Celt In A Twist

Celt In A Twist April 16 2023

Blurring the Celtic lines between folklore, protest songs and bluegrass. Join Patricia Fraser for debuts from The Dropkick Murphys wth The Violent Femmes, tall fiddler, Michael Cleveland, Irish-inspired Frenchmen Doolin' and Grumpy O Sheep, even Geordie Mark Knopfler is in the mix.

Trio Svin - Darling Cory
Dlu - Anthem (Ros T Remix) INST
McGillicuddys - Lady Owen CANCON
The Bookends - Dinny Donegal INST CANCON
Karen Matheson - Laurel To A Wreath
Mark Knopfler - Fare Thee Well Northumberland
Dropkick Murphys w/ The Violent Femmes - Gotta Get To Peekskill

​Flogging Molly - These Times Have Got Me Drinking​

Michael Cleveland - Tennessee Plates
Grumpy O Sheep - Tipping It Up To Nancy
Doolin' - A Place Where We Belong
The Real McKenzies - Scotland The Brave CANCON
Santiago Molina -  Camino a Boedo INST
Sketch - Homeward Bound

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Celt In A Twist April 9 2023

We got to the hunt early and picked a basket of Celtic colours. It's a baker's dozen eggs for Easter + 1, including new music from The Go Set, Firkin, House of Hamill and Ros. Celt In A Twist. Share our treats with your friends.

The Go Set - Take Me Home
The Scratch - God Slap
Pat Chessell - Last Thing On My Mind CANCON
The Mahones - She Comes For Love CANCON
Firkin - Santiana
Eileen Ivers - Gravelwalk INST
Hackensaw Boys - Alabama Shamrock
House Of Hamill - Superb Owl INST
Simon Emmerson - Pilsden Pen INST
Ros - Sac Buit INST
Dropkick Murphys - Never Git Drunk No More
Karen Matheson - Recovery
Jim Moray - The Week Before Easter
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Galicia INST

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Celt In A Twist April 2 2023

Celtic thunder from down under! We tear the cellophane from The Warriors Beneath Us, brand new from Melbourne's The Go Set, From Sydney, The Rumjacks beg to Tell Me What Happened + Catalonian pipes and electronics from Ros and Portugal's Seiva. It's a global Celtic mix you won't hear anywhere else!

The Go Set - Opportunities
Firkin - Step It Out Mary
Vishten - Elle Tempete CANCON
Early Spirit - That's Right CANCON
Ros - Sac Buit INST
Flook - Sharig/The Pipers Of Roguery INST
The Sternwheelers - Wet The Goat
The Rumjacks - Tell Me What Happened
Aoife O'Donovan - Passengers
Celtic Cross - Jameson Johnny
Instinkt - Kommisaeren INST
Quagmyre - Relax CANCON
Afro Celt Sound System - Lovers Of Light INST
Seiva - Sete INST
Yoko Pwno - Tourmalet


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Celt In A Twist March 26 2023

A tribute to Simon Emmerson, founding member of the Afro Celt Sound System. We also remember the great Martyn Bennett. Plus, new music from Logical Fleadh, Flogging Molly, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy.

Logical Fleadh - Over The Moor To Maggie INST
Flogging Molly - A Song Of Liberty
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy  - Galicia (ft.Josemi Carmona)CANCON
Grinning Barretts - Black Velvet Band CANCON
Salsa Celtica - He Mandhu (Aurel)
Afro Celt Sound System - Persistence Of Memory
Martyn Bennett - Ale House
Hoven Droven - Brekken INST
The Scratch - Session Song
Selsolater - Whiskeywand
The Mahones - Holloway Jack CANCON
Spiro - Welcome Joy, Welcome Sorrow INST
The Electrics - The Curious Dance Of Humphy Backit INST
Trio Svin - Ride A Piggy Train
Boot - Wild Honey INST

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Celt In A Twist March 19 2023

Today's Celtic is more than fiddly-dee decent. It's rich, relevant and reflective. Debuts off the top from Firkin and Doolin'! Join Patricia Fraser each week for Celt In A Twist.

Firkin -  The Boys Are On The Loose
Doolin' - SAmour Sorcier
Bod'haktan - La Bouteille est Agreable CANCON
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Barleyjuice - Mollys Girls
Bog Bodies - I Caught Her Eye
House Of Hamill - The Bully Of Skidmore Town
Soulsha - What A Day INST
Young Dubliners - Abhainn Mor INST
Dervish w/ Kate Rusby - Down By The Sally Gardens
The Real McKenzies - Swansea Town (feat. Brenna Red) CANCON
Shooglenifty - Maggie Ann Of Clachnabrochan
Fiamma Fumana - Prendi L'Onda
Snuff Box - Reels INST

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Celt In A Twist March 12 2023

So much more to Celtic music than St. Patrick's Day. He was a missionary after all and probably would frown on green beer and plastic shamrocks. Sample this week's cool Celtic including debuts from La Bastringue, the Murphs, Nickel Creek and House of Hamill.

