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Monthly Markers April 2026: Warmoes/Merulsa

01 Apr
Thomas Ribbrock
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It’s April 1st… and while you might expect a prank, we’re doing the opposite… 👀 …so instead, we’re announcing two Monthly Markers, giving these tracks extra spotlight as we head into festival season.

For April, we’ve selected two standout releases from across the European folk scene. Over the month, these songs will be played 4–5 times daily on CeltCast Radio and featured in our dedicated Spotify playlist.

Band no. 1: Warmoes (BE)
Song: Radiator Jig

Warmoes is a young Belgian folk band that just released their debut album via Trad Records. “Radiator Jig” has already proven itself as a live favourite. We experienced it first hand at Balhalla Festival, where dancers and musicians came together in a powerful, shared moment.

👉 A must-listen for balfolk dancers and anyone who enjoys energetic, community-driven folk music.

Band no. 2: Merulsa (NL)
Song: Siúil a Rúin 

A well-known name in the Dutch folk scene, Merulsa has performed at festivals for years, both solo and with a full band. Her interpretation of the traditional Irish song Siúil a Rúin brings a fresh, emotional depth, carried by her distinctive and warm vocal style.

👉 A beautiful example of how traditional repertoire can be reimagined for modern audiences.

These four tracks will receive increased rotation on CeltCast Radio throughout April, helping listeners discover new music while revisiting familiar voices.

These tracks are also:

🎧 Featured in the Monthly Markers Spotify playlist
🏆 Official nominees for the CeltCast Fantasy Awards 2027 (Best Monthly Marker category)

🎻 Musical greetings,

The CeltCast Radio Team

  • Ilona Sealgaire CeltCast
  • Alex Sealgaire
  • Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes🎻

You can find Warmoes here:

You can find Merulsa here:

Monthly Markers March 2026: Dabilla/Triple-X

01 Mar
Thomas Ribbrock
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It’s March 1st, so you know what that means… 🎉
Two brand new Monthly Markers are here!

Band no. 1: Dabilla (IE)
Song: Mourne Mountains / Hunter’s Purse /
Gan Ainm   

Cover: Dabilla-The hound of Boann

Drogheda duo Dabilla fuses traditional Irish pipes and guitar with dance music. This standout track is from their 2025 album!

Band no. 2: Triple-X (BE)
Song: Ben & Dirk
 

Cover: Triple-X-Wodka Vaseline

Triple-X is a Belgian balfolk band formed in 2006. They’re known for energetic, groove-driven folk music, blending traditional melodies with a modern edge, and performing everything from lively jigs to tender mazurkas on international stages.

All month long, we’ll be spinning these tracks 4–5 times a day on CeltCast Radio, and of course, they’re featured in our special CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist. There’s a good chance these tunes will get stuck in your head (you’ve been warned 😉).
And yes… like every Monthly Marker, they’re officially in the running for a CeltCast Fantasy Award in February 2027 in the category Best Monthly Marker! 🏆

Turn it up, discover something new, and let us know which one steals your heart this month 💚

Musical greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Dabilla here:

You can find Trple-X here:

Monthly Markers February 2026: Roving Crows/Niall McNamee

01 Feb
Thomas Ribbrock
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February is here, and so are TWO brand-new Monthly Markers!

We’re also counting down to the CeltCast Fantasy Awards on 21 & 22 February at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk (NL) 🎶🍀

Band no. 1: Roving Crows (UK)
Song: Blarney   

Cover: Roving Crows-Unite

From their latest album (Oct 2025) — a stunning release and easily their strongest yet. Roving Crows brings riotous Irish Folk Rock packed with unstoppable energy, sharp banter, and pure live-wire vibes. If you haven’t listened yet… you should have!

Band no. 2: Niall McNamee (IE)
Song: Donegal Hill

Cover: Niall McNamee-Glass+Mirrors

Taken from his brand-new album (Oct 2025) and making its CeltCast debut! Niall delivers a fresh, passionate take on Irish heritage, blending fiddle, guitar, bodhrán, and penny whistle into his unmistakable sound.

