Midzomer Fair Archeon 2026!

02 Jul

Next festival up where you can find the CeltCast-team: Midzomer Fair Archeon in Alphen (NL): 04-05/07/2026! See archeon.eu/midzomerfair/ for more information!

(Buttons? Has anyone said “Buttons”?)

Monthly Markers July 2026: The Trouble Notes/RAGNA

01 Jul

🎶 New Month, New Monthly Markers – theme storytelling! 🎶

July has arrived, and with it come two brand-new CeltCast Monthly Markers that we’ll be celebrating all month long!

Band no. 1: The Trouble Notes (DE)
Song: So We Dance (feat. Reikas Tanz & Hannah Jo Mackinlay)

📖 The Trouble Notes have surprised us with something completely different from their usual work: a captivating story-driven album that takes listeners on a musical journey. We fell in love with So We Dance, a beautiful collaboration featuring fellow German folk band Reikas Tanz and Scottish vocalist Hannah Jo Mackinlay. 💚
Want to know more? Read Germaine’s full album review.

Band no. 2: RAGNA (DK)
Song: Systrarna Forsströmsson
  

✨ RAGNA from Denmark makes their CeltCast Radio debut this month, and what an introduction! 🤩 From the very first notes of Systrarna Forsströmsson, we knew it had to become a Monthly Marker. Rooted deeply in Nordic folk traditions, RAGNA blends timeless melodies with fresh energy, curiosity, and outstanding storytelling. Led by former opera singer Stine, whose expressive vocals bring every song to life, the band creates a rich and groovy sound inspired by Swedish musical traditions. 🎶

📻 Throughout July, you’ll hear both tracks 4–5 times a day on CeltCast Radio, and you’ll also find them featured in our CeltCast Monthly Markers Spotify playlist.

💚 We hope you’ll enjoy these incredible songs as much as we do!
🏆 And remember: like every Monthly Marker, both songs are now in the running for a CeltCast Fantasy Award. During our February awards show, one of them could be crowned Best Monthly Marker!

Which of these two tracks will become your favourite this month? 🎧

Musical Greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻

Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes🎻

You can find The Trouble Notes here:

You can find RAGNA here:

Kati Ran-Sála (2024); A CeltCast Classic

23 Jun

Rarely has an album made such an impact on me. After the first listening session, it was clear that Sála by Kati Ran had to get a CeltCast Classic album status. Honestly, there just was no other option.

If this album is already part of your collection, you’ll probably fully agree with me. If not, then follow the link here, and let me tell you why this beautiful album is a must have for every music lover. Either way, this album deserves all the support it can get. Even if we were two years late to the party. Thank you Kati for this beautiful piece of art!

Blackwater Valley; the final chapter in the Sunfire story

09 Jun

With all the social media channels filling up with reactions on the last two Sunfire concerts, it is easy to forget that they also have a new album out. The final chapter in the story of Sinners’ Town called Blackwater Valley. And as we have come to expect from Sunfire, it is a small little musical gemstone. Although Blackwater Valley is their last hurrah, the band still brings new elements to their sound, keeping their innovative western folk style upright till the very end. Swing jazz, Dixie and dark folk are the new influences you will find. And a large dose of Mexican fiesta.

So click here and join us one more time as we dive into the wonderful world of western folk: Sunfire Style!

It’s The Trouble Notes – but not as we know them: Mnemorith

05 Jun

Today, on 05/06/2026, The Trouble Notes release their latest album: Mnemorith: Echoes of Eldbriaris. When they first announced it, they already made it clear that it would be different – but how different?

Our reviewer Germaine already had a listen, and she describes it as “a unique, powerful piece of art (a music album, a narrated story and an illustrated book). It’s a tale of hope for everybody, who has ever felt lost in this world. It’s an invitation to dream together of a better world based on the spirit of community.“

Good enough to make you curious? Well, then make yourself comfortable and head over to the full review!







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