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Kitchen Party Ceilidh

Dave Bagdade
Celtic Music
Ireland
Celtic Colours International Festival
Scotland
Canada
Cape Breton
Irish Music
Scottish Music
Heather Macisaac
Celtic Colors International Festival
The Bothy Band
Boiled In Lead
Nova Scotia
Ken Perlman
Open the Door For Three
United States
Matthew Byrne
JP Cormier
Newfoundland
Traditional Celtic Music

The Kitchen Party Ceilidh is a weekly hour-long Celtic music radio program playing the best music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, the US, the UK and everywhere else great Celtic tunes and songs can be found.

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Latest Episodes

Our 605th episode, which aired on October 4, 2026, and featured part three of our Celtic Colours preview, including my conversation with J.P. Cormier. Kevin, Tim & Brent Chaisson – Peter & Doreen Chaisson's Set, Dad’s Tunes Farsan – Fear Drabastach, ... more

Our 604th episode, which aired on September 27, 2026, in which we continued our Celtic Colours preview and spoke with Celtic Colours Artistic Director Wendy MacIsaac. Scottish Fish – Annie’s, Currently Rose Morrison with Dave Gunning – Holding Sand, ... more

Our 603rd episode, which aired on September 20, 2026, and featured historical Cape Breton as part one of our Celtic Colours preview. Cape Breton Fiddle Association – The High Road Set 1975, Remastered Music from the 1973-79 Festivals Sons of Skye – J... more

Our 602nd episode, which aired on September 13, 2026. Kalos – Pretty Good Friday/Ladybug, Tamarack The Elders – Shores of Farewell, The Spirits and the Sea Arise & Go – The Drowning At Bruckless/The Miller’s Maggot, Moments of Light Cara Dillon – Nev... more

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Wendy MacIsaac
Celtic Colours Artistic Director
Celtic Colours International Festival
Episode: KPC_2026_09_27_Podcast
Tara Breen
The Claire Fiddler who played with the Chieftains for many years
Chieftains collaborator
Episode: KPC_2026_06_07_Podcast
Mazz O'Flaherty
Owner of Dingle Record Shop
Dingle Record Shop
Episode: KPC_2026_06_07_Podcast
Teresa O'Grady
Banjoist and banjo tutor
Musician based in Luton, England, living in County Sligo
Episode: KPC_2026_06_07_Podcast
Ciaran Ryan
String wizard from Edinburgh, banjo player, solo artist
KPC lineup; Dallahan and Shughlennifty connection
Episode: KPC_2026_05_31_Podcast
Ed Pearlman
Scottish-American fiddler from Portland, Maine
Solace/solo work
Episode: KPC_2026_05_31_Podcast
Neil Pearlman
American pianist, son of Ed Pearlman
Solace/solo work
Episode: KPC_2026_05_31_Podcast
Seamus Ennis
Singer, piper, tune collector from Dublin
Irish Folklore Commission legacy
Episode: KPC_2026_05_31_Podcast
Jimmy Rankin
Musician from Cape Breton
Rankin family; solo artist
Episode: KPC_2026_05_31_Podcast

Host

Dave Baghdad
Host of Kitchen Party Ceilidh (self-described); long-running Celtic music radio host with a focus on community-driven, cross-Atlantic programming.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Kitchen Party Ceilidh

    Kitchen Party Ceilidh is my "go to" Celtic music radio program. Both trad and contemporary Celtic music mingle comfortably there. Dave Bagdade's commentary sparkles with insights to each song or tune. The program builds community on the air for listeners.

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    CeilticDrummer
    United States4 years ago

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Guests span a wide Celtic spectrum, from traditional to contemporary, which keeps the playlist fresh.
Listeners love the show's sense of community and the host's insightful commentary on each track.
The program is especially praised for its live performances and archival context across episodes.

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KPC_2026_10_04_Podcast
Q: So what can you tell us about the Summit this year?
JP outlines the lineup and the ongoing tradition of the Guitar Summit, emphasizing collaboration among renowned guitarists and the excitement of performing together in a major festival context.
KPC_2026_03_29_Podcast
Q: So tell us a bit about how the new record came about and what changes the band faced after the previous lineup.
Drew Miller describes the transition after Dave Stenshal's passing, the recruitment of new members Hayley Olson and Mo Engel, and how the band preserved Boiled in Lead's essence while embracing new textures and reduces extended jams to favor ensemble dynamics.
KPC_2026_03_08_Podcast
Q: Tell us what The Airs Project is and why you started it.
Kell explains that The Airs Project studies Irish traditional airs to preserve and communicate their storytelling and musical nuance, especially for American players who may lack authentic references, and she started it to bridge that gap.
KPC_2025_12_14_Podcast
Q: What was the process like for you to win the Big Sampy Award?
Malcolm explained that he recorded a track for a compilation album and applied for the Big Sampy Award, which ultimately led to him producing his own album and gaining more exposure as a musician.
KPC_2025_12_14_Podcast
Q: What was your musical upbringing like?
Malcolm shared how he was surrounded by music from a young age, with a father who is a professional musician and a mother who is a music teacher, and how he began taking fiddle lessons as a child.

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A weekly Celtic music show that threads together traditional and contemporary tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, the US, and beyond. It centers around the host's community-driven, listener-curated format, weaving in anecdotes about artists, performances, and festival connections to create a welcoming, global Celtic listening experience. Noteworthy are long-running cross-continental collaborations, live in-studio moments, and appearances by a wide range of Celtic musicians and guests, which together foster a strong sense of community among fans, performers, and venues alike.

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Recent guests on Kitchen Party Ceilidh include:

1. Wendy MacIsaac
2. Tara Breen
3. Mazz O'Flaherty
4. Teresa O'Grady
5. Ciaran Ryan
6. Ed Pearlman
7. Neil Pearlman
8. Seamus Ennis

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