Windy City Irish Radio

The Windy City Irish Radio studio is just a little more rosy this evening as the lads are paid a visit from Chicago Rose's Katie Callahan and Maggie McEldowney in advance of the 2019 Chicago Rose of Tralee Selection at the Irish American Heritage Center in Saturday April 6th. The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland's largest and longest running festivals, and will celebrate 60 years in 2019. The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose of Tralee which brings young women of Irish descent from around the world to County Kerry, Ireland for a global celebration of Irish culture. And on Saturday, the Chicago Rose will be selected to be a part of this fantastic event. Join us as we chat with Katie and Maggie and discuss their worldly experiences as Chicago Roses and talk about the event at the IAHC on the 6th. There are tickets still available and it is open to the public. Tune in for rose-colored music from Elvis Costella, Luka Bloom, Scythian and Katie herself. If that&apos

Tune in to Windy City Irish Radio this week as Mike and Tim celebrate the feast day of one Maewyn Succat, more popularly know as St. Patrick. In a special extended podcast, learn all about the life of our patron saint and some interesting tidbits about his annual holiday. There's music of the season from Paul Brady Music with Rodney Crowell (Official), Galician piper Carlos Núñez, Brian Mullen Music, The Wolfe Tones, Black 47, the pride of Denton, TX Brave Combo, The Hacienda Brothers, previews of some upcoming concerts including Socks in the Frying Pan and The Fitzgeralds at the Irish American Heritage Center, Cherish the Ladies at the Old Town School of Folk Music, The High Kings at The MacAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn and Danny Burns at City Winery Chicago. Tune in to WSBC 1240AM every Wednesday from 8PM - 9PM for the finest in Irish music and catch this week's holiday broadcast here www.windycityirishradio.com

The lads are alive and well in the aftermath of the St. Patrick's Holiday and tonight on Windy City Irish Radio prove that they're ready for more celebrating with some mighty fine musical performances coming to town the next week. There's The Fitzgeralds at The Irish American Heritage Center this Friday night, Cherish the Ladies at the Old Town School of Folk Music this Sunday and Danny Burns and Tim O'Brien at City Winery next Wednesday night. Tune in for even more music from Cleveland rockers Marys Lane with Martin Furey, Dylan Foley Music, The Lost Brothers, New Yorkers Na Fianna, County Down singer-songwriter Foy Vance, Belfast's Gary Lightbody with Ray Davies, Ed Sheeran Music, and Bob Dylan. St. Pat's season is not over til we say it is! Or until we nap, which ever comes first. Tune to WSBC 1240AM from 8PM - 9PM each and every Wednesday and catch this week's podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com

This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike welcome The Factory Theater playwright Shannon O'Neill and director Spenser Davis into the studio to chat about their current production of "May the Road Rise Up." This is a powerful family drama portraying three generations of an Irish-American family and how they've coped with a profound tragedy, Both moving and funny, this latest production from the Factory Theater is a must-see. The show runs through March 30th. Also tune in for music from Dervish, prior to their concert at the Irish American Heritage Center this Friday night, Socks in the Frying Pan, who will be playing at the IAHC on March 17th, Scythian, who come to Aurora to play this Saturday night, and music from Roger Mcguinn, The Fitzgeralds, Strings and Things,Talisk and The High Kings. Tune in every Wednesday from 8PM - 9PM on WSBC 1240 AM and catch this week's episode here www.windycityirishradio.com

Tonight, Mike and Tim double the Irish fun with two interviews from two stalwarts in Irish Music.  First up, it's Paddy Maloney, one of the founding members of the acclaimed group, The Chieftans, ahead of their March 2nd concert at Symphony Hall in Chicago.  Paddy shares stories about their upcoming tour in the U.S. and tales from the long and winding road.  Then it's Roscommon native, Cathy Jordan, the longtime member of the trad super group, Dervish, ahead of their March 8th concert at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago.  It's a celtic star studded night in the Windy City Irish Radio studios with live interviews and plenty of music from two super groups, The Chieftans and Dervish.  Join Mike and Tim and catch the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.  

Every year on February 14th, visitors make the pilgrimage to the Carmelite Church on Whitefriar Street in Dublin to visit the shrine of St. Valentine himself. Yes, 'tis true! This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike pay tribute to the posthumous emigrant to Ireland and the holiday that honors his name with songs and music direct from the heart directly to you. Tune in to hear Sharon Shannon with John Prine and Mary Staunton, Kevin Burke with John Brennan, The Recollective, The Logues, The Founding, Daoirí Farrell, Billy Treacy & The Scope, and The Pogues. There's also a little Sun Records tribute with music from The Chieftains with Chet Atkins, The Killer Jerry Lee Lewis with Don Henley and Orla Fallon Official Page. Don't miss this jam-packed hour lovefest and make sure you listen with your very special Valentine. Tune in each and every Wednesday from 8PM - 9PM to WSBC 1240AM and catch this week's podcast here www.windycityirishradio.com.

