The Thistle & Shamrock: A Case For Guitar Virtuoso players in Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and beyond are setting a new standard for roots-inspired acoustic guitar music.

The Thistle & Shamrock

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

The Thistle & Shamrock: A Case For Guitar

January 15, 201412:00 PM ET

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Virtuoso players in Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and beyond are setting a new standard 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