This week on Windy City Irish Radio is a week of tributes. A tribute to the great John Prine in collaboration with The Chieftains in honor of John's well-deserved Grammy lifetime achievement award. Then there is a tribute to the late great Luke Kelly on the anniversary of his sad and untimely death. And finally, a tribute to those we lost on Jan 30, 1972, Sunday Bloody Sunday, as expressed by Damo himself, Damien Dempsey. Tune in for new music from County Laois finest The Finns, Laois, Waterford...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr
In preparation of the traditional Thanksgiving feast, Mike and Tim celebrate America's favorite holiday of Thanksgiving with an Irish twist. So, while you brine that turkey, dry that bread for the stuffing, bake those pies and peel those potatoes, tune into Windy City Irish Radio's annual Thanksgiving celebration featuring music from The Logues, Kiltartan Road, The Dublin City Ramblers, The Gothard Sisters, The Town Pants, Sean Orr, I Draw Slow, Byrne and Kelly, Steve Earle and The Del ...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 3 min
On the cusp of the harvest and well entrenched in the autumnal season, the Windy City Irish Radio studios present some new and more established artists on the fine Wedneday evening featuring songs and tunes from the Dublin Gospel Choir with Paddy Casey, The Outside Track, Cuig, Luke Kelly, Christy Moore, Eileen Ivers, The Walker Roaders, The Makem and Spain Brothers, Niamh Farrell, Emma Langford, Donal and Liam Clancy with Robbie O'Connell and much more quality Irish entertainment. Tune in each ...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 3 min
With the slight chill of the Fall season gripping Chicago, things are toasty warm in the Windy City Irish Radio studios with an array of quality Irish tunes and songs to warm the cockles of soul with music from part-time Dublin resident, Nanci Griffith, Goitse, The Kilkenny's, Daoiri Farrell, Gaelic Storm, Martin Hayes & Brooklyn Rider, The Chancey Brothers, Dervish with the Steel Drivers, Van Morrison, Kevin Crawford, Oscar Blue and Roger McGuinn. Put the rake down, the leaves can wait! Che...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min
With the autumnal season upon us amidst a pleasant spell of Indian summer, MIke and Tim welcome October with open arms with tunes from Slide, Socks In the Frying Pan, We Banjo 3, Sharon Shannon, Shane Hennessy, The Trials of Cato, Son, John Lennon, Brian Hebert and Friends, and the Pogues. Autumn never looked so good. Check out the show each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240 AM or on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com.
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min
With summer over and as we slip into autumn, the boys are back with some songs of the season. Tune in to Windy City Irish Radio this week for music and song from The Byrne Brothers , Dublin's Villagers , glenn&ronan , Emerald Rose , The Young Folk , Southside favorites...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min
This week on Windy City Irish Radio, we mourn the loss of a couple of rockers with unexpected Irish ties. The late great, Ric Ocasek of the The Cars, was the man behind the board producing the Black 47 classic record Fire of Freedom in the early 90's and had a tremendous impact on Larry Kirwan of Black 47 and the band. Eddie Mahoney, otherwise known as Eddie Money, thought about becoming a NYC police officer like his father but wanted to keep his long hair and made his way out to LA to become a ...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 6 min
As summer wanes, Windy City Irish Radio showcases some of the indoor activities in the area. Mom always told me "Nothing is Free" but local music offerings in the area prove dear ol' mom wrong. Mike and Tim feature a showcase a number of free concerts in the area. Tonight we feature music from Billowwood, Aoife Scott, Lankum, The Connifers, The Drowsy Lads, The Fretless, Brendan Monaghan, the High Kings, Dylan Walshe, Glenn Hansard, and the Purch Brothers. Join us each Wednesday night from 8pm t...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Ahead of the Labor Day Holiday, Mike and Tim prepare for the extended weekend with music dedicated to our labor force and celebrate the Irish that brought us the three day weekend with music from The Waterboys, Colm Gavin Music, Cherish the Ladies, The Whileaways, The Walker Roaders, Kila, We Banjo 3, Boxing Banjo, The Chieftains and The Low Anthem, Mickey Spain Music, the Bard of Windy City Irish Radio, Rory Makem, and Ronnie Drew all right here on Windy City Irish Radio from 8pm to 9pm on 1240...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Mohsen Amini, Haley Keenan and Graeme Armstrong from the Scottish trad band, Talisk, joins us in the Windy City Irish Radio studios in the midst of their U.S. tour to share some live tunes, tunes from their latest album, Echo, and stories from the road. Join Mike and Tim for a night of traditional Celtic music from super trad group Talisk. Join us live on 1240AM WSBC Chicago or on our podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr
