Kitchen Party Ceilidh

01/12/2026

Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 01/11/2026 · 19m

01/11/2026

We've heard several times on the show from The McDades, built around three siblings from Edmonton, Alberta. This is their recently released single, Peggy-O, which the Deadheads among us will remember as a staple of the late 70s and early 80s Grateful Dead shows. This version fits right in, and we'll be playing it on the show this evening.

The show was already in the can when we got word last night of the passing of Bob Weir, guitarist and vocalist for the Dead throughout its history and a great lover of folk, acoustic blues and roots music. So tune in tonight, whether you're a Deadhead or not, and here this fine rendition.

Peggy-O is available now everywhere you listen to good music! links in comments below.

01/11/2026

On tonight's big episode, our first non-theme non-guest show in over a month, we'll have new music from The McDades, Tern, The River East River West All-Star Band, recent tracks from Olivia Barrett, Elaine Reilly and much more.

Listen live at 10 PM EST on WICR FM 88.7 or stream live worldwide at www.wicronline.org

In the meantime, the podcast of KPC 576, our annual New Year's episode, is up on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-127774073/kpc_2026_01_04_podcast and soon to follow on iTunes, Google, TuneIn, Audacy, Audible, Amazon Prime Music, iHeartRadio and at www.kpc-radio.com

See you on the radio!

Our 576th episode, which aired on January 4, 2026, and featured our annual New Years episode. James Cullinan – Dancing Eyes/Old Man Dillon/The Banks of Newfoundland, Here It Is The Oyster Band & frie

01/11/2026

As we say goodbye to 2025 and greet 2026 with open arms, we, at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, want to reach out to our supporters and thank you most sincerely for always “being there” for us.

We are a “not for profit”, with a mandate to “Celebrate and foster the Celtic music and heritage of Cape Breton Island, as a living tradition, through Archival Presentation, Education, and Performance.”

At the beginning of 2025, we set out on a journey to raise money to replace our aging roof. We were the fortunate recipients of grants from both the Provincial Government and Federal Government, under ACOA, and the project funding was conditional on the Centre raising the money to replace the roof. The Municipality of Inverness County came on board very quickly to also financially support the initiative.

With your help, we did it!

We are so grateful to everyone for believing in the Centre:
To all the friends and supporters of the Centre who came forward with donations;
To the public who continue to support in any way they can, including attending the events we offer;
To the volunteers who step up to help so willingly in so many capacities;
To the staff at the Centre, and to the Board of Directors who volunteer their time and efforts to the Centre because they believe in the vision.

We are so humbled by your kindness and support. Thank you most sincerely! May 2026 be your best year yet, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you throughout the year.

Our Centre will be closed over the next few weeks while we carry out some exciting upgrades and renovations to improve our visitors’ experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back to show you the improvements! All the best for a Happy and Healthy 2026!

Tapadh Leibh!

Board of Directors & Staff

Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
5471 Hwy 19, Judique NS B0E 1P0
Tel: (902) 787-2708
Email: [email protected]
www.celticmusiccentre.com

01/04/2026

On tonight's KPC, we'll welcome in 2026 with our annual New Years show, this time featuring Carlos Sweeney McCartin, Andrea Beaton, David Howley, Danu, Malcolm MacNeil and much more.

Listen live at 10 PM EST on WICR FM 88.7 or stream live worldwide at www.wicronline.org

In the meantime, the podcast of KPC 575, our look back at 2025, is up on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-127774073/kpc_2025_12_28_podcast and soon to follow on iTunes, Google, TuneIn, Audacy, Audible, Amazon Prime Music, iHeartRadio and at www.kpc-radio.com

See you on the radio tonight!

Our 575th episode, which aired on December 28. 2025, and featured our look back at 2025. TRIP – The 50 Reels, In Terra’s Keep Jenn Butterworth – Little Sparrow, Her By Design J.P. Cormier – The Duke

12/28/2025

Tonight, we'll take a fond look back at 2025, which has been a great year for new Celtic music. We'll enjoy music from some of those fine releases, including Copley Street, TRIP, Enda Scahill & Joel Andersson, J.P. Cormier and much more.

Listen live at 10 PM EST on WICR FM 88.7 or stream live worldwide at www.wicronline.org

In the meantime, the podcast of KPC 574, our annual holiday episode, is up on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-127774073/kpc_2025_12_21_podcast and soon to follow on iTunes, Google, TuneIn, Audacy, Audible, Amazon Prime Music, iHeartRadio and at www.kpc-radio.com

See you on the radio!

Our 574th episode, which aired on December 21, 2025, and featured our annual holiday episode of Christmas and winter-themed Celtic music. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – St. Nick’s, One Boiled in

12/21/2025

On tonight's episode, we'll have our annual holiday show filled with Christmas and winter-themed music from Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Boiled in Lead, Touchstone, Countercurrent, Aisling Brendan Conal, The Glencoe Lads and much more.

Listen live at 10 PM EST on WICR FM 88.7 or stream live worldwide at www.wicronline.org

In the meantime, the podcast of KPC 573, featuring music from and conversation with Malcolm MacNeil, is up on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-127774073/kpc_2025_12_14_podcast and soon to follow on iTunes, Google, TuneIn, Audacy, Audible, Amazon Prime Music, iHeartRadio and at www.kpc-radio.com

See you on the radio!

Our 573rd episode, which aired on December 14, 2025, and featured music from and conversation with Cape Breton guitarist Malcolm MacNeil. Assynt – Assynt House, Where From Here Cara Dillon – Johnny L

12/14/2025

On tonight's Kitchen Party Ceilidh, we'll have music from Assynt, Cara Dillon, Michael McGoldrick & Tim Edey, Merry Hell and Malcolm MacNeil, and we’ll also chat with Malcolm about his new album, The Bridge.

Listen live at 10 PM EST on WICR FM 88.7 or stream live worldwide at www.wicronline.org

In the meantime, the podcast of KPC 572 is up on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-127774073/kpc_2025_12_07_podcast
and soon to follow on iTunes, Google, TuneIn, Audacy, Audible, Amazon Prime Music, iHeartRadio and at www.kpc-radio.com

See you on the radio!

Our 572nd episode, which aired on December 7, 2025. Capercaillie – Brenda Stubbert’s Set, Waulkroots Some One's Sons – The Chance to Feel Alive, single release Aisling Brendan Conal – The Skylarks As

12/07/2025

On tonight's Kitchen Party Ceilidh, we'll have new music from Malcolm MacNeil, Some One’s Sons, Graham MacKenzie & Rory Matheson, Tessa Rose Jackson and much more.

Listen live at 10 PM EST on WICR FM 88.7 or stream live worldwide at www.wicronline.org

In the meantime, the podcast of KPC 571, featuring music and conversation with Natalie MacMaster, is up on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-127774073/kpc_2025_11_30_podcast
and soon to follow on iTunes, Google, TuneIn, Audacy, Audible, Amazon Prime Music, iHeartRadio and at www.kpc-radio.com

See you on the radio!

Our 571st episode, which aired on November 30, 2025, and featured music and conversation with Natalie MacMaster about her new book, I Have A Love Story. Natalie MacMaster – Stumpie, Cape Breton Girl