joe Cooley Artist: Joe Cooley Tune: “The Diamond,” from Out of the BoxArtist: Billy McComiskey Tune: HORNPIPE from Live at Millennium Stage Artist: Billy, Sean, Mikey, Pat McComiskey Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: Silver Spear, from Kitchen Session Artist: Sean McComiskey, Cleek Schrey Tune: Ratholdran Castle, from Trian II Artist: Billy McComiskey, Liz Carroll, Daithi Sproule Tune: “When the Cock Crows it is Morn” from Live at Millennium Stage Artist: Sean McComiskey, Josh Dukes

Episode 16-Pushing All the Right Buttons

What did Irish Boston look like in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s? What were the days of social dance halls all about? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Sue Lindsay, Joanie Madden, Kevin Doyle, Helen Kisiel, and Brian O’Donovan about this colorful time in Irish American history… and about immigration in an Irish key. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Michele Sims, John Mullen, Kerstin Otten, Brian Benscoter, William Dodd, Jack McCreless, Mark Johnson for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 14 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from RehearsalArtist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Song: “I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover,” from The Big Brass Band from Brazil (1948) Artist: Art Mooney, vocals, with Mike Pignatore, banjo Composer: Mort Dixon and Harry M. Woods. Tune: “Celtic Reprise” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Song: “Thousands Are Sailing to America,” from Parallel Lines Artist: Andy Irvine Composer: Traditional words, music by Andy Tune: “Abbey Reel” (reel) from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Buttons and Bows" Artist: Gene Autry Composer: Music by Jay Livingston, lyrics by Ray Evans. Tune: "Inisheer," from Ireland’s HarvestArtist: Joe Derrane  Tune: Siege of Ennis Artist: Johnny Powell Band Tune: Ennis Encounter (Jig) Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Composer: Brendan Tonra Tune: “Rambling Man” (reel)  from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Kevin Keegan’s,” from Galway AfternoonArtists: Joe and Joanie Madden  Song: “‘Neath Her Shawl of Galway Grey" Artist: Connie Foley, with Mickey Carton’s Orchestra Tune: “Tom Ashe’s March, Black Haired Lass, Spike Island Lasses ” from Kitchen session Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Cape Breton Breakdown” Artist: Jerry’s Hayshakers Tune: "Quinn of Armagh," from Banks of the ShannonArtist: Seamus Connolly Tune: “Cat’s Meow,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies Composer: Joanie Madden Tune: “Shoe the Donkey,” from Kitchen session Artist: Matt Heaton (banjo)

What did Irish Boston look like in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s? What were the days of social dance halls all about? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Sue Lindsay, Joanie Madden, Kevin Doyle, Helen Kisiel, and Brian O’Donovan about this colorful time in Irish American history… and about immigration in an Irish key. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Michele Sims, John Mullen, Kerstin Otten, Brian Benscoter, William Dodd, Jack McCreless, Mark Johnson for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 14 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from RehearsalArtist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Song: “I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover,” from The Big Brass Band from Brazil (1948) Artist: Art Mooney, vocals, with Mike Pignatore, banjo Composer: Mort Dixon and Harry M. Woods. Tune: “Celtic Reprise” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Song: “Thousands Are Sailing to America,” from Parallel Lines Artist: Andy Irvine Composer: Traditional words, music by Andy Tune: “Abbey Reel” (reel) from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Buttons and Bows" Artist: Gene Autry Composer: Music by Jay Livingston, lyrics by Ray Evans. Tune: "Inisheer," from Ireland’s HarvestArtist: Joe Derrane  Tune: Siege of Ennis Artist: Johnny Powell Band Tune: Ennis Encounter (Jig) Artist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Composer: Brendan Tonra Tune: “Rambling Man” (reel)  from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Kevin Keegan’s,” from Galway AfternoonArtists: Joe and Joanie Madden  Song: “‘Neath Her Shawl of Galway Grey" Artist: Connie Foley, with Mickey Carton’s Orchestra Tune: “Tom Ashe’s March, Black Haired Lass, Spike Island Lasses ” from Kitchen session Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Cape Breton Breakdown” Artist: Jerry’s Hayshakers Tune: "Quinn of Armagh," from Banks of the ShannonArtist: Seamus Connolly Tune: “Cat’s Meow,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies Composer: Joanie Madden Tune: “Shoe the Donkey,” from Kitchen session Artist: Matt Heaton (banjo)

