Celtic Connections on WMTB radio 89.9

11/14/2021

Celtic Connections on WMTB radio 89.9 updated their business hours.

Celtic Connections on WMTB radio 89.9 updated their business hours.

10/18/2021

Today we’re paying tribute to Paddy Moloney, the founder and leader of The Chieftains who passed away last Tuesday. Rest easy Paddy.

Today we’re paying tribute to Paddy Moloney, the founder and leader of The Chieftains who passed away last Tuesday. Rest easy Paddy.

10/18/2021

Today's show will pay tribute to Paddy Moloney, founder and leader of The Chieftains and one of Ireland's greatest cultural and musical ambassadors who passed away on Tuesday. As Irish President Michael Higgins noted, Paddy was at the "forefront of the renaissance of interest in Irish music, bringing a greater appreciation of Irish music and culture internationally."

Today's show will pay tribute to Paddy Moloney, founder and leader of The Chieftains and one of Ireland's greatest cultural and musical ambassadors who passed away on Tuesday. As Irish President Michael Higgins noted, Paddy was at the "forefront of the renaissance of interest in Irish music, bringing a greater appreciation of Irish music and culture internationally."

10/17/2021

Finbar Furey and John Sheahan give stunning musical tribute to Paddy Moloney

Finbar Furey and John Sheahan play a touching tribute to Paddy Moloney on The Late Late Show.

Finbar Furey and John Sheahan gave a stunning musical tribute to Paddy Moloney on RTE's Late Late Show last night.

10/12/2021

Paddy Moloney remembered - classics from the RTÉ Archives

Paddy Moloney founder and leader of The Chieftains has left us. RIP. Paddy's music and legacy will remain as long as tunes are played.

Paddy Moloney remembered - classics from the RTÉ Archives Updated / Tuesday, 12 Oct 2021 13:48 While we mourn the passing of Chieftains frontman Paddy Moloney, who has died aged 83, let's take a moment to celebrate the life and music of a true giant of Irish traditional music. Via RTÉ Archives, he...

09/29/2021

A magical night of music last night with Declan Houton at the Garryowen Pub in Gettysburg!

09/26/2021

What a brilliant day yesterday at the CCE Irish Music Festival hosted by The Irish Inn at Glen Echo! Thanks to the organizers and musicians including here - Jessie Winch, Tina Eck, Billy Mccomiskey, Joseph G DeZarn, and Zan McCloud.

09/15/2021

Irish music on the radio is great! In person it's brilliant! If you listen to Celtic Connections you know how much we like The Jeremiahs. To our friends in and around Dublin, this is a free event (you must order tickets though). We wish we could be there with you! Hup!

Hello everyone. Tickets are now available for The Jeremiahs live at Áras Chrónáin. Link for tickets below. 💚 Special thanks to South Dublin County Arts Office. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seo-beo-aristhe-revival-of-live-the-jeremiahs-tickets-169698553943

09/12/2021

This Monday marks our third anniversary of being on the air. To our listeners and followers in over 37 countries around the globe - from Emmitsburg to Ennis, Baltimore to Belfast, Dublin to Denmark, Nashville to the Netherlands, Newry to Nigeria, Arlington to Australia, Ashville to Argentina, Glasgow to Greece, St. Louis to Sweden, Milwaukee to Mexico, Cobh to Columbia - thanks for tuning in and spreading the word!

09/06/2021

It's Labor Day. Put your feet up. Relax and enjoy some great tunes and songs by Paddy Reilly, Tara Howley, Danny Doyle, Sal Heneghan and many others from 5:00 - 7:00 PM (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty!

08/30/2021

Just a reminder - Starting today Celtic Connections will have a new time: every Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty!

08/26/2021

Apparently it's International Dog Day, so Celtic Connections is posting these pictures of one of our loyal listeners so WE don't end up in the dog house!

08/23/2021

Just a reminder - today's show will be from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. And starting next Monday, August 30th Celtic Connections will have a new time every Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty!

08/20/2021

NEWS FLASH - Next Monday’s show will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. And starting Monday, Aug. 30th Celtic Connections will have a new time every Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on “Listen Live”). The craic will be mighty!

NEWS FLASH - Next Monday’s show will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. And starting Monday, Aug. 30th Celtic Connections will have a new time every Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on “Listen Live”). The craic will be mighty!

08/19/2021

NEWS FLASH - From Celtic Connections - Next Monday's show will be from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. And starting Monday, August 30th Celtic Connections will have a new time every Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty!

08/09/2021

University departmental duties call this afternoon, so Celtic Connections will not air today. We'll be back next Monday with a very special show. Tune in then. The craic will be mighty!

University departmental duties call this afternoon, so Celtic Connections will not air today. We'll be back next Monday with a very special show. Tune in then. The craic will be mighty!

08/05/2021

I usually have my morning coffee with cream and sugar. It tastes even better with some tunes!

08/02/2021

Celtic Connections will not be on the air today, August 2. We look forward to being back with you next week!

Celtic Connections will not be on the air today, August 2. We look forward to being back with you next week!

07/30/2021

I remember the first time Haley walked in The Shanachie Irish Pub with her mom. Haley was 6 or 7 years old and carried a fiddle case almost as big as she was. When she opened the case and started playing, she blew us all away. Her playing continues to astound and enchant listeners all around the globe. And she's as wonderful as she is talented.

07/26/2021

Our listeners and followers hail from 37 countries! The top ten being: The Netherlands #10; Australia #9; Spain #8; Italy #7; Germany #6; France #5; Canada #4; UK #3; Ireland #2; USA #1. Wherever you are - Thanks for tuning in! Mondays from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty!

