As Chuck Berry once sang, "Just let me hear some of that rock and roll music, any old way you choose it" and today on Windy City Irish Radio, the lads choose well. Get the blood pumping on this fine Spring day with classics from Irish rockers The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly and Black 47 and take a listen as Mike and Tim welcome another into the pantheon of Irish rock, The Rumjacks. The boys chat with lead singer, Mike Rivkees, about the band's new album Hestia and play several track...
Mar 28, 2021•57 min
We've played a lot of music from The Byrne Brothers over the years but not so much from Basciville, another band of Byrne Brothers. Lorcan and Cillian Byrne of Basciville join us for a full hour of music direct from the shores of County Wexford featuring music from their recently released album Hymns To the Air, a self produced album recorded at their makeshift studio in the back of their folks house. Lorcan and Cillian join us with stories of self producing a new album during a pandemic and the...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr
The Irish have survived famine, oppression, discrimination and agricultural nightmares yet in today's modern days, the Irish resiliency still shines through despite the ongoing pandemic, shutdowns and social distancing. But where there's a will, there's a way and the Irish still celebrate their patron saint, Maewyn Succat, that's right St. Patrick with virtual St. Patrick's Day celebrations throughout the city, the dying of the Chicago River and maybe hoisting a pint or two in the kitchen. So, p...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
For more than ten years, supergroup, Runa, has graced stages across the nation with their eclectic, folky, jazzy, Celtic style of music. This afternoon, Shannon Lambert-Ryan and Fionán de Barra grace the virtual stage of the Windy City Irish Radio studios and join Mike and Tim with a full hour of live performances and stories of the road and what happens when you can't quite hit the road. Check out the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com or join us live each Sunday afternoon from 12 noon to 1...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
It's time to get those dancing shoes on! This week on Windy City Irish Radio Dan Fedoryka of the famed Celtic-Americana-Gypsy band Scythian into the studio to discuss the band's brand new release, "Roots & Stones." Dan tells tales of the hardest-working band in a pandemic and talks about making music and playing live in today's crazy times. And there is a whole lotta music too! Join Mike, Tim and Dan for an hour of toe-tapping tunes sure to turn that frown around! Windy City Irish Radio airs...
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min
It's another NEW MUSIC Sunday in the Windy City Irish Radio studio as the boys come in from the cold, kick the snow off their shoes and spin an hour's worth of fantastic new tunes. Join us for music from Eleanor McEvoy Music, Lemoncello, Mundy and Conchúr White. And there's some rockin' new tracks from The Walker Roaders, Imelda May with Noel Gallagher and Ronnie Wood. And still more from All Folk'd Up, Delush with Tolü Makay - Artist Page, The High Kings and We Banjo 3. The Irish music scene is...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Ayyyy-Eeeeeeee!!!! Et Tua!!!!! And Laissez Le Bon Temp Roller!! It's Mardi Gras in the Windy City Irish Radio Studio and please don't let the feet fail us now!!! Cue the music....it's the most wonderful time of the year!!! Join Tim and Mike as we virtually walk the streets of New Orleans with stories, songs and music of the Crescent City for one day only until we have to batten down the hatches for the forty days of Lent. Tune in for music of the Mardi Gras from NOLA musicians including Fess him...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Cupid's arrow is pointing at YOU this week as Windy City Irish Radio celebrates Valentine's Day and it's not-so-obvious connection to Ireland. Feel the love as Tim and Mike celebrate the day with music from the heart. Tune in for romantic music and song from Elvis Costello, The Pogues, House of Hamill, All Folk'd Up, Sharon Shannon with Seamus Begley Begley and Aoife O'Donovan, Drops of Green, and Bono himself. Valentine's Day and stories of how Valentine's Day is really another great Irish holi...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Come in from the bitter cold, pour yourself a hot toddy and warm yourself up with some brand new music from some of Ireland's most exciting new artists. Tune in as Mike and Tim spin tracks from Dublin's A. Smyth, Wexford's Maca and Basciville, Dublin's Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson (otherwise known as CMAT), Limerick's Sinead O'Brien with Chloe Agnew and Ger O'Donnell and a fabulous new single from Cork man Roy Buckley Music. The lads also feature new music from David Gray with Mary Black and songs ...
Feb 07, 2021•59 min
This week on Windy City Irish Radio, the lads celebrate Imbolc Eve or St. Brigid's Day. While you certainly wouldn't think so looking out the window today, Imbolc traditionally marks the beginning of Spring and pays tribute to one of the great patron saints of Ireland. It's all about the ladies this week as Tim and Mike celebrate Mna na Eireann or Women of Ireland. Tune in for music and song from County Meath's Sibéal, Donegal's The Friel Sisters, Phily's own RUNA, Tolu Makay with the RTE Orches...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Each year, Tim Taylor makes his homage to our 50th and, perhaps, greatest state of the union, the islands of Hawaii. On this year's trip, Tim decided that the sandy beaches, warm trade winds, whale watching, deep sea fishing, and drinking a mai tai at his favorite tiki hut were just too enjoyable and decided to extend his trip by a week. But wait, what about the radio show? Well, the show must go on and on it did. So, you say to yourself, "What does Hawaii have to do with Irish culture!" More th...
