Best Concertina Podcasts (2024)

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 257 58:50

5h ago58:50

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Hi, welcome to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. I know we've been away but I'm back! Here's a whole bunch of brand new traditional music from Scotland and the odd classic! Thankyou to all our Patreon supporters. Thanks for sticking in there. If you would like to support the podcast please visit http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Th…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2024-06-12: Bruce’s Birthday Bellows Bash!

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Yesterday was Accordion Noir host Bruce’s birthday! But since he has the “big picture” perspective, he knows of many other important birthday and anniversaries in the accordion world also taking place at this time of year, and last night’s episode of our weekly broadcast engages all of them! If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subsc…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2024-06-05: Cycling and Squeezebox Season Opener!

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Because every DJ lives, to some extent, in the world, every week’s episode of Accordion Noir tells you a bit about what is going on in its host’s life that week. One thing going on is klezmer music, which is directly portable to music radio! Also in Bruce’s present zeitgeist is cycling, which … is […]…

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Accordion Noir 2024-05-29: Klezcadia Preview

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The focus for this week’s edition of the Accordion Noir radio program is Victoria’s imminent Klezcadia festival, whose free virtual registration closes tonight! Basically, if you think you might be interested, you should go register, then return to listen to our podcast. If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly re…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2024-05-15: Breaking Back Into Live Radio, Live Half, for Podcast

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A couple of weeks ago our regular host Bruce tried to seize the bull by the horns and broadcast an episode of our program from our home radio station, CFRO in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, mere blocks from his residence. He’s masterminded hundreds and hundreds of hours of broadcasts from the control board in its studios, […]…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2024-05-22: Return 2 Live Noir Take 2!

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Today is Accordion Patent Approval Day, celebrating Cyrill Demian’s successfully getting the paperwork back with a stamp of approval in 1829 enshrining him as the inventor of the accordion! That’s after Patent Filing Day on May 6th, when the clock really started ticking. (And then there is Friedrich Buschmann’s 1822 claim, substantiated by more of …

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2024-05-08: Maybe We’ll Just be Moving On

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Last night’s new, hour-long episode of CFRO Co-Op Community Radio’s weekly Accordion Noir program celebrates the 195th anniversary of Cyrill Demian’s patenting of the first accordion! (Truly we are alive at a great time for accordion enthusiasts, with the instrument’s bicentennial only five years away.) In honour of the occasion, we played squeezy …

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2024-05-01: May Day Bandcamp-Out

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Our spree has been a little disrupted by what we might describe as the intrusion of real life and the outside world, but we’re back on our nonsense again: the first Friday of the month is still Bandcamp Friday, and so we still champion the opportunity it represents to get your music entertainment budget into […]…

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Accordion Noir 2024-04-24: Fifty Years Of Co-op Radio & 30 Years of Wisconsin Polka!

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On April 21st, 1994, the Polka was proclaimed the official state dance of Wisconsin. From that departure point, your host Bruce Triggs took an exploration into the wacky world of the most hated popular and fun dance fad that’s been going strong for nearly two centuries, since the 1830s! [Bruce interjects, “Whoa Rowan, I’d say […]…

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2024-04-17: Mary Beth Carty award show & Co-op Radio Fund Drive

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After another little glitch, we’re back, with an hour-long episode celebrating the recent win of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Antigonish County’s own Mary Beth Carty, who we’ve been boosting here since the Myspace days (Squeegees!), plus more squeezy music along a similar vein. If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions …

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Accordion Noir radio playlist 2024-04-03: April And Another Thing

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Nothing is easy for poor Bruce, and the well-oiled operation of his getting these episodes out into the world and online is really starting to run up against rather more friction than we are accustomed to. (Maybe we shouldn’t have skimped on that bellows replacement after the first 500 thousand miles! Really it was just […]…

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 256 49:06

5M ago49:06

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Hi there! Ciamar a tha thu? What's happening? Sorry for the long break between these podcasts. Sometimes life just gets in the way... Anyway we are back now with the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year Podcast 2023! Starting of with the winner Duncan Chisholm! If you would like to support this podcast please check out our Patreon www.…