Seiva - Debaixo da Terra
Oysterband - streams Of Innocence
Melisande - Degenerations CANCON
The Mahones - Freeway Toll CANCON
Youthi & Macca Dread - Celtik Mode INST
Dropkick Murphys - I Know How It Feels
La Bastringue - La grande Gigue Simple
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It Is Right To Give Drones And Praise
Yoko Pwno - The Black Cat (feat. Acolyte)
The Real McKenzies - Leave Her Johnny CANCON
Moira Smiley - Wise Man (feat. Sam Lee)Mouth Music - Manitoba
Nickel Creek - Strangers
House Of Hamill - Superb Owl INST
Grumpy O Sheep - Highway To Sheep INST

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Celt In A Twist March 5 2023

Celtic that's strangely cetacean-centric for some reason? The new single from Enter The Haggis drops 'Swallowed By A Whale', The Dreadnoughts are onboard with 'Pique La Beleine' and Dolphin Boy takes us for another spin. Join Patricia Fraser for a whale of a show.

 

Trio Svin - Sej, Sild
Toxic Frogs - Thank You Humanity
Early Spirit - The Hollow Tree CANCON
Enter The Haggis - Swallowed By A Whale CANCON
Johnny Kalsi & Dhol Foundation - After The Rain INST
Sinead O'Connor - My Lagan Love
Larry Kirwan - Heroes
Punch Brothers - The Wreck Of The Edmond Fitzgerald
Logical Fleadh - Bridgton Nod INST
Homeland - Pressed For Time INST
Jim Moray - Valentine
The Dreadnoughts - Pique La Beleine CANCON
Dolphin Boy - The Rough Bounds Rumba
Doolin' - Reel Africa INST

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Celt In A Twist February 19 2023

New spins from Flogging Molly and Logical Fleadh, all part of a balanced serving of songs and melodies. Only the finest ingredients go into every hour of Celt In A Twist. Have a go, it's good for ye!

Flogging Molly - A Song Of Liberty
Logical Fleadh - Banish Misfortune INST
Enter The Haggis - Western Shore CANCON
Jocelyn Pettit - Silk And Spice CANCON INST
Bog Bodies - Toward The Harverst
Wolfstone - Battle INST
Karen Matheson - Laurel To A Wreath
Manran - Jigs INST
Punch Brothers - Church Street Blues
Barleyjuice - High On Highland Life
Mike Surratt - Bonnie Sorrow INST
The Mahones - Rise Up (Be Strong) CANCON
Young Dubliners - Fan
Talisk - Aura INST

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Celt In A Twist February 12 2023

Firkin - The Drunken Angels Club
The Scratch - Old Dog
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Colour Therapy INST CANCON
The Real McKenzies - Swansea Town (feat. Brenna Red) CANCON
Flogging Molly - These Times Have Got Me Drinking
Flook - Ocean Child INST
The Rumjacks - Light In My Shadow
Dom DufF - Dorn D'ar Vann
The Go Set - Sleepy Little Town
Sharon Shannon - Saints And Angels (feat. The Waterboys)
The Mahones - Lonesome Boatman INST CANCON
Dropkick Murphys - Dig A Hole
Sketch - Bulgarian Shed INST
Eat Your Guru - Two Sheets To The Wind INST

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A fresh pour of new music to wet your whistle. Album debuts from Firkin, Natalie McMaster & Donnell Leahy, The Real McKenzies and Flogging Molly. Celt In A Twist! Tip your host, Patricia Fraser.

Celt In A Twist February 05 2023

Jack The Sailor and sailing sheep. Drones Of Praise and Caberdrones. St. Patrick's Day then Home For A Rest. Celt In A Twist, it's life's rich pageant.

Seiva - Azul INST
Tau & The Drones Of Praise - It's Right To Give Drones And Praise
The Once - Jack The Sailor CANCON
The Dreadnoughts - Cider Holiday CANCON
Mekons - What I Believe At Night
Peatbog Faeries - Caberdrone INST
Baiuca/Carlos Nunez - Salsticio INST
Flogging Molly - Until We Meet Again
Barleyjuice - St. Patrick's Day
Talisk - Surya INST
Mudmen - Home For A Rest CANCON
Merry Hell - Lean On Me, Love
Grumpy O Sheep - Sheep Are Sailing INST

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