Jan 24, 2021•59 min
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. Brown paper packages tied up with strings. These are a few of our favorite things -and, of course the cornucopia of new music that was launched in 2020! This week Tim and Mike take a look back to 2020 and play some of their favorite tunes and songs from the year featuring Fontaines D.C., Jiggy, George Murphy and the Rising Sons, Scythian, Shane Hennessey, Screaming Orphans, Billow Wood, Byrne Brothers, Roy...
Jan 17, 2021•59 min
Despite the lack of concerts and festivals in 2020, musical artists and bands have had plenty of time to write and record new tunes and songs -- one of the few benefits from this ongoing pandemic. Tim and Mike share the new music that has crossed over their collective transoms this year featuring music from the The Byrne Brothers, Andy Lamy, Van Morrison (Official), Oisín Mac Diarmada, Orla Fallon Official Page, Wallis Bird, Celtic Woman, John Redmond, Emma Langford, Barleyjuice, Michael Casey, ...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Mike and Tim gladly turn the page to a new year; 2021! And they start the new year off right with music from Bing Crosby, The Maguire Sisters, Van Morrison, celebrate Women's New Year, St. Stephen's Day, and music from the Irish Rovers, Christie Moore and many. Hey, the holidays ain't over yet!! Join us each Sunday from 12 noon to 1pm live on WNDZ 750AM Chicago or on our podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The Windy City Irish Radio studio is still in full-on holiday mode on this chilly Sunday afternoon and as usual the lads are ready to roll with a full slate of Irish Christmas songs and stories. Tune in for new yule tunes from Aine O'Doherty, Sharon Shannon with Lucia Evans, The Drowsy Lads, and Runa along with some festive ditties from Natalie MacMaster with Donnell Leahy and family, MCPEAKE, Ed Sheeran with Beoga, Barleyjuice's Kyf Brewer, Donal Lunny, Brendan Monaghan - singer/songwriter, The...
Dec 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Despite less crowds at the malls, fewer Salvation Army Kettles, and the absence of snow, it's really starting to look a lot like Christmas in the Windy City Irish Radio studios. The Christmas spirit is alive and well and filled with hope and the joy of the season. Today's show is filled with an abundance of Christmas spirit featuring Irish American crooner, Bing Crosby, a new single from those sundrenched Byrne Brothers, a revived Jim Reeves classic by Daniel O'Donnell, a live performance from B...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
With under two weeks go before Christmas day, the spirit of Christmas is bright. If you aren't quite in the Christmas spirit, you'll be there in just about an hour after listening to this week's show. This afternoon we feature Irish Christmas classics from Cathie Ryan, Moya Brennan - First Lady of Celtic Music, Celtic Clover (Official), The Irish Rovers, The Chieftans featuring Jackson Brown, new music from The Screaming Orphans, Ben David-Warner, Theresa Kehoe, Mirian Kirby, Michael Farrell, Ha...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
The Christmas season kicks into high gear in the Windy City Irish Radio studios where Mike and Tim spread Christmas cheer and merriment with less than three weeks before the jolly one makes his long anticipated appearance (well, at least he'll see you when you're sleeping). Whether you're naughty or nice, we won't discriminate. This week kicks off the Christmas season with music from Scythian, The Byrne Brothers, The Narrowbacks, Nanci Grifftith, Irish Women in Harmony, Kodaline, Ashley Davis &a...
Dec 06, 2020•59 min
All the way from County Cork Ireland, famed singer songwriter ,Roy Buckley, joins us live in the Windy City Irish Radio studios for an afternoon of live music and stories of Roy's collaboration with musical icons Pete St. John, the great Phil Coulter, Liam Riley and many more. Join us for an afternoon and singing and story telling. Check us out live each and every Sunday afternoon on WNDZ 750 AM Chicago or check out our podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min
It's Thanksgiving week in the Windy City Irish Radio and we sure do have a lot to be thankful for this year despite our feelings that it cannot end soon enough! Learn how the Irish saved Thanksgiving some 400 years ago (of course they did!!) and tune in for music of the season from The Cranberries, Gatehouse, "Dublin City Ramblers" Fan Page, Caelic, Van Morrison (Official), Solas, Girsa, Phil Coulter with Liam Clancy and a special set tribute to The Black Family with Mary Black, Frances Black an...
