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The Thistle & Shamrock: Now Playing This week's episode features new music and a tribute to a regular contributor to the program: the Grammy-winning guitarist Al Petteway, who passed away in September.
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The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program

The Thistle & Shamrock: Now Playing

The Thistle & Shamrock: Now Playing

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We'll be hearing some tracks from Fiona Ritchie's online music channel, ThistleRadio, with artists including Bachué, The Birnam Quartet, and John McSherry. Host Fiona Ritchie also pays tribute to a regular contributor to the program: the Grammy-winning guitarist Al Petteway, who passed away in September. Al recorded most of Fiona's special broadcasts from the Swannanoa Gathering and was a great friend of The Thistle & Shamrock.

Special Series

The Thistle & Shamrock

Host Fiona Ritchie explores Celtic roots music on her weekly radio program