After surviving Chicago's Polar Vortex, Mike and Tim are defrosted and ready to roll for another hour of high octane quality Irish entertainment.  This week features a cut from The Led Farmers' new album Irish Folk Out Straight, Back West, The Chieftains and Punch Brothers, Bangers and Mash, Josh Dukes & Dylan Foley, The Saw Doctors, Christy Moore, The Cranberries, The Eskies, Jiggy, Van Morrison, Tara O'Grady, and the High Kings!  So, warm up to some Windy City Irish Radio and catch the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.  

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor extremely frigid temperatures of night stays these radio hosts from the swift completion of their appointed beloved Windy City Irish Radio.  Despite -30 degree temperature and nearly -60 degree wind chills, Tim and Mike brave the Polar Vortex because the show must go on!  So, pour your favorite beverage and put a little more turf on the fire and cozy up for another episode of Windy City Irish Radio.  This week Mike and Tim feature cuts from The Chieftans with Del McCoury Band, Gaelic Storm, The Byrne Brothers, The Prodigals, Cuig, Back West, Scythian, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Outside Track, High Time and in honor of the Feast of St. Bridget, featuring Maire Brennan.  Stay inside, stay warm and stay tuned to Windy City Irish Radio and catch this week's podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.  

Tim and Mike often talk about the high quality of live music that comes in and out of Chicago on regular basis and as we inch our way towards St. Patrick's Day, this year is no different. With upcoming shows from former Celtic Thunderer Colm Keegan (IAHC 2/17), the The Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub Dublin (at Chicago Gaelic Park 2/2, Dervish in Concert (at Irish American Heritage Center 3/8), JigJam (Gaelic Park 3/10), and Declan O'Rourke (Old Town School of Folk Music 2/2), the lads have it covered on this week's show playing songs and tunes from each of these featured artists. This week's edition of Windy City Irish Radio also includes music from Seo Linn, Doolin’ and a special tribute to Scotland's favorite son, Robert Burns, from the trashcan sinatras and Eddi Reader. Join us each and every Wednesday from 8PM to 9PM on WSBC 1240 AM and catch this week's special podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com

On the heals of his Hawaiian vacation, Tim Taylor regales of his vacation time in U.S.'s fiftieth state. Plus music from trad super groups Socks in the Frying Pan, Dervish, Connla, Laura MacKenzie, Brenda Castles, Colleen Raney, Danu, Katie Grennan - Irish Fiddle Player, Bernadette Morris Music, Enda Seery-Musician, Composer, Singer & Teacher, Roisen Ban, and The Fitzgeralds.  It's an hour of quality Irish entertainment.  Tune in each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on 1240AM or www.windycityirishradio.com.  

Before they close the books on 2018, Mike and Tim take one last retrospective look at 2018 and some of the year's top artists and the songs and tunes that topped the year's charts.  Tonight's show features a look back on We Banjo 3, Altan, Lunasa featuring Tim O'Beiwn, Seo Linn, Connla, Dylan Walshe, Strings and Things, David Keenan, String Sisters, Garadice, and Tupelo.  Join Mike and Tim for one last look at what made 2018 a great year for Irish music and for Windy City Irish Radio.  Happy New Year -- no, really, we mean it this time!

Happy New Year 2019!  Mike and Tim say bid Father Time 2018 adieu and usher in the baby new year of 2019 with music from The Tossers, James Cramer & Eleanor McEvoy, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Paddy Homan, We Banjo 3, Danny Burns, The Maguires, The Whileaways, Stephen Rosney, and Mark Knopfler.  Happy New Year from Windy City Irish Radio and all the best for a healthy and musical 2019!

After a long day of with the wren boys and filled up on Christmas dinner, the lads are back in the Windy City Irish Radio studio this week to celebrate St. Stephen's Day with story and songs of the holiday. Join Mike and Tim for holiday cheer from Chicago's own Kiltartan Road Christmas, Donegal's Goats Don't Shave Official, The Clancy Brothers, Chicago rockers The Tossers, Dublin's Delorentos, Robbie O'Connell, Paul McCartney, another new gem from Paddy Homan and the Noble Call, Wexford's Wallis Bird, Donal Lunny with Zoe Conway, Cherish the Ladies and Bing Crosby. Make sure to check out the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com and tune in each and every Wednesday from 8PM - 9PM to WSBC 1240AM for the live show.