Episode 14-Dance Hall Days

What’s the buzz behind the uilleann pipes? Here’s the story of Irish piping: how the chanter, drones, and regulators hum together…. and how the lure, the lore, and the love of the uilleann pipes go for The Rowsome family, Tim Britton, Tom Rota, Patrick Hutchinson, and Isaac Alderson.  There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter and two anonymous donors for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 07 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Silver Spear,” from Kitty Lie OverArtists: Mick O'Brien &amp; Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh Tune: “Heartstrings Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Tom Billy's Butcher's March,” from Swimming Against the FallsArtist: Joey Abarta Tune: “Triumph Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Padraig O'Keefe's 1 &amp; 2/The Humours Of Ballydaly” from Notes from the HeartArtists: Louise and Michelle Mulcahy Tune: “The Praties are Dug and the Frost is All Over” from 40 Years of PipingArtist: Seamus Ennis Tune: “Pipe Solo - Slow Air” from Standing Barefoot at the AltarArtist: Tim Britton with Chulrua Tune: “McFarley’s/Mill Na Maídí” from Harvest StormArtist: Altan Tune: “Jackson’s Frieze Coat” from Irish Wind MusicArtist: Bill Ochs Tune: “Kesh Jig” from In ConcertArtist: Bothy Band Tune: “The Old Coolun” from Take Me TenderArtist: Jimmy O’Brien Moran Tune: “Garret Barry’s/The Bucks of Oranmore” from In ConcertArtist: Paddy Keenan with the Bothy Band

What’s the buzz behind the uilleann pipes? Here’s the story of Irish piping: how the chanter, drones, and regulators hum together…. and how the lure, the lore, and the love of the uilleann pipes go for The Rowsome family, Tim Britton, Tom Rota, Patrick Hutchinson, and Isaac Alderson.  There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter and two anonymous donors for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 07 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Silver Spear,” from Kitty Lie OverArtists: Mick O'Brien &amp; Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh Tune: “Heartstrings Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Tom Billy's Butcher's March,” from Swimming Against the FallsArtist: Joey Abarta Tune: “Triumph Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Padraig O'Keefe's 1 &amp; 2/The Humours Of Ballydaly” from Notes from the HeartArtists: Louise and Michelle Mulcahy Tune: “The Praties are Dug and the Frost is All Over” from 40 Years of PipingArtist: Seamus Ennis Tune: “Pipe Solo - Slow Air” from Standing Barefoot at the AltarArtist: Tim Britton with Chulrua Tune: “McFarley’s/Mill Na Maídí” from Harvest StormArtist: Altan Tune: “Jackson’s Frieze Coat” from Irish Wind MusicArtist: Bill Ochs Tune: “Kesh Jig” from In ConcertArtist: Bothy Band Tune: “The Old Coolun” from Take Me TenderArtist: Jimmy O’Brien Moran Tune: “Garret Barry’s/The Bucks of Oranmore” from In ConcertArtist: Paddy Keenan with the Bothy Band

Episode 07-The Piper

Len Graham

Why learn old songs from your neighbors, when the airwaves are brimming with NEW music? And how can a rooster’s crow affect singing technique? Hear stories behind Len Graham’s life of song in this month’s Cuppa Tea chat. No matter the aperture, apertoire, or repertoire, Len’s got a story (and a song) to suit the situation. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to hatao, Chris Murphy, Justin Anderson, Lynn Hayes, BrotherHug, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * *Music Heard on IMS Episode 32all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “The Wheels of the World,” from Do Me JusticeArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Fair Rosa,” and “Early in the Morning AKA When I Was Young,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “As I Roved Out” excerpt,  sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Song: “As I Roved Out,” from The Heart Is TrueArtist: Sarah Makem Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Now Westlin Winds" (AKA Western Winds), sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Moorlough Shore,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “The Girl that Broke My Heart,” from Celtic Mouth MusicArtists: Joe Holmes &amp; Len Graham Tune: “Farewell to Whiskey,” from The Star Above the GarterArtists: Denis Murphy &amp; Julia Clifford Song: “Rambling Irishman,” from The Best of DeDannanArtist: DeDannan Song: “New York Bay,” from Max Hunter Collection #455 (c/o Missouri State University, Duane G. Meyer Library)Artist: Bertha Lauderdale Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Parting Glass,” from After DawningArtists: Joe Holmes &amp; Len Graham Song: “Ye Lovers All,” from Ye Lovers AllArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Bb Intro Groove,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Fox and the Hare,” from When I Was YoungArtists: Len Graham and Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin Song: “Where the Moorcocks Crow,” from The Road TakenArtists: Len Graham &amp; Brian Ó Hairt Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,” from live at WGBHArtist: Robbie O’Connell Song: “The Lowlands of Holland” [intro and outro only], sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “The Blackbird,” from The Star Above the GarterArtists: Denis Murphy Song: “The Royal Blackbird,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Song: “The Parting Glass” [outro lilting], from After DawningArtists: Joe Holmes &amp; Len Graham Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Song: “Rooster Crow,” recorded by Benjamin Nelan used under Creative Commons license

