Episode 12-Season Two Preview

What’s on tap for Season Two of Irish Music Stories? In 2018, host Shannon Heaton will explore mid century Dance Halls; old ballads in a millennial world; Irish summer schools; the HEARTBEAT of traditional music and… the C-Word. (Um, ‘Celtic’…) There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * MUSIC heard on IMS Episode 12 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from rehearsalArtist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Song: “Saro,” from All is Well Artist: Sam Amidon Tune: “Oil for the Chain” (jig), from dearga Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

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The show about traditional music, and the bigger stories behind it. Host Shannon Heaton talks to musicians, dancers, and scholars about where Irish music has been, where it's going, and what it means to so many people around the globe. Whether you already play fiddle or know dance steps, or you don't know anything about traditional music, the emphasis of this show is creativity, community, and heritage.