The Spirit of Christmas is alive and well in the Windy City Irish Radio studios as Mike and Tim enjoy their annual 90-minute EXTENDED HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA with the Bard of Windy City Irish Radio, Rory Makem, Bob and Joel Chancey from the famed The Chancey Brothers band and folk music sensations Jennifer Ashley and Joel Simpson from Ashley & Simpson performing LIVE in studio to celebrate the season. With in-studio song debuts and new music and yuletide classics abound, its a studio sing along not to be missed. Also featuring BRAND NEW holiday music from

Blues Ambassador and keyboardist, Marty Sammon, stops by the Windy City Irish Radio studios along with Pat Taylor to promote two upcoming shows.  Marty Sammon, an accomplished singer, songwriter and published musical author performs live ahead of this Sunday, December 16th show, Marty Sammon Holiday Hoedown, featuring some of Chicago's top blues musicians and bands.  And Pat Taylor promotes his blues jam at Mama Vesuvios in Palos Heights featuring Pat Taylor and Friends.  Join Marty and Pat for an evening of Christmas Blues Windy City Irish Radio style.  Catch the podcast right here at www.windycityirishradio.com

The spirit is alive in the Windy City Irish Radio studio as Christmas time is here! This week the boys fully immerse themselves in holiday music and pay a little tribute to old St. Nick. With songs and tunes from Eileen Ivers, Altan, The Gothard Sisters, Cajun country's Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Natalie MacMaster and family Cherish the Ladies, and a brand new track from Irish hit makers, Delorentos, Tim turns the radio studio into his own personal dance studio. With more from Meath's Lisa Hannigan, Ashley Davis and John Doyle, Anton glackin with Alexandra Sykes, local boys The Avondale Ramblers, Larry Kirwan and the late great John Lennon there is plenty to get one and all in the Christmas mood. Join us every Wednesday from 8PM - 9PM on WSBC 1240 AM as we deck the halls to Christmas and catch this week's holiday podcast herehttp://www.windycityirishradio.com/podcast.html

After a whole lot of turkey and stuffing, the lads re-group to kick off the Christmas season this week on Windy City Irish Radio and boy, what a kick off! Tim and Mike are joined by Chicago treasure, Paddy Homan, and his brand new release "Christmas Time in Ireland" featuring fine musicianship from The Noble Call with Mick Broderick, Dave Curley, Laurence Nugent, Brendan Bulgar and, of course, Paddy himself. The new album is the perfect companion piece to Paddy and the band's string of Christmas shows which will bring him to Gaelic Park on Friday December 7th and the Irish American Heritage Center on Sunday afternoon, December 9th. Tune in for stories and songs from one of Chicago's great tenors and showman and hear plenty from the new record. Also featured tonight is brand new music from Hamilton, ON's own Steel City Rovers, Fin Furey (along with dad, Finbar), an exclusive new single from young Ballina band, Billow Wood, and a timeless Christmas classic from Nanci Griffith. Join us e

There's plenty to be thankful for this year and Windy City Irish Radio celebrates a cornucopia of music to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday as well as a time-honored Windy City Irish Radio story of how the Irish saved Thanksgiving!  Music from Bing Crosby, The Commitments, Danny Doyle, John Fogerty, "The Big Mouth" Rosemary Clooney, The Irish Rovers, Patrick Sullivan, Paul Brady, Danial O'Donnell, Johnny Cash and his little sister, Joanne Cash, Magpie, Celtic Spirits and some great thanksgiving blasts from the past.  Prepare yourself a leftover turkey sandwich and your favororite beverage and listen to the Thanksgiving extravaganza.  You'll be thankful you did!  Check out Windy City Irish Radio each Wednesday night at 8pm CST or you can check out the podcast on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com. 

Starting off with the cool jazz swing of the Belfast Cowboy Van Morrison (Official), daughter Shana Morrison, and jazzman Joey DeFrancesco - Fan Page, Windy City Irish Radio gets off to a smooth and groovy start before rolling into some political commentary from Christy Moore and some Gallavantin' Reels from BackWest. There's music of the cold wind from Ryan McKasson and Eric McDonald and some wayfaring tunes from Connla, The Fureys with "Davey Arthur (Official)", and Solas. Check out a brand new track from Dublin rockers Billy Treacy & The Scope and old favorites from Pearl River, NYers Girsa, Róisín O and the great Liam Clancy.  Catch the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com. 

New music crosses the transom of the Windy City Irish Radio studios with recent releases by the young and talented Boxing Banjo, Barry Kinane, Steph Germania, Mike McGoldrick and Dezi Donnelly, Don Mescall featuring Dolly's younger sister, Stella Parton, The High Seas, The Friel Sisters, Bernadette McGabhann, Therese McInerney, Brian Donnellan, and Sharon Howley, Emerald Rose, plus music from Danu, Eimer Arkins and so much more!  You can't fit much more into an hour!!  Catch Windy City Irish Radio each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm or our podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.