CD Received

Story Girl by The Gothard Sisters (2011)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 31 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Greta Gothard, the eldest Gothard Sister for sending us their two latest CDs for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We would also like to thank Michael, a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' and a good friend of ours for turning us on in the first place to The Gothard Sisters who are based in Seattle, Washington.

CD Received

Christmas by The Gothard Sisters (2010)
Genre: Celtic, Holiday
When did we receive it? 31 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Greta Gothard, the eldest Gothard Sister for sending us their two latest CDs for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We would also like to thank Michael, a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' and a good friend of ours for turning us on in the first place to The Gothard Sisters who are based in Seattle, Washington.

Playlist For 25 December 2011

1. Fingers of Fun by More Power to Your Elbow (1996) (Bodhran Beat)
2. Childhood Memories by Isla Grant (2002) (The Day That Christ Was Born)
3. Celtic Christmas by Tom Comerford (2001) (Merry Christmas Everyone)
4. Home For Christmas by The Irish Tenors (1999) (O Holy Night)
5. Live at Sky Heart by The Intermountain Trio (2010) (May the Light of Love)
6. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Scarlet Ribbons)
7. Christmas by The Irish Tenors (2009) (Fairytale of New York)
8. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Christmas in Killarney)
9. Irish Christmas by The Five Fifths (2005) (The Holly and the Ivy)
10. Celtic Christmas: A Windham Hill Sampler by Various Artists (1995) (Galician Carol)
11. Come Home to Ireland For Christmas by Tony Kenny (1996) (Come Home to Ireland For Christmas)
12. Winter, Fire and Snow: A Celtic Christmas by Maire McVicker (1999) (Christmas Pipes)
13. Act Two by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Christmas 1915)
14. The Gift by Susan Boyle (2010) (O Come All ye Faithful)
15. Recollections by Phil Coulter (1993) (Local Hero)
16. Frank Kelly's Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly (1995) (Christmas Countdown)
17. Winter, Fire and Snow: A Celtic Christmas by Maire McVicker (1999) (The Greatest Gift of All)
18. The Magic of Christmas by Andy Cooney (2010) (Little Drummer Boy)
19. The Gift by Susan Boyle (2010) (Away in a Manger)
20. Tend the Fire: Christmas With the Coyotes by Coyote Run (2006) (Christmas in the Trenches/Silent Night)
21. The Bells of Dublin by The Chieftains (1991) (St. Stephen's Day Murders)
22. Come Home to Ireland For Christmas by Tony Kenny (1996) (Mrs. Fogarty's Christmas Cake)
23. Christmas by The Irish Tenors (2009) (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day)
24. Frank Kelly's Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly (1996) (Star)
25. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Christmas Eve in Ireland)
26. Winter, Fire and Snow: A Celtic Christmas by Maire McVicker (1999) (Oiche Chuin/Silent Night)
27. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (The Wren Song/St. Stephen's Jig)
28. Celtic Christmas by Tom Comerford (2001) (Santa and Rudolph)
29. ASCAP Presents Holiday by Various Artists (1999) (I'll be Home For Christmas)
30. The Very Best of Cahal Dunne by Cahal Dunne (2003) (Two Little Boys)
31. Come Home to Ireland For Christmas by Tony Kenny (1996) (That Time of Year)
32. Childhood Memories by Isla Grant (2002) (United we Conquer)
33. Riverdance: Music From the Show by Bill Whelan (1996) (Riverdance Remix)
34. Act Two by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Raggle Taggle Gypsy)
35. Home For Christmas by The Irish Tenors (1999) (Good King Wenceslas/Angels we Have Heard on High/Ding Dong Merrily on High)
36. Celtic Christmas by Tom Comerford (2001) (Jingle Bells Ceili)
37. The Beauty of my Home by Isla Grant (2003) (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
38. Frank Kelly's Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly (1996) (Old Christmas Dinner)
39. A Christmas Celebration by Celtic Woman (2006) (Let it Snow)
40. Songs For a Winter Night by The Foothills Trio (1995) (Mary's Boychild)
41. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Wind in the Willows)
42. To Shorten the Winter: An Irish Christmas With Tommy Sands by Tommy Sands (2001) (The Bushes of Jerusalem)
43. Irish Christmas by The Five Fifths (2005) (Deck the Halls)
44. Christmas Eve: A Special Night in Ireland by Various Artists (2003) (Children's Winter)
45. Highland Christmas by The McCallans (2004) (Once in Royal David's City/Frost on the Holly Bush/The Elf in the Jar)
46. The Bells of Dublin by The Chieftains (1991) (O the Holly She Bears a Berry)
47. The Gift by Susan Boyle (2010) (The First Noel)
48. Highland Christmas by The McCallans (2004) (Celtic Christmas Carol)
49. Remember Me by The Celtic Tenors (2006) (Danny Boy)
50. The Collection by Clannad (1997) (Closer to Your Heart)
51. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Christmas in Kerry Long Ago)
52. Celtic Christmas by Tom Comerford (2001) (Christmas Peace)  

