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    Celtic Roots Radio 60 – Belfast, Bil-fahst and Canada, eh?

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    About this Episode

    Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland:  


     


    with music from:


    Caliorne (Bretagne/Breizh, France) – 'Scottish Purple' (Rock Noz Band)


    Julie Henigan (Missouri, USA) – 'Jessica's Polka/The Procrastination Polka' (American Stranger)


    Didgericruise (Arizona, USA) – 'St. Annes Reel' (Didgericruise)


    Celtic Rant (Nova Scotia, Canada) – 'Courtin’ in the Kitchen' (Encore)


    Wendy Stewart (New Brunswick, Canada) – 'Yani's Concerto' (Catch the Air)


    Tater Diggers (Colorado, USA) – 'West Indian Blues' (Tater Diggers)


    The Doll Sisters (Alberta, Canada) – 'Blue Skies Always' (The Doll Sisters)


     


    Produced by Precious Oil Productions Ltd for Celtic Roots Radio

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