Fire Draw Near
Ian LynchFire Draw Near is a monthly podcast and radio show which investigates Irish traditional music and song in all of its myriad forms. campsite.bio/firedrawnear
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||
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Episode LXV (and not LXX!!!) has songs and tunes, old ones and new ones, drink and meat, hares and pigs, parties and funerals, sacrifices and tributes. Tracklist Bryan O'Leary – I’ll meet you on a day that never ends / The Ballinahulla Butterfly / Tr... more
This one features more gems from my recently unearthed music collection, songs of protest, songs of love, songs of dark magic, as well as more proggy folk rock than you've ever heard in one single episode. It is respectfully dedicated to the memory o... more
FDN LXIII is a special episode focusing on shape note singing in the United States. It is based around two interviews conducted this year with Howe Pearson and Sasha Suczyk and looks at the history and evolution of shape note singing in North America... more
I have just recently gotten my vinyl and CD collections back from where they were stored for 6 months (thanks Crispo!!), an event that definitely makes itself felt in this episode. If there is a theme then it's something to do with pipers, fighters, ... more
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- Gwychder!/Go hiontacht!
Un o’r pethau gorau ar y weirlas yn fy marn I… I’ve got so much out of this podcast over the last few years. Been introduced to loads of great music, which I’ve often followed up on things like Bandcamp. Learnt loads about the history and context for songs and tunes, especially through the episodes on individual songs. It’s inspired to do ‘amateur’ research into music from my own area (north of Wales) and helped me make sense of my own music too. Great stuff, Ian!
Apple Podcasts5Gorwel 2
United Kingdoma year ago - The only show like it.
If you’re like me, and you want your traditional roots music peppered with deep historical research and the regular black metal or dungeon synth track, then this is for you. It rules.
Apple Podcasts5Torporoprot
United Statesa year ago - Little gem of a podcast
I enjoyed working on the railway so much
Apple Podcasts5Annoyed Sofar
Ireland2 years ago This podcast has Wonderful Thoroughness and fantastic selections of songs to explore the music. The diversity of songs enhances my personal music library.
Audible5AnonymousUnited States2 years ago- My favorite podcast
This podcast has Wonderful Thoroughness and fantastic selections of songs to explore the music. The diversity of songs enhances my personal music library.
Audible5Anonymous UserUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #168 |  Australia/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | Ireland/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Sweden/Music |
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What is Fire Draw Near about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A monthly deep-dive into Irish traditional music and song, blending rigorous historical context with warm, conversational storytelling. Across episodes, listeners encounter careful song analyses, archival histories, and personal anecdotes that connect tunes to broader cultural movements, communities, and living musical traditions. The show often pairs traditional tracks with broader themes—activism, transmission, and the social history surrounding ballads—while keeping a welcoming, club-like atmosphere that appeals to both serious researchers and casual fans. A notable strength is the host's knack for presenting scholarly detail in an accessible, human way, and the inclusion of mixtapes and guest perspectives that broaden the sonic landscap... more
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Fire Draw Near launched 6 years ago and published 113 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Howe Pearson
2. Sasha Suczyk
3. Andy the Doorbum
4. Roisin El Cherif
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