CWU In 2022

The hope for better days ahead is the message of a new song by my guest, Vaughn Rowsell. He joins me to talk about his new song and what he has been up to since the pandemic began!

CWU 138: Hope for Better Days Ahead

A very busy show is on tap for this week's #CelticWakeUp! Derina Harvey joins me in the middle of the first half to talk about her band's new single, "Grow"; and Mark Manning of Rum Ragged chats with me in the second hour about the "When It's All Over" tour, their project with Holy Heart Choir, and more!

CWU 149: The Light Will Help You Grow

On the #CelticWakeUp this week, a new singer-songwriter, Travis Richards joins me to talk about his two singles he has released, "The Daybed" and the new song, "Aunt Ivy's Table"! Plus, I have your favourites and requests to start your morning off right!

CWU 152: Stories of Days Gone By

CWU 159: The Dog Days of Summer

On the first Celtic Wake Up of 2022, we look back at the year that was. I spin some of the best music that came out in 2021.

CWU 177: Best of 2021

On the Celtic Wake Up this week, it's all about new projects! Jamie Taylor joins me at 32:30 to talk about his song, "Come On Bud, Let's Sing It Again", a tribute to the classic NL trad tune, Music and Friends. At 1:07:49, Korona Brophy joins the show to talk her first solo album called "Heart to Heart" which contains a collection of songs she obtained throughout her career.

CWU 178: Playing That Song While the Spinning Wheel Spins

The history of woodworking in Newfoundland and Labrador is the theme of a new album released by MUN's MMAP department. Meghan Forsyth and Ursula Kelly join me on the Celtic Wake Up to talk about the history of the "Music of our Burnished Axes" project which is three years in the making.  I will have tracks from the album, plus a track from the Whistlin' Donkey's where they cover a Great Big Sea tune from 1995!

CWU 179: Sing As The Wind Blows

Maria Cherwick has had a busy few years! It all culminated in the release of “Home From Away”, a book/CD of original fiddle tunes! She joins me on #CelticWakeUp this week to talk all about it! I have that, plus your favourites and requests!

Interview with Maria Cherwick timestamp: 31:27

CWU 180: My Home From Away

Start your morning off right with me and the #CelticWakeUp! Join me for all of your favourites and requests, plus a conversation with storyteller and author Harry Ingram at 31:55! He joins the show to talk about his book of recitations titled "Don't Be Talkin", and a whole lot more!

CWU 181: Come Now, We Has A Talk

On this week's show, I speak with singer-songwriter Colleen Power! She joins me to talk about her new series on FibeTV+1 called "Sing Me Home". I have that and the soundtrack to Mother's Day in the first hour and more!

CWU 193: Won't You Please Sing Me Home

CWU 195: It's The 24th of May and We Likes To Get Away

CWU 205: The Waves Keep Changing

CWU 228: Cold North Winds

CWU 231

CWU 232: April Showers May Bring June

CWU 242: Summer Summer Nights and Days

CWU 243: Week of July 10, 2023

CWU 244: Hot Tunes

CWU 245: Regatta Week 2023

CWU 246: Week of August 7, 2023

CWU 248: Week of August 28, 2023

CWU 249: Summer Sounds

CWU 250

CWU 251: Week of November 27, 2023

CWU 252: Christmas 2023 Show 1

CWU 253: Last Show of 2023

CWU 254: First Show of 2024

As of January 7, 2019, you will be hearing all my previous episodes of the Celtic Wake Up on Soundcloud in Podcast form. As a little late Christmas gift, here is one of my shows that I did back in November called the Wake Up of a Thousand Songs. This was a tribute show to the Late Ron Hynes where I play the best of Ron Hynes' Catalogue, and songs from people who performed with him, who were inspired by him and more. My guests for this show were two of Ron's closest friends, Sandy Morris and Paul Kinsman. Hope you enjoy!

Celtic Wake Up Episodes

Celtic Wake Up for November 19, 2018: The Wake Up Of A Thousand Songs Part One

As of January 7, 2019, you will be hearing all my previous episodes of the Celtic Wake Up on Soundcloud in Podcast form. As a little late Christmas gift, here is one of my shows that I did back in November called the Wake Up of a Thousand Songs. This was a tribute show to the Late Ron Hynes where I play the best of Ron Hyne's Catalogue, and songs from people who performed with him, who were inspired by him and more. My guests for this show were two of Ron's closest friends, Sandy Morris and Paul Kinsman. Hope you enjoy!

Celtic Wake-Up for November 19, 2018: The Wake Up of a Thousand Songs Part Two

This group of Fine Lads are takin the trad scene by storm with their covers of irish classics and popular songs. Philip Hardy and Donovan Conran joine me in studio for a chat and perform "The Last Shanty" & "The Old Polina" live!

From Room 2009 Sessions & Interview With Fine Lads

This is a recorded interview for the 50th show celebration of the Celtic Wake Up. These were conducted at the Arthur O'Brien benefit concert.

Interview With Shanneyganock And Bud Davidge

Buddy Wasisname & The Other Fellers were recently recognized for their cultural significance with Honorary Doctorates from Memorial University. Kevin Blackmore & Wayne Chaulk dropped by the studio for a wonderful chat about the groups career, their favourite songs, their shows, writing process, and more!

CWU: Open Mic Morning

Interview with Buddy Wasisname & The Other Fellers

Anna Kearney Guigne on the new project, Doughboys and Molasses Oh!

Join Zach Snow for two great hours of Irish and Newfoundland traditional music. Start your morning off the right way with the Celtic Wake Up!

Celtic Wake Up with Zach Snow

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