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min
It's a big day in the Windy City Irish Radio studio as the lads welcome singer-songwriter George Murphy all the way from Dublin. George, a former member of The High Kings, has had number one albums in Ireland produced by the legendary Phil Coulter and has also collaborated with the biggest names in Irish Folk such as The Dubliners Official and The Fureys. He is now back out on his own with his new band, The Rising Sons. George plays a few tunes, tells stories of his touring days and current lock...
Nov 15, 2020•59 min
With the election over and the votes still being counted, November rolls in with what is widely believed to be the last decent weather in Chicago until spring 2021! In celebration of the end of a long and arduous election road, Mike and Tim spins some election songs with an Irish twist along with some new music amongst some Irish classics featuring music from Dylan Walshe, The Drowsy Lads, Christy Moore, Daoiri Farrell, Screaming Orphans, Aoife Scott, JigJam, Brendan Monaghan, Lunasa, The Town P...
Nov 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Singer Songwriter, Danny Burns, joins us in the Windy City Irish Radio Studios to discuss his last album, North Country, and talk about his newest album expected to release in early 2021. Join Mike, Tim and Danny Burns for a Sunday afternoon of Danny Burns and don't forget to catch Danny at the Irish American Heritage Center's "Fridays In the Fifth" on Friday November 6th! Catch our podcasts at www.windycityirishradio.com or listen to us live on WNDZ 750AM from noon to 1pm.
Nov 01, 2020•58 min
Now in it's 8th year, the boys of Samhain delight you with spooky stories and ancient Celtic myths of the Samhain Halloween Season with seasonal music from Horslips, Luka Bloom, The Commitments, Imelda May, David Keenan, Turas, The Waterboys, Tara Lee, Rory Gallagher, Mongoose, Maria Grennan, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Pogues, and so much more. Check out our podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com. Lock your doors!!
Oct 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Join the lads of Windy City Irish Radio for a bunch of brand new music from Scythian, Kennedy's Kitchen, Cork man Roy Buckley Music and Danny Burns with Sarah Jarosz. Also tune in on this chilly fall day for music from Moxie, Dubliner Colm Gavin Music, Kerry's Junior Brother, Louth's Kern, trad supergroup Imar, Saint Sister, Dervish with Brendan Gleason, and Hozier. This week's show is JAM-PACKED with mighty fine music with a little something for everyone. Tune in each and every Sunday to 750 AM...
Oct 18, 2020•59 min
As the days grow shorter and the temps begin to cool, Tim and Mike continue to warm your soul with new tunes and songs from an eclectic group of Irish and Celtic multitalented singers and musicians. This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Mike and Tim feature music from Billow Wood, a new single from Socks In the Frying Pan, live music from Scotland's Skerryvore, a classic song from Moya Brennan & Cormac De Barra, The Conifers, Ben-David Warner, Sibeal, a new tune from Colm Mac Con Iomaire, sSe...
Oct 11, 2020•59 min
With the Autumnal season firmly entrenched in the Midwest and, of course, in the Windy City Irish Radio studios, that translates to Fall-ish and Autumny songs! This week on Windy City Irish Radio we have new music, some old classics and a couple of tributes to those iconic artists of the 70's who recently left us. We'll be featuring music from the Saw Doctors celebrating the 30 year anniversary of their number one hit, I Useta Lover, new music from We Banjo 3, Emma Langford, MACA, and classics f...
Oct 04, 2020•59 min
This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike celebrate the first leaves of autumn as only they know how and pay tribute to birthday boy, Finbar Furey, with music from The Fureys with Davey Arthur, Sharon Shannon, Mary Black, and The High Kings. The lads also spin tracks from Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Goitse, The Finns, Full Set, Karan Casey, Robbie O'Connell, and a brand new song from Ian Gallagher. Spend your Sundays with us every week from 12PM - 1PM on WNDZ 750 AM and c...
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr
While Sunday, the 7th day, is considered to be a day of rest, Tim and Mike are hard at work in the Windy City Irish Radio studio this week putting together a fabulous hour of the best in Irish music. Tune in for music from Paul Brady and Rodney Crowell, Liz Carroll, Rhiannon Giddens, Socks man Aodán Coyne, Eamon O'Leary, Galway's The Whileaways, Fontaines D.C., Ten Strings And A Goat Skin, Banjo man Garry O'Meara Music, The Fitzgeralds, and another brand new song from Ashley Davis with Shane Hen...
Sep 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
It's a beautiful day in the Windy City Irish Radio studio and this week you can tune in for a special treat of brand new music from Ashley M. Davis, The Logues and John McGranaghan Music. The lads also feature music from Kerry Fearon music & media with Jordan Mogey, Doolin’ with John Doyle and Michael McGoldrick Music, Shane McGowan and the Popes, The Saw Doctors, Connla Dougie MacLean and The Clancy Brothers Tune in every Sunday from Noon to 1PM on our new radio home WNDZ 750AM and catch th...
Sep 13, 2020•59 min
