Episodes

Mother’s Day falls on May 11th, the second Sunday of May in the US and Canada. In Ireland and the UK, it’s celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which was March 30th this year. May 1st is also May … Read More

May Day refers to two holidays: The first one is the traditional start of Summer, and the other is the date of the International Workers’ Day. Katie Marie and Joe, who both held union jobs in prior careers, put together … Read More

This week, Katie Marie remarked to Joe about the number of Springtime creatures she’s seen in her neighborhood, which prompted the topic of this week’s show: Animals. This week’s artists include: Danú, The Alt, Cillian Vallely, Pigyn Clust, Niamh Parsons … Read More

Trees are starting to bud with new leaves, early flowers are poking up through the dirt, and it’s finally warm enough to venture outside without 8 layers. Katie Marie and Joe put together an hour of trad Celtic music celebrating … Read More

Here in the US, April 15th is upon us., and as Benjamin Franklin opined on the viability of the fledgeling US Constitution, “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” So, this hour, Katie Marie and Joe put … Read More

We’re finally coming around the back stretch of winter and maybe even seeing a glimmer of a far-off Spring on the horizon. Katie Marie and Joe celebrate the whispers of Spring and the First of April with an hour of … Read More

This week, Katie Marie and Joe celebrate the incredible variety of music from up north. With roots stretching back to Scotland, Ireland, France, and points south, Canadian Celtic music has developed its very own rich heritage from the Maritimes, through … Read More

This week, Katie Marie and Joe celebrate Women’s History Month by playing an hour of traditional Celtic music played by women artists or bands where the women leads equal or outnumber the men. The artists this week: Nuala Kennedy & … Read More

It’s that time of year that trad musicians both love and hate: Saint Patrick’s Day! It’s a time to celebrate the beauty and energy of Irish songs and tunes, yet the holiday has the reputation of alcoholic overindulgence, and maudlin … Read More

In 2025, Tuesday, March 4th marks the last day before the liturgical season of Lent. The day is a time to overindulge before the fasting time of Lent. Here in the US, most of us are familiar with Mardi Gras, … Read More