Why learn old songs from your neighbors, when the airwaves are brimming with NEW music? And how can a rooster’s crow affect singing technique? Hear stories behind Len Graham’s life of song in this month’s Cuppa Tea chat. No matter the aperture, apertoire, or repertoire, Len’s got a story (and a song) to suit the situation. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to hatao, Chris Murphy, Justin Anderson, Lynn Hayes, BrotherHug, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * *Music Heard on IMS Episode 32all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “The Wheels of the World,” from Do Me JusticeArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Fair Rosa,” and “Early in the Morning AKA When I Was Young,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “As I Roved Out” excerpt,  sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Song: “As I Roved Out,” from The Heart Is TrueArtist: Sarah Makem Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Now Westlin Winds" (AKA Western Winds), sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Moorlough Shore,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “The Girl that Broke My Heart,” from Celtic Mouth MusicArtists: Joe Holmes &amp; Len Graham Tune: “Farewell to Whiskey,” from The Star Above the GarterArtists: Denis Murphy &amp; Julia Clifford Song: “Rambling Irishman,” from The Best of DeDannanArtist: DeDannan Song: “New York Bay,” from Max Hunter Collection #455 (c/o Missouri State University, Duane G. Meyer Library)Artist: Bertha Lauderdale Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Parting Glass,” from After DawningArtists: Joe Holmes &amp; Len Graham Song: “Ye Lovers All,” from Ye Lovers AllArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Bb Intro Groove,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Fox and the Hare,” from When I Was YoungArtists: Len Graham and Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin Song: “Where the Moorcocks Crow,” from The Road TakenArtists: Len Graham &amp; Brian Ó Hairt Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,” from live at WGBHArtist: Robbie O’Connell Song: “The Lowlands of Holland” [intro and outro only], sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “The Blackbird,” from The Star Above the GarterArtists: Denis Murphy Song: “The Royal Blackbird,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Song: “The Parting Glass” [outro lilting], from After DawningArtists: Joe Holmes &amp; Len Graham Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Song: “Rooster Crow,” recorded by Benjamin Nelan used under Creative Commons license

Episode 32-Cuppa Tea with Len Graham

What’s up with Irish ‘backing’? How does accompaniment fit in the melodic Irish tradition, and how does it feel to invent chords for Irish tunes and songs? Accompanists Matt Heaton, Neil Pearlman, Keith Murphy, and John Doyle talk about share their thoughts on culture, conversation, and the role that guitar, bouzouki, piano, and harp (and flow state) play in Irish music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Patrick O’Leary, Art Costa, Paul Willson, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music.  Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org  * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 06 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “Lily of the West,” from Lovers’ WellArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton (this track with Keith Murphy) Tune: “Mist Covered Mountain and Tell Her I Am,” from DeargaArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Run to Fly,” from Run to FlyArtist: Alba’s Edge (feat. Neil Pearlman) Tune: “The Phoenix,” from January EPArtist: Assembly (feat. Keith Murphy) Song: “Buonaparte,” from Bound for CanaanArtist: Keith Murphy Tune: “The Rock Reel Set,” from Lake EffectArtist: Liz Carroll with John Doyle Tune: “Johnny Going to Ceilidh,” from DemoArtist: Matt Heaton, Flynn Cohen

