Past Shows

This week, Katie and Joe feature music from Brittany, one of the seven, traditionally Celtic nations. Located on the western coast of France, Brittany boasts its own language and culture, along with a deep musical tradition. Breton music features modes, … Read More

The show number ends in a zero, and that means that it’s time to put together a Raggle-Taggle show. These are tracks that were in the queue in the past ten shows, but were cut due to time overruns. We … Read More

It’s Independence Day in the US, commemorating the separation of the American colonies from the British Empire. As the young nation muscled its way westward, desperate people watched from across the Atlantic and saw the US as a promise of … Read More

Oops…last week was the Summer Solstice and Fathers’ Day, which we ignored in favor of playing a bunch of newly-received tracks instead. This week, we make up for it with a show where we alternate between summer songs and father … Read More

Two days ago, Katie and Joe received a package stuffed with new CDs. There’s nothing like new music to make a broadcaster’s heart beat faster, so this week on High Country Celtic Radio, we took those albums and put together … Read More

This week, Katie and Joe play tracks featuring the much-maligned instruments, accordions and banjos. Every song and tune features either the accordion, concertina, or banjo…or all of them together. This week, we play Solas, Trian, Boxing Banjo, Martin Quinn & … Read More

Katie and Joe play songs that helped define rebellions and uprisings over the centuries as the Celtic nations sought justice and and end to tyranny. It’s music that still resonates–especially today. “No revolutionary movement is complete without its poetic expression. … Read More

This week, Katie and Joe dive into a frenzy of great tunes and songs that aren’t linked by any kind of holiday or theme. We’re calling this our “Quarantunes Free For All” show. We’re featuring tracks from Paul Meehan, Tantra, … Read More

Memorial Day in the US marks the unofficial start to summer, complete with barbecues and family picnics. But it’s a holiday that marks the solemn commemoration of those who died in battles. Celtic music is renowned for its songs celebrating … Read More

Show 112 Playlist: # Track Artist Release 1 The Gleanntán Reel-The Sandymount Reel-The Beauty Spot-The Ravelled Hank Of Yarn-The Midnight Reel Various Artists Geantraí-glued 2 Throw It Across The Road, Maid In The Cherry Tree, Jenny Picking Cockles Catherine McEvoy, … Read More