Lanigan's Ball

He stepped out, I stepped in again. I stepped out and she stepped in again.By popular demand, here it is: Lanigan's Ball!What did they actually do at that party? Was six months learning a set dance time well spent? And who was the mysterious Galway Poet that supposedly wrote the song?Josh and Kristian also explain the etymology of the much talked about Feakle Festival, and dive into regional differences in playing styles, instrument choices and tune selection across Ireland.Join the craic!Notable versions:Christy Moore: https://open.spotify.com/track/7lthnZZUQWpdG43dLi3MlV?si=0566585895d54816Gaelic Storm: https://open.spotify.com/track/55f82UUt19MA7z7pmtsi13?si=3515f04f748a4407Johnny Logan: https://open.spotify.com/track/4Bpt1tCDdt02rwA1TiTPUH?si=2aa9510d6f4543dbDropkick Murphys: https://open.spotify.com/track/2aYuJhVerZYSTZgpWPqdAa?si=b5cfaf2481584fdaFiddler's Green: https://open.spotify.com/track/4BMu74juamRuqFoMgcgv36?si=2c47b35b165e4470Poitin: https://open.spotify.com/track/3zhuvMhf6BdMPXXIribTbq?si=38ea397ae0a04689Killieburne Brae: https://open.spotify.com/track/21hiKfDYxSprxeYKeWQDnT?si=01642e3e303c4cd3Check out the "Irish & Celtic Music Podcast": https://celticmusicpodcast.com

Om Podcasten

Join Josh and Kristian as they take a journey into the mad world of Folk Songs, and explore what makes them tick! There'll be drinking, fighting, gambling, smoking, and much more besides, all with that homely hint of Irish and Norwegian flare!