Our listeners and followers hail from 37 countries! The top ten being: The Netherlands #10; Australia #9; Spain #8; Italy #7; Germany #6; France #5; Canada #4; UK #3; Ireland #2; USA #1. Wherever you are - Thanks for tuning in! Mondays from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty!

06/15/2021

National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellows

Congratulations to Joanie Madden - a 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellow! https://www.arts.gov/about/news/2021/national-endowment-arts-announces-2021-nea-national-heritage-fellows?fbclid=IwAR2JOY5D5SMeBF61dKtSqDhHZas9CiBT5Pt7kf9vx8kY_ITd30WPhW512F8

The National Endowment for the Arts announces the 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellows, recipients of the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts, who will be featured in a film that will debut on November 17, 2021 on arts.gov.

05/31/2021

Just a sampling of the music from Claddagh Records we’ll be playing in just a few minutes on today’s show. www.mammary.edu/WMTB (Scroll down and click on “Listen Live”). The craic will be mighty!

Just a sampling of the music from Claddagh Records we’ll be playing in just a few minutes on today’s show. www.mammary.edu/WMTB (Scroll down and click on “Listen Live”). The craic will be mighty!

05/29/2021

Our ship(ment) has come in! This Monday's show will feature a treasure trove of tunes from Claddagh Records including Willie Clancy, Leo Rowsome, Nollaig Casey and Arty McGlynn, Seamus McGuire, Matt Molloy, Liz Carroll, Michael Tubridy and what I'm listening to right now: Seamus Heaney and Liam O'Flynn - "The Piper and The Poet." Celtic Connections every Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty!

We are very pleased to welcome you back to Claddagh Records. Our new website and online store is now live at https://claddaghrecords.com

05/25/2021

Happy 80th Birthday Bob Dylan! The music icon massively influenced by Ireland’s Clancy Brothers

As I promised on today's show, here is an article describing the influence the Clancy Brothers, and Liam in particular, had on Bob Dylan. Happy birthday Bob!

Legendary musician Bob Dylan turns 80 today, May 24. Celebrate his landmark birthday by exploring the massive influence that Irish folk legends The Clancy Brothers had on the icon's esteemed career.

05/24/2021

Michael D Higgins wishes Bob Dylan a happy birthday

Irish President Michael Higgins wished Bob Dylan a Happy birthday today and on today's show we'll be making some Celtic Connections of our own with Bob! Celtic Connections every Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). Don't think twice...just tune in. The craic will be mighty!

President Michael D Higgins has wished Bob Dylan a happy birthday as the iconic musician celebrates his 80th year.

03/15/2021

The Mount women’s team punched their ticket to the dance with a resounding win in the NEC Championship game yesterday! We’ll be giving them a shout out on today’s show. Go Mount!

The Mount women’s team punched their ticket to the dance with a resounding win in the NEC Championship game yesterday! We’ll be giving them a shout out on today’s show. Go Mount!

03/15/2021

We’ll start today’s show with a special March Madness Shout Out to our Men’s and Women’s basketball teams. We’re going dancing! Go Mount!

We’ll start today’s show with a special March Madness Shout Out to our Men’s and Women’s basketball teams. We’re going dancing! Go Mount!

03/15/2021

This is what we mean by March Madness! We're celebrating St. Patrick's Month and the Mount St. Mary's men's AND women's basketball teams going to the NCAA Tournament! Today from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EDT) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The tunes and the DANCING will be mighty!

03/13/2021

This video by Sharon Shannon and featuring Daddy Shannon is sure to put a smile on your face!

It's here! Brand new version of Daddy Shannon's Jig featuring Daddy Shannon himself! Available wherever you get your music, Spotify, Apple Music etc.
The Daddy Shannon's Jig music video will go live at 12pm today on YouTube, follow the link below to check it out. https://youtu.be/WBTx4LtelXo
Thanks to Ray Doherty for the great photo.

03/07/2021

Our month long celebration of St. Patrick continues this Monday with tunes and songs from Tara Howley, Ryan Molloy, We Banjo 3, The Clancy Brothers and many more. Celtic Connections every Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EST) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty!

03/01/2021

On today's show we begin our St. Patrick's Month celebration - because one day is not enough! Join us for tunes, songs, and craic every Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). Hup!

02/15/2021

Finbar Furey performs Sweet Sixteen | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One

We know Valentine's Day was yesterday, but love is still in the air. Here's Finbar Furey with a sample of what you'll be hearing on today's show from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Get ready to sing along on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty! The chocolate is all gone...sorry.

Finbar Furey performs Sweet Sixteen.Watch The Late Late Show live and on-demand from anywhere in the world at http://www.rte.ie/playerThe Late Late Show | Fr...

02/01/2021

WildFlowers (Tom Petty cover) - We Banjo 3 feat. Kiana June & Steve Ferrone

It's the first day of Spring on the Celtic Calendar, so here is a wonderful version of Tom Petty's song "Wildflowers" by our friends We Banjo 3. Tune in to Celtic Connections today and every Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EST). The tunes and the craic will be mighty!

Wildflowers is the title track from Tom Petty’s 1994 classic album. This was the album when drummer Steve Ferrone first joined the band. We were blown away w...

02/01/2021

It's snow joke. The tunes are mighty on Celtic Connections every Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EST) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live").

01/25/2021

Today's show will include a salute to Rabbie Burns, Scotland's National Bard. Tune in today and every Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EST) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty. The haggis...well...that's a matter of opinion.

Today's show will include a salute to Rabbie Burns, Scotland's National Bard. Tune in today and every Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (EST) on 89.9 FM and online at www.msmary.edu/wmtb (Scroll down and click on "Listen Live"). The craic will be mighty. The haggis...well...that's a matter of opinion.