🏆 Both artists are also nominees at the CeltCast Fantasy Awards!
Will they take home one of those beautiful awards in a couple of weeks? 👀
And as always, these Monthly Markers are also eligible for Best Monthly Marker 2026, to be awarded at our show in February 2027!

📻 We’ll be spinning these tracks 4–5 times a day all month long on CeltCast Radio and, they’re featured in our CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist.
We hope you love them as much as we do 💚

🎶 Musical greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Roving Crows here:

You can find Niall McNamee here:

Monthly Markers January 2026: Trinaluna/Basco

01 Jan
Thomas Ribbrock
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🎉 January Monthly Markers are here, and we’re officially starting 2026! 🎉

✨ This month on CeltCast Radio, we spotlight two outstanding acts from the European folk scene:

Band no. 1: Trinaluna (IT)
Song: Clan’s Dance
   

Founded in Perugia (IT) in 2021, Trinaluna is a Celtic-Irish folk group born from a shared love of traditional Irish and Nordic music. Over the years, the band evolved from a chamber-folk line-up into a powerful ensemble with a full rhythm section.
Their sound blends Irish tradition, Nordic influences, classical refinement, and touches of funk and jazz, creating music that tells old stories and evokes faraway places. Trinaluna has performed extensively across Italy and twice reached the finals of the European Celtic Festival in Montelago.

Band no. 2: Basco (DK)
Song: The Huntress, Twenty Thousand Stars, Ten Minutes To Landfall

Basco is one of Denmark’s most acclaimed folk bands, with multiple Grammy awards and nearly two decades of international touring. Their upcoming album Three Times into Something Wild showcases the full spectrum of their musical journey from intimate folk club performances to grand orchestral collaborations.
The album invites listeners deep into Nordic folk traditions while boldly expanding the genre with cinematic textures, powerful harmonies, and Basco’s unmistakable energy.

📻 These tracks will be played 4–5 times a day throughout January, and are featured in our CeltCast Monthly Markers Spotify playlist.
🏆 Like every Monthly Marker, these songs are nominated for the CeltCast Fantasy Award – Best Monthly Marker (Feb/March 2027).

Go to the CeltCast website or find us on radio streaming apps like “Simple Radio” or “TuneIn Radio”

Musical greetings,
🎻 The CeltCast Radio Team
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Trinaluna here:

You can find Basco here:

Monthly Markers December 2025: Hartwin/WÖR

04 Dec
Thomas Ribbrock
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It’s the 1st of December, and that means two brand-new Monthly Markers for this month! Last month, we featured a Belgian artist, and for this final month of the year, we’re staying with our talented southern neighbours.

Band no. 1: Hartwin (BE)
Song: Lighthouse Pt. 2

Cover: Hartwin-This is the Place

This new album was released just a few days ago, on November 28th! You’ll also hear Pavel Souvandjiev (Aerokorda) and Flavia Escartin on this beautiful record.

The trio first came together in the summer of 2023, playing spontaneously around a bonfire in the heart of the Italian mountains during a small festival. In that intimate setting, they connected deeply through the universal language of music and decided to form a trio. Over the past two years, they have toured across Europe, meeting countless kindred spirits who helped inspire the music on this album.

Band no. 2: WÖR (BE)
Song: DG178

Cover: WÖR-Back to the 1780's

This track comes from an older album, Back to the 1780’s, by this stunning band! Earlier this year, WÖR & Kongero were nominated for the Flanders Folk Awards for Best Live Band. And there’s more exciting news: in January 2026, WÖR & Kongero will release a joint album, and we can’t wait!

These two songs will be featured 5–6 times a day throughout December on our radio station. They’re also joining our CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist. We hope you’ll enjoy them as much as our team does!

As always, both songs are competing for the CeltCast Fantasy Award “Best Monthly Marker”, which will be announced during our February show! 🌟

Musical greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Hartwin here:

You can find WÖR here:







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