Past Shows

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

This week marks the anniversary of VE Day, when Allied forces gained victory in Europe, ending that chapter of World War II. Katie and Joe were riveted by the stories of the stunning bravery of Bill Millen, “The Mad Piper,” … Read More

Happy Bealtaine! The Celtic holiday of Beltane celebrates the coming of spring and summer, and Katie and Joe can finally spin up some tracks perfect for the prelude to Summer. We also revisit the playlists of the past ten shows … Read More

Katie and Joe split the show between Ireland and Brittany. The latter half of this wee’s show features traditional dance music from Brittany. Although one of the Celtic nations, many people who listen to Celtic music are unfamiliar with Breton … Read More

Katie and Joe explore the many facets of instrumental backup in traditional Celtic music. Although the concept of guitars and bouzoukis is relatively new to Celtic music, accompanists have altered the sound of music. Guitar and bouzouki backup is so … Read More

Katie and Joe are safe at home but separated by forty miles. Thanks to technology, they are bringing you a show this week called Slan Na Abhaile, which is an Irish phrase meaning “safe home.” All the songs and tunes … Read More