What’s up with Irish ‘backing’? How does accompaniment fit in the melodic Irish tradition, and how does it feel to invent chords for Irish tunes and songs? Accompanists Matt Heaton, Neil Pearlman, Keith Murphy, and John Doyle talk about share their thoughts on culture, conversation, and the role that guitar, bouzouki, piano, and harp (and flow state) play in Irish music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Patrick O’Leary, Art Costa, Paul Willson, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 06 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “Lily of the West,” from Lovers’ WellArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton (this track with Keith Murphy) Tune: “Mist Covered Mountain and Tell Her I Am,” from DeargaArtist: Matt &amp; Shannon Heaton Tune: “Run to Fly,” from Run to FlyArtist: Alba’s Edge (feat. Neil Pearlman) Tune: “The Phoenix,” from January EPArtist: Assembly (feat. Keith Murphy) Song: “Buonaparte,” from Bound for CanaanArtist: Keith Murphy Tune: “The Rock Reel Set,” from Lake EffectArtist: Liz Carroll with John Doyle Tune: “Johnny Going to Ceilidh,” from DemoArtist: Matt Heaton, Flynn Cohen

Episode 06-The Backer

Why listen to Irish Music Stories?  The common thread of this month’s stories is, of course, Irish music. But it’s not the only thread. Digging into stories—whether they center around Irish music, chess, or ballet—uncovers real struggle and triumph. And it gives us all something to cheer about, something to remember. Here are memorable stories from Season One and a gentle remix of “Trip to Sligo,” the story of Cormac Gaj and his Irish music journey. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Isobel McMahon, Peter Bartman, and Brandon Kennedy for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on Episode 11-Return to Sligo all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “The Tap Room” (reel), from rehearsal Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Grupai Ceoil Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Closing Tune: “Black Rogue” (jig), from rehearsal Artist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) PLUS this ADDITIONAL MUSIC HEARD in original broadcast of Episode 01:  Tune: “I’m Waiting for You” and “The Magpie’s Nest” (reels), from The Banks of the ShannonArtist: Seamus Connolly (fiddle), Charlie Lennon (piano) Tune: “The Imperial Set” (first tune is “Follow Me Down to Milltown”), from Live in LisdoonvarnaArtist: Kilfenora Céilí Band Tune: “Jennifer Molloy’s” (Jig), from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the BurrenArtist: Mary MacNamara (from the Trad Youth Exchange) Tune: “Joe Cooley’s Reel,” from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the BurrenArtist: Tulóg and Realta Gaela (from the Trad Youth Exchange) Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “High Part of the Road” (Jig), 1976 field recording made by Liz Carroll Artist: Bridge Céilí Band

Why listen to Irish Music Stories?  The common thread of this month’s stories is, of course, Irish music. But it’s not the only thread. Digging into stories—whether they center around Irish music, chess, or ballet—uncovers real struggle and triumph. And it gives us all something to cheer about, something to remember. Here are memorable stories from Season One and a gentle remix of “Trip to Sligo,” the story of Cormac Gaj and his Irish music journey. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Isobel McMahon, Peter Bartman, and Brandon Kennedy for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please <a href="https://shannonheatonmusic.com/supportims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!</a> * * * * * * * <a href="http://www.irishmusicstories.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit IrishMusicStories.org</a> * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on Episode 11-Return to Sligo all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “The Tap Room” (reel), from rehearsal Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Grupai Ceoil Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Closing Tune: “Black Rogue” (jig), from rehearsal Artist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) PLUS this ADDITIONAL MUSIC HEARD in original broadcast of Episode 01: Tune: “I’m Waiting for You” and “The Magpie’s Nest” (reels), from The Banks of the ShannonArtist: Seamus Connolly (fiddle), Charlie Lennon (piano) Tune: “The Imperial Set” (first tune is “Follow Me Down to Milltown”), from Live in LisdoonvarnaArtist: Kilfenora Céilí Band Tune: “Jennifer Molloy’s” (Jig), from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the BurrenArtist: Mary MacNamara (from the Trad Youth Exchange) Tune: “Joe Cooley’s Reel,” from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the BurrenArtist: Tulóg and Realta Gaela (from the Trad Youth Exchange) Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “High Part of the Road” (Jig), 1976 field recording made by Liz Carroll Artist: Bridge Céilí Band

Episode 11-Return to Sligo

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