CD Received

Celtic Christmas: A Windham Hill Sampler by Various Artists (1995)
Genre: Holiday, World
When did we receive it? Sometime in 1995, I think as a Christmas present

First of all, we would like to thank our station manager, John Kelly, for sending us a copy of this Christmas CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We have just listened to this CD today, to get in the mood for our Christmas show tomorrow. We had secreted this CD away for years and just found it today.

Please keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists for cuts from this CD to be played on future programs. :)

CD Received

Christmas by The Irish Tenors (2009)
Genre: World, Holiday
When did we receive it? Sometime in 2009, I think.

First of all, we would like to thank the management of The Irish Tenors for sending us a copy of this CD for airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We have tried to play it often ever since we received it. We generally try to warm it up from the first week of December. Please keep an eye open for our newly reinstated playlists and we may play some cuts from this CD tomorrow.

CD Received

A Little Peace by Maryanne Kerr (2011)
Genre: Folk
When did we receive it? 23 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Irish singer Maryanne Kerr - who just happens to be my aunt - for sending us a copy of her lovely CD, A Little Peace for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We haven't actually listened to this CD yet, but certainly look forward to hearing it as soon as possible. Please continue to peruse our newly reinstated playlists for cuts from this and other CDs by Maryanne Kerr in future shows.

CD Received

The Gift by Susan Boyle (2010)
Genre: World, Holiday
When did we receive it? 20 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and faithful listener, Sheila, for sending us a copy of Susan Boyle's Christmas CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We haven't actually listened to this CD yet, but certainly look forward to hearing it as soon as possible. Please continue to peruse our newly reinstated playlists for cuts from this and other CDs by Susan Boyle in future shows.

Playlist For 18 December 2011

1. Dirt and Stone by Mad Pudding (1996) (Indian Reels)
2. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Medley: The Galway Shawl/Spancil Hill/Claddagh Ring)
3. The Pub With no Beer by Patsy Watchorn (1995) (Pub Song Medley)
4. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (The Ghosts of Culloden)
5. At the Parting Glass by Hair of the Dog (2001) (The Boys of the Old Brigade)
6. Shamrocks and Heather by Cahal Dunne (1997) (85 High in Killarney)
7. Echoes of Ireland by Dominic Kirwan (2003) (Galway Girl)
8. Winter's Crossing by Phil Coulter (1998) (Winter's Crossing)
9. Business as Usual by Boru (1991) (Once and For All)
10. Kindred Spirit by Various Artists (2000) (Dickens' Dublin)
11. Shamrocks and Heather by Cahal Dunne (1997) (Scottish Soldier)
12. Oiche Chuin by Enya (1995) (Oiche Chuin)
13. The Live Experience by Phil Coulter (1996) (Ballads and Blarney: The Boston Burglar/Muirsheen Durkan/Whiskey on a Sunday/Home Boys Home)
14. Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 by The Irish Descendants (2009) (Dirty Old Town)
15. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Sonny)
16. Bring Yer Wellies by Gaelic Storm (2006) (Kiss me I'm Irish)
17. Where the New World Meets the Old by Eamonn Ryan (2001) (Hills of Tipperary)
18. Belt of the Celts by The Wolfe Tones (1993) (Connaught Rangers)
19. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Wind in the Willows)
20. Emigrant Eyes by Geraldine Doyle (1995) (Emigrant Eyes)
21. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Scorn Not His Simplicity)
22. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Reel: Pinch of Snuff)
23. The Magic of Christmas by Andy Cooney (2010) (Home For Christmas Medley: I'll be Home For Christmas/Home For the Holidays/White Christmas)
24. Old Friends of Mine by Margo (1992) (Footsteps Through the Rosses)
25. Old Friends of Mine by Margo (1992) (The Cottage)
26. Home For Christmas by The Irish Tenors (1999) (Good King Wencesaslas/Angels we Have Heard on High/Ding Dong Merrily on High)
27. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (Tim Finnegan's Wake)
28. Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys (1988) (Fisherman's Blues)
29. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Hearts on Fire)
30. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (Rock on Rockall)
31. Son of a Dunigan by Michael DeAngelis (2004) (Lost in Cork)
32. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
33. St. Patrick's Day Celebration by Various Artists (1992) (Outlawed Raparee)
34. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Whistling Gypsy)

