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  Hot Drinks for Spring Nightcaps ~ Choose from rich blue or butterscotch colored pottery mug, each decorated with an etched Thistle & Shamrock® logo and Celtic knotwork. This heavy-duty bistro mug is cast in a distinctive tapered shape and is perfect for clasping. Buy a matched pair!
* * *S O R R Y ~ O U R M U G S A R E S O L D O U T F O R N O W* * * Click and Buy Mug (blue) Click and Buy Mug (butterscotch) Use Amex, Discovery, Mastercard, Visa, Check or Money Order. It's easy! Click to add any product to to your shopping cart. Our online shop is managed for us by independent label Compass Records (a continuing sponsor of Thistle). All sales are credited to The Thistle & Shamrock radio program. (Note: after selecting "Click and Buy" your shopping cart should open at the top of the page. Some browsers display your products at the page bottom. Please scroll down to view!) |
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 Cold Drinks for Spring Afternoons ~ Our classic pewter tankard is hand-crafted in Sheffield, England and decorated with a Pictish design, The Thistle & Shamrock® and NPR® logos. Glass-bottomed, it holds - how convenient - just over 1 pint of your favorite beverage. A classy gift!
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The NPR Curious Listener’s Guide to Celtic Music |
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 “Ritchie's writing is clear and her love for her subject is infectious”
This vigorously researched portrait of the Celtic music family explores the full spectrum of its passionate performers, their beloved instruments, and this timeless music. Learn about where it all comes from and how it has travelled, uncover the stories behind the most popular songs, and be guided through a list of recommendations to help you build your core music collection and direct your own journey deeper into the music. This paperback also includes a fascinating foreword by internationally renowned fiddler Eileen Ivers.
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The Best of The Thistle & Shamrock, Vol 1 |
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 “A shimmering collection”
This critically acclaimed anthology was compiled by Fiona Ritchie to mark her first decade and a half on the radio. It is still prized as a beautiful and transporting compilation that will complement any music library.
Booklet includes extensive notes. Click and Buy 'Best Of' CD |
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Scotland the Real: Music from Contemporary Caledonia |
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 “An authentic celebration”
This disc features the very best of a vibrant generation of singers, songwriters, composers, and musicians who through their own voices, tunes, and interpretations are writing the next chapter in a tradition that stretches back centuries. Fiona Ritchie worked on this release in conjunction with Scotland’s year at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2003, and it has been a best seller ever since.
Booklet includes extensive notes and lyrics.
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A Celtic Tale: The Legend of Deirdre |
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 “Prepare to be enthralled!”
Mychael and Jeff Danna have created a magnificently orchestrated score, based on the medieval Irish legend of Deirdre. Here is Fiona Ritchie’s narrated version. With her warm, familiar voice recounting the legend, the music sounds even more extraordinary.
Illustrated booklet includes John Stuart Dick's rendition of the tale.
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A Thistle & Shamrock Christmas Ceilidh |
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 “A spectacular taste of Celtic talent to enjoy year ‘round”
In the tradition of a good old fashioned holiday party, Fiona Ritchie has gathered seventeen lively tunes by some of today's favorite Celtic musicians. This is an ideal accompaniment to your Celtic holiday festivities, and the perfect ceilidh soundtrack for all seasons.
Booklet includes festive story (and recipe!) by Fiona Ritchie.
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