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 255 56:46

10M ago56:46

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Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school - in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September! Live Wire by Mec Lir Track - Flashback https://meclir.bandcamp.com/album/livewire Dream Angus by Claire Hastings Track - Dream Angus h…

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 254 50:50

12M ago50:50

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Hi everyone, It’s great to be back with some more recent releases and one from 1984! All great music from Scotland I’m sure you will agree. Thanks again for listening to this podcast. We were looking at the stats the other day and you are truely listening worldwide! If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by going to http://www.patr…

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 253 51:26

1y ago51:26

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Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? What's happening? Thanks again for continuing to listen to our podcast packed full of great Scottish trad music! I've loved making this yet again. I feel so lucky to be in the middle of a music scene that is so exciting and prolific. Please tell your friends about this podcast! Cheers! Stretching Skyward by Gross Track …

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No. 252 51:38

1y ago51:38

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Hi there, Thanks for listening in to the Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. Back for our 252 episode! Everything this month is brand new from our amazing Scottish music scene! We really appreciate your support from all over the world listening in. If you ever any questions please get in touch. If you like to support this podcast please visi…

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 251 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

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We are back with our latest podcast featuring lots of great Scottish music from the trad scene here. It's been a great time recently with the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow back to full strength after lockdown. I saw so much great music! Thanks again for your support - it is really appreciated! Caoir by Joy Dunlop Track - Jigs https://www.j…

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 250 49:15

1+ y ago49:15

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Hi there, How are you all? I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year wherever you are. We are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! If you have any questions please get in touch and if you would like to support the podcast please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. The Best of John McCusker by John McCusker Track…

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 249 52:43

1+ y ago52:43

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Hi there, We are back with our annual Trad Album of the Year podcast. The top ten albums as chosen for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. If you would like to vote for your favourite album, act or organisation or just see a sample of what is going on in Scotland visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com. Thanks again for your continued support and liste…

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 248 53:54

1+ y ago53:54

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Hi there, It's October and we are back with yet more great Scottish trad music! A few of these releases have come from our Trad Album of the Year Spotify playlist. If you would like to listen to that you can do so here. The Mg ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards voting will start on the 31st October so if you would like to vote please visit www.scotstradm…

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 247 51:51

1+ y ago51:51

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Where does a month go? Well it's great to be back with the Foot Stompin' Scottish music podcast featuring as ever loads of new releases from the Scottish music scene. I hope you are all ok wherever you are in these challenging times. If you have any questions about Scottish music and culture feel free to get in touch. It's always nice to speak to y…

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 246 55:13

2y ago55:13

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We are back this week with another great set of music from Scotland's great traditional music scene. Thanks so much for listening. We really appreciate it! I’m a Rover by Siobhan Miller https://siobhanmiller.bandcamp.com New Moon by Hò-rò Track - Spot On https://www.musichoro.com As the Moonlight Melts by Josie Duncan Track - Be Around https://josi…

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast no 245 48:00

2y ago48:00

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Hi folks, Ciamar a tha sibh? I'm back with yet more great Scottish trad music! Loads of great new releases for you to listen and swing your hips to! If you have any questions about Scottish music send me an email! Tiernan Courell Reels - The Steeplechase / The Eel In The Sink / Hasbullas Big Day Out! https://tiernancourellmusic.bandcamp.com/track/r…

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast no 244 47:32

2y ago47:32

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Hello! Ciamar a tha sibh? Welcome to our latest podcast featuring a host of brand new releases from the Scottish music scene. Despite everything that is going on in the world the music keeps coming from Scotland. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. The Canny Band Track - Granny’s 93rd htt…

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No. 243 54:55

2y ago54:55

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Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? Whit is happenin the day! I'm still learning Gaelic you will be pleased to hear although it is definitely not easy. A great challenge though and I can't wait to get better. Surely I must!! Anyway I'm back with more great new releases from the Scottish trad music scene! I hope you enjoy. If you would like to support the …

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 242 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