CD Received

Someone to Watch Over Me by Susan Boyle (2011)
Genre: World
When did we receive it? 17 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and faithful listener, Carol, for sending us a copy of Susan Boyle's latest CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We haven't actually listened to this CD yet, but certainly look forward to hearing it as soon as possible. Please continue to peruse our newly reinstated playlists for cuts from this and other CDs by Susan Boyle in future shows.

Christmas With 'Proud to be Irish'

Hello everyone! :) Just a little note to share the good news officially. Today, we received a phone call from our station manager, Darrin Scott, requesting that we do four hours of 'Proud to be Irish' on Christmas Day! :) Of course, we said yes, right away.

So, that's our news everyone: Tune in to 'Proud to be Irish' on Sunday, 25 December 2011 from 12 Noon to 4 PM EST for our Irish Christmas Traditions show. You can also log on to http://www.wvcr.com and click on 'Listen Live' to join us as well! :) Hope to see you there and Nollaig Shona Daoibh!

CD Received

Live at Sky Heart by The Intermountain Trio (2010)
Genre: Folk
When did we receive it? 14 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank the members of Intermountain Trio for sending us a copy of their first CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. For those of you who would like to know, Intermountain Trio was formed by two former members of the local folk group, The Foothills Trio. We look forward to listening to this CD very soon.

Playlist For 11 December 2011

1. The Pub With no Beer by Patsy Watchorn (1995) (Reels)
2. Greatest Irish Hits by The Clancy Brothers (1995) (The Jug of Punch)
3. Talk to Me by Frances Black (1995) (Soldiers of Destiny)
4. A Night at the Pub by Barleyjuice (2008) (Modern Pirates)
5. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Pegin Letir Mor)
6. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (Mary From Dungloe)
7. Emigrant Eyes by Geraldine Doyle (1995) (The Moon on Clancy's Wings)
8. A Toast to the Irish Colleens by Deirdre Reilly (1999) (Lady of Knock)
9. The Way Back by Eamonn McGirr and Friends (2002) (Medley)
10. Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party by Paddy Noonan (1991) (Take me Back/Here For the Tartan/Marie's Wedding/Scotland the Brave)
11. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (The Broad Black Brimmer)
12. Goodwill to Men by Seamus Kennedy (2001) (Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake)
13. Celtic Soul by Moira Kerr (2006) (Skye Boat Song)
14. Alive and Live in Ireland by The Elders (2007) (Men of Erin)
15. Celtic Collection: The Next Thirty Years by The Irish Rovers (1995) (The Unicorn)
16. Talk to Me by Frances Black (1995) (If Love Had Wings)
17. Gaelic Bark by Hair of the Dog (2001) (Monto)
18. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (There Has to be an End)
19. Profile by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (Song of Liberty)
20. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (God Please Forgive me)
21. Take me Home to Mayo by Derek Warfield (2001) (Sean South of Garryowen)
22. Room to Roam by The Waterboys (1990) (The Raggle Taggle Gypsy)
23. Celtic Collection: The Next Thirty Years by The Irish Rovers (1995) (Wasn't That a Party)
24. Songs For a Winter Night by The Foothills Trio (1995) (Lord of the Dance)
25. It'll be Alright on the Night by Harry O'Donoghue (1998) (Gorgeous and Bright)
26. It'll be Alright on the Night by Harry O'Donoghue (1998) (Ride on)
27. Casualties of Retail by Enter the Haggis (2005) (Moved Through the Fair)
28. Casualties of Retail by Enter the Haggis (2005) (Twirling Towards Freedom)
29. We're Making Memories by Mac and O' (1997) (Horse of a Man)
30. It's About Time by Aoife Clancy (1994) (Mantle of Green)
31. Tend the Fire: Christmas With the Coyotes by Coyote Run (2006) (Christmas in the Trenches/Silent Night)
32. All That Might Have Been by Bonnie Logan (2004) (All That Might Have Been)
33. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
34. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Lovely Rose of Clare)
35. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (Listen to the Children)
34. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Anois Anseo)
35. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman)