On your way to Milwaukee Irish Fest this weekend? Tune in to this week's show and listen for many of the headlining acts this weekend. Pre-game for the weekend with songs and tunes from perennial favorites Gaelic Storm, new addition Boxing Banjo, Aoife Scott, The Saw Doctors, Doolin’, Limerick's Hermitage Green, Brew City favorites The Gleasons, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Newfoundland's Rum Ragged, Connla, Socks in the Frying Pan and Scottish rockers Skerryvore. And don't forget to tune in next week...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 4 min
This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike preview the granddaddy of them all, Milwaukee Irish Fest, with songs and tunes from many of the acts that will be commanding the festival stages all weekend long. Listen for music from Galway's Seo Linn, BackWest, We Banjo 3, and The Whileaways. And there's more from Dublin's MOXIE, County Clare's Socks in the Frying Pan, County Down's Tommy Sands, Scottish Indie-folkers Elephant Sessions, and The High Kings. Join us every Wednesday on WSBC 1240A...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 7 min
The windows are open and the the summer breeze rolls on in the Windy City Irish Radio studios with songs of the solstice including a new cut from Jig Jam's newest album, the Phoenix, guitar virtuoso, Shane Hennessy, We Banjo 3, Brendan Monaghan, Colm Keegan, Willie Nelson, The Corrs, Mundy, Makem & Clancy, The Saw Doctors and a new release from Windy City Irish Radio alum, Ashley & Simpson. So, fire up the grill, grab a cold one and set up your best lawn chair for a summer's night of qua...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 3 min
It was 50 years ago this week that Apollo 11 completed it's historic mission to the Moon. Of course, all three astronauts aboard could claim some Irish roots with Neil Armstrong having Fermanagh and Tyrone in his background, Buzz Aldrin with some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish blood, and Michael Collins' family hailing from Dunmanway, County Cork. Tonight on Windy City Irish Radio, jump aboard the lunar probe as Mike and Tim celebrate the anniversary of this monumental event with a special tribute ...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Taking advantage of a lull in the festival season with the Irish American Heritage Center's 34th Irish Fest coming to a successful close ahead of next month's Milwaukee Irish Fest, Mike and Tim spins some tunes and songs from new music and some oldies featuring Orla Fallon, Nactambule, Van Morrison, Nathan Carter, Michael McDermott, Aidan O'Toole, Imelda May, Colleen Raney, Kevin Burke & John Brennan, Bernadette Morris, Daoiri Farrell, Arise & Go and The High Kings. It's a full hour of "...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr
Ahead of their three upcoming appearances at the Irish American Heritage Center's 34th Annual Irish Fest, the Byrne Brothers return to the Windy City Irish Radio studios for another evening of their finest tunes. Since the Byrne Brothers joined us last they embarked on a 39-state journey leading them to shows in Kansas, Colorado, New York, Nashville, Florida, Texas, Utah, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, California, back to New York then to Florida -- yes, in that order! Needless to say, their RV he...
Jul 11, 2019•58 min
The winds of America continue to sing freedom from purple mountain majesties and from sea to shining sea. We sing freedom on the mountainside and on the city square. And tonight, we light 243 candles and sing happy birthday to our wonderful nation as we celebrate Independence Windy City Irish Radio-style with music from Scot-Irish Willie Nelson, Tommy Makem, Bruce Springsteen, The Byrds, Gaelic Storm, Byrne & Kelly, U2, Pete Seeger, Elvis Presley, and Gene Kelly. And how many Presidents of t...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Mike and Tim get their Irish on as they celebrate the upcoming 34th Annual Irish Fest at the Irish American Heritage Center rapidly approaching over the weekend of July 12th through the 14th and preview bands performing at the Fest including Belfast's McPeake, Shane Hennessy of Carlow, New York City's very own The Prodigals, Dustbowl Revival, House of Hamill, St. Stephen's Green, The Dooley Brothers, the Bard of Windy City Irish Radio, Rory Makem, and Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones. ...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min
The sounds of summer are upon us this week on Windy City Irish Radio as Mike and Tim preview the brand new single from We Banjo 3 along with new music from Dervish with David Gray, The Gloaming, and The Whileaways. And there's more from Michael McDermott, Runa and The Jeremiahs! Tune in for a very special Irish American Heritage Festival preview from The Chancey Brothers, Coyote Riot, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones and Friday night headliner Dustbowl Revival. Stay tuned for more fest...