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Hi there, today we have a special podcast to celebrate International Women's Day featuring some of Scotland's great women musicians. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handspfortrad. Heal & Harrow Track - Da Dim https://healandharrow.bandcamp.com/releases Island Girls by Margaret Robertson and Karen Tweed Track - T…

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast No 241 59:14

2+ y ago59:14

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Hi there, This is the first podcast of 2022. Sorry I'm late! Got some great music though. I hope you enjoy it. If you enjoy this podcast please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad A Drop For Neptune by TRIP Track - September Sea https://trip-music.bandcamp.com/album/a-drop-for-neptune The Northern Bridge by Chr…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 240 51:11

2+ y ago51:11

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Hi there, I am back with the last podcast of the year. Rather than looking backwards let's look forward with lots of new releases! I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a positive 2022. I'll be back in January with more great music from the Scottish music scene! Knucklehead Circus by Old Blind Dogs Track - Knucklehead Circus https://oldblinddogs.b…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 239 - Trad Album of the Year 2021 46:43

2+ y ago46:43

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Hi everyone! Today is the launch of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 and as part of that we have the Trad Album of the Year Award. A shortlist of 10 albums from the scene that the public vote on. I thought I would make a podcast with all 10! Check out all the nominations here. Livewire by Mec Lir (Big Mann Records) Track - Repeal the Union …

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 238 54:02

2+ y ago54:02

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Hi folks, Hope you are doing ok in these strange times. As ever the music carries on but it is still very challenging times for our musicians. Thanks for listening it is very much appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Ùrar by Mànran Track - Ailean https://manran.bandcamp.com/album/rar Spior…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 237 54:17

2+ y ago54:17

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It's great to be back with another podcast full of braw Scottish trad music. At the weekend we hosted the Scots Language Awards in Dundee. If you would like to watch it or simply read the results please visit www.scotslanguageawards.com. If you want to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad. Fire-Water-Earth by Hamish Napi…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 236 54:19

3y ago54:19

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The Foot Stompin' podcast is back with yet more great new Scottish music (and one Finnish track!). Thanks for listening it really is appreciated. Please share the podcast with your friends! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Crow Flies by Mànran https://manran.bandcamp.com Grounded by Cara Track - …

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 235 54:02

3y ago54:02

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Hi folks, We are back after a wee break. I decided to stop while the schools were off on holiday. I even played a gig myself in Spain! Anyway here we are with lots of new releases and some more. If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad On Safari by Keep It Up Track - Hector’s https://footstompinrecords.b…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 234 55:32

3y ago55:32

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The podcast is back this week with an international flavour! We had a great time broadcasting for Make Music Day on the 21st June and met lots of new musical acts. We will feature a couple of them today. Thanks to everyone who supports on our Patreon - it really helps. If you would like to join us please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Skeud b…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 233 58:51

3y ago58:51

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Hi there, We are back with more great music from Scotland. Some interesting music in here today that's slightly different from normal! If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Ceitidh (Valtos Remix) by Project Smok https://projectsmok.bandcamp.com Old Yew by Aidan Moodie https://open.spotify.com/album/3W…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 232 56:46

3y ago56:46

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Hi guys, It's good to be back with another set of trad tracks featuring the best of Scottish music. If you have any questions please get in touch. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one please checkout http://www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Sleeper by Kan Track - Marcos https://open.spotify.com/album/2b0XaykFFw…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 231 57:42

3y ago57:42

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Hi guys, Thanks for coming back again to the Foot Stompin' Podcast. Not so many new releases this week so some classic and not so old tracks for you! These podcasts are made possible by our patreons and if you would like to join us please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Orcadians of Hudson Bay Track - Fort Hope https://grahamrorie.bandcamp…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 230 1:00:12

3y ago1:00:12

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Hi everyone! How are you? We are back with a mixed up podcast today of Scottish, Scandinavian and English music today. Hope you like it! These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Gu Deas by Màiri MacMillan Track - Mairead nan Cuiread https://mairimacmillan.com Mornington b…

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Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 229 1:09:21