CD Received

Fairytale of New York by Kyf Brewer (2011)
Genre: Celtic Rock, Holiday
When did we receive it? 7 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank the New York, New York management of Barleyjuice (whose lead singer is Kyf Brewer) for sending us a copy of Kyf's latest solo single, Fairytale of New York for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We haven't actually had a chance as yet to listen to the song, but please do keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists as we will begin to play Christmas and Christmas-themed cuts throughout the coming weeks. :)

Playlist For 4 December 2011

1. Soul Lilt by The Dady Brothers (1991) (Leather Britches Medley)
2. Dancing the Dublin Reel by Carl Corcoran (1995) (Malachy)
3. Irish Capers by The Go-Lucky Four (1967) (Song of the Dawn)
4. Here we go Again by Blackthorn (1996) (Sons of Molly)
5. Ireland's Original by Johnny McEvoy (1993) (The Roseville Fair)
6. Dark Island by North Sea Gas (2003) (Roses o' Prince Charlie)
7. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Lovely Rose of Clare)
8. Irish Showbands by Various Artists (2008) (Ireland Swings)
9. Lenahan by Lenahan (2003) (County of Queens)
10. Paddy Noonan Presents Irish Eyes by Paddy Noonan (1986) (Irish Eyes)
11. We're Making Memories by Mac and O' (1997) (Horse of a Man)
12. I Just Want to Dance With You by Sheila Noonan (1995) (Two Sisters)
13. Growin' up Irish by Bobby O'Brien (2003) (Kelleher's Ball)
14. Ghosts of Our Past by The Biblecode Sundays (2008) (Better Man Than Me)
15. Where There's Life by Joe Giltrap (1994) (Sound the Pibroch)
16. Emerald Dawn by Emerald Dawn (2011) (Star of the County Down)
17. Paddy Reilly's Ireland Volume 1 by Paddy Reilly (1986) (Where the Three Counties Meet)
18. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (My Homeland)
19. Dark Island by North Sea Gas (2002) (Flower o' Scotland)
20. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Whiskey in the Jar)
21. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Sonny)
22. For the Times by Schooner Fare (1993) (Roddy McCorley)
23. Celtic Pride II by Various Artists (1997) (Henry Joy)
24. For the Times by Schooner Fare (1993) (Freeborn Man)
25. Ireland's Original by Johnny McEvoy (1995) (Rich Man's Garden)
26. Seize the Day by Frank Jaklitsch (1996) (Mingulay Boat Song)
27. Michael's Londra Beyond Celtic: The Soundtrack by Michael Londra (2011) (My Irish Molly-O)
28. Emerald Dawn by Emerald Dawn (2011) (Whiskey For my Mates)
29. Shamrock the Album by Anne Barrett (2003) (The Boy From Ballymore)
30. October Winds by The Emigrants (1997) (Gentle Annie)
31. Irish Album by The Celtic Tenors (2003) (Phil the Fluter's Ball)
32. Soldiers and Dreams by Aoife Clancy (2001) (Summertime is Coming/O-Ro)
33. Scottish Tranquility by Phil Coulter (1984) (The Rowan Tree)
34. Live in Concert by The Schenectady Pipe Band (2009) (Grant us Peace)
35. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
36. In Good Company by The Foothills Trio (1994) (Calgary, my Home Away From Home)
37. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (Green Hills of Kerry)
38. Comedy Countdown by Frank Kelly (2001) (Christmas Countdown)