Jun 20, 2019•59 min
This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike pay tribute to the late, great Dr. John, Mac Rebennack. His mother Dorothy Cronin had strong Irish roots which obviously contributed to the mystical musical gumbo that Mac would make his own over his 50 plus years in the music business. Tune in for music from Dr. John himself and accompanying the Belfast Cowboy Van Morrison (Official). Also join us for more from MCPEAKE, Screaming Orphans, One for the Foxes, Ímar, Luka Bloom, and Christy Moore. T...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min
This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Mike and Tim debut a brand new single off of JigJam's fantastic new album, Phoenix, set to be released in June. Tune in for music from The Moxie Strings, Northern Irish band Cúig, Scots sensations Elephant Sessions and legendary Scottish troubadour, Dougie MacLean. If that's not enough, there's more from the late great Johnny Cash, local folk favorites Ashley & Simpson, Clannad Irish Band, Aoife Scott with mom Frances Black, Madison WI's own Ri...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr
Irish-American John A. Logan was an American soldier and politician who served admirably in the Mexican–American War and was a general in the Union Army in the Civil War. An Illinois native, he served as a State Senator, a Congressman, and a U.S. Senator and was on the ticket as a Vice Presidential candidate in 1884. He is widely regarded as the most important figure in the movement to recognize Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) as an official national holiday. General Logan's li...
May 30, 2019•1 hr
It's all about our friends at Chicago Gaelic Park this week on Windy City Irish Radio as we preview their fabulous annual festival signaling the official start of the summer. Tune in for an entire hour of music and song from the musicians of Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest including County Mayo's own Billow Wood, Galway favorites BackWest, Offaly celt-grass masters JigJam, Irish pop sensation Nathan Carter, long-time faves The Fenians, Celtic Thunder veteran Colm Keegan, and Chicago Irish folk tr...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week on Windy City Irish Radio we pay tribute to a giant of a man in the Irish music community, Noel Rice and preview the Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest coming up Memorial Day weekend. Tune in to this week's show for music from Baal Tinne, Planxty, a brand new tune from Liz Carroll with Jacob Charron, Galway favorites BackWest, Offaly's JigJam, Michigan's The Founding, Mick Hanly Page, the great Luke Kelly and a new tune from Flook. There's also music from Clare singer-songwriter Oscar Blue...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Mom always told me there'd be days like this and mom was ALWAYS right. Tonight, Mike and Tim pay tribute to dear ol' mom and mom's all over the world with stories of mom's guidance and music from The Shirelles, Jimmy Buckley, Joe Cullen Music, my mom's favorite, Elvis Presley's Graceland, Van Morrison (Official), Sir Paul McCartney, Philomena Begley, Ronan Keating Army and so much much more. So, treat all the mom's in your life with an extra special day this mother's day! Tune in each Wednesday ...
May 09, 2019•56 min
As the calendar turns to May, the lads celebrate the warmer weather, the bright flowers and the pleasant morning dew that comes with it. Tune in for seasonal music and tunes from all over the world including The Waterboys, Glasgow trad bands Ímar and Rura, the Czech Republic's Poitín - Celtic World Music, Sligo heroes Dervish, Seattle singer-songwriter Colleen Raney, Dublin folkers Lankum, folk music legends Roger Mcguinn with Tommy Makem, Richmond rockers Carbon Leaf, Donal and Liam Clancy, Der...
May 02, 2019•58 min
Tonight Tim and Mike honor the eight inductees to the Irish American Hall of Fame and our Hometown Hero, Fiona McEntee. This year's inductees include Senator, John McCain, Fr. Scott Donahue of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Kay mcnulty, Miracle on Ice teammate, Jack o'callahan, James O'Connor of the Big Shoulders Fund, Mother Gerald Barry, the father of Chicago's Pat Roche and Windy City Feis Weekend, Pat Roche, and Catholic Worker House founder, Dorothy Day with music by will.i.am, Clara Harp...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 7 min
He has risen, Alleluia, Alleluia! Celebrate the Easter holiday with Windy City Irish Radio with stories of the Irish celebration of Easter Sunday along with Easter music sure to put a spring in your step. Tonight, we feature music by Orla Fallon, Martin Hayes Quartet, Steve Goodman, Dervish, We Banjo 3, Shane Hennessy, Van Morrison and Damien Rice. And, in memory of the sinking of the Titanic, music by Gaelic Storm from their debut in the movie, "The Titanic". Join Mike and Tim each Wednesday ni...
Apr 18, 2019•59 min
Ahead of the looming tax deadline, Mike and Tim spin some tasty tunes and songs to ease the pain of preparing 1040 not so EZ forms and processing W2 and 1099's! This week, Windy City Irish Radio features songs and tunes from Lisa Canny, Scottish fiddle band Blazin' Fiddles, Galway's The Whileaways, I Draw Slow, Back West, Rachel Hair & Jappy, The Kilkenny's, The Trials of Cato, Van Morrison and a special shout out to the Rolling Stones on the anniversary of their concert series in Dublin mor...
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min
'Twas an historic day in Chicago politics yesterday as we welcome in a brand new mayor and several new alderman. With the election now over, we can say farewell to the nasty political ads blaring on the television, the multitude of mailings clogging our mailbox and the constant politicking going on throughout our streets and neighborhoods. Until next year at least. Tune in to Windy City Irish Radio and listen as the boys dedicate the show to songs of political protest on both sides of the pond. ...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min
