Thistle And Shamrock: A Case For Guitar Virtuoso players in Scotland, Ireland and Brittany are raising the bar for roots-inspired acoustic guitar music.

The Thistle & Shamrock

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

Thistle And Shamrock: A Case For Guitar

October 24, 20125:13 PM ET

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Virtuoso players in Scotland, Ireland, and Brittany are raising the bar for roots-inspired acoustic guitar music.

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The Thistle & Shamrock

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