3y ago1:09:21

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Hi there, It's great to be back with yet more fab Scottish trad music. Thanks to everyone who has got in touch lately. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to find out more please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Grind by The Treacherous Orchestra Track - Grind https://treacherousorchestra.bandcamp.com Reimagined …

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Mr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 228 1:00:52

3y ago1:00:52

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Hi everyone! We are back this week with a few new and a few classic tracks from the Scottish trad world and beyond. Thanks to everyone for listening - I really appreciate it. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons and if you would like to join in please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Live Wire by Mec Lir Track - Flashback https://me…

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Spending A Moment with fiddler Charlie McKerron 44:35

3y ago44:35

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Join me for a great chat with legendary fiddler Charlie McKerron. We chat about his musician beginnings through success with Capercaillie and Session A9. If you enjoy these podcasts please support my Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/SimonThoumire

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Mr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 227 58:49

3y ago58:49

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Hi everyone, We are back with a loads of great music! Loads of new Scottish trad releases and some not so new. Thanks again for listening. these podcasts are made possible by our Patreon's. If you would like to be one please check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad INBHIR by Glin http://glin.bandcamp.com The Lost Words: Spell Songs Track - Heartwoo…

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Mr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 226 1:02:00

3y ago1:02:00

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Hi there, thanks for coming back to listen to this podcast! I really appreciate it. I think this programme is a little bit different today. some newer sounding tracks. It's interesting to see where some folk are taking the music. These podcasts are made possible by our Patreons. If you would like to be one find out more here www.patreon.com/handsup…

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Spending A Moment with Tim Edey 38:14

3y ago38:14

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This is a very enjoyable chat with guitarist and box player Tim Edey. He is so full of energy!! Find out more about Tim at http://www.timedey.com/ These podcasts are made possible by my Patreon subscribers and if you would like to join in please visit www.patreon.com/simonthoumire or why not buy me a coffee!…

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Mr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 225 1:00:46

3y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

It's great to be back with more fab Scottish trad music. Quite a few new releases to savour again! Thanks again for coming back to listen to this podcast and also many thanks to our Patreons who make this podcast possible. If you would like to become a Patreon please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Esperanza by Project Smok Track - Arc De Trio…

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Mr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 224 1:00:23

3y ago1:00:23

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Hi there! Hope you are managing to stay safe and well. Here are some more great Scottish tracks for you to enjoy. Thanks to all our patreons who make this podcast possible. If you would like to join us check out www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Countless Isles and Endless Miles by Trail West Track - Another Scatter! https://www.trail-west.com Blàr In…

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Spending A Moment with Ian McCalman 42:49

3y ago42:49

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It's not often you get to meet your heroes and Ian McCalman is one of mine. I wouldn't have had the career in folk music with out Ian and the McCalman's. Ian has done so much and is a great interview and I know you will enjoy this. Visit https://mccalmans.bandcamp.com for many great digital releases of The McCalmans. If you enjoy these podcasts ple…

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Spending A Moment with Ali Levack 21:20

3y ago21:20

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It was great to chat to whistle player and piper Ali Levack as his year of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award Winner came to an end. Find out more about Ali Levack and his music at https://www.alilevack.com If you enjoy these podcasts please consider supporting www.patreon.com/simonthoumire or feel free to Buy Me A Coffee.…

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Mr Thoumire's Fine Tunes - Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 223 1:02:49

3y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Hi there, I'm back with more great Scottish trad music. There's are lots of new releases this week too! I hope you enjoy them. Please consider supporting our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Grit by Martyn Bennett Track - Why http://www.martynbennett.com Staran by Staran Track - Gaol A’ Chruidh https://www.staranmusic.com Torus by James Linds…

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Spending A Moment With John Carmichael 36:42

3y ago36:42

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This chat was originally recorded on the Hands Up for Trad Afternoon Show in February 2021. As you will hear accordionist John Carmichael is an amazing guy with so many fantastic experiences. Check out his Facebook page to watch his daily uploads here. If you enjoy these podcasts please support my Patreon at www.patreon.com/simonthoumire or feel fr…

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