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FOLK SONGS & STORIESIrish Songs for St. Patrick's Day #297St Patrick’s Day is a week away. Listen to a fun concert of St Patrick’s Day music. Irish songs with my own unique twist. This is Folk Songs & Stories #297 WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, an hour-long radio show of some of the best indie Celtic music online. That was… If you’re new to this show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email t...2025-03-1240 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESCan Album Pins Save the Music Business? #291Can album pins save the music business? I’ll tell you what they’re all about, why all musicians should be selling them, and how to get started with them. This is Pub Songs & Stories #291 0:13 - Marc Gunn “Blink” from Come Adventure With Me Listen to #277 Blink to learn more about the song Listen to In the Verse #2.1 Blink for more about the song 3:45 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. If you’re new to the...2024-11-1933 min
In the 'VerseOf Banquets, Bastards and Burials | WitcherWhere is the destiny we need? That’s the question Mikey Mason asks in this week’s podcast. While Marc Gunn questions the challenges women must face in male-dominated world. Both songs were inspired by episode 4 of season 1, “Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials”. Find out on this week's In the 'Verse podcast #2.8. FireflyDrinkingSongs.com SHOW TIMES - Upcoming Shows, Marc and Mikey News - 5-Minute Plot Synopsis / Show Discussion - This Week’s Songs SHOW NOTES MARC: Welcome to In The Verse, the podcast that makes music...2024-05-0550 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESSci Fi Drinking Songs at Gen Con 2023 #284We’re taking a journey today as I share the story of how I found myself playing Sci Fi Drinking Songs at science fiction conventions around the nation. This is Pub Songs & Stories #284 0:15 - Marc Gunn and Jesse Ferguson “Molly Malone” from Come Adventure With Me 2:52 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. This show is for fans of Celtic music and science fiction and fantasy. I create Celtic-inspired music. In fact, I al...2024-04-301h 35
Pub Songs & Stories Podcast – Marc GunnPub Songs & Stories #284: Sci Fi Drinking Songs at Gen Con 2023We’re taking a journey today as I share the story of how I found myself playing Sci Fi Drinking Songs at science fiction conventions around the nation.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #284
0:15 – Marc Gunn and Jesse Ferguson “Molly Malone” from Come Adventure With Me
2:52 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. This show is for fans of Celtic music and science fiction and fantasy.
I create Celtic-inspired music. In fact, I also host the multi-awar...2024-04-291h 35Pub Songs & Stories Podcast – Marc GunnPubs Songs & Stories #283: RedemptionPain is hard to deal with. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. You can get through it with maybe a little help from Doctor Who. We talk about my song Redemption.
You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #283
0:16 – Marc Gunn “By Amazing Grace” from Come Adventure With Me
By Amazing Grace, Hat Came Back, Tartanic
Inspired by the Firefly episode “Heart of Glass”
featuring Andrew McKee of Brobdingnagian Bards and Jamie Haeuser)
4:23 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster li...2024-03-1900 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESRedemption #283Pain is hard to deal with. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. You can get through it with maybe a little help from Doctor Who. We talk about my song Redemption. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #283 0:16 - Marc Gunn “By Amazing Grace” from Come Adventure With Me By Amazing Grace, Hat Came Back, Tartanic Inspired by the Firefly episode “Heart of Glass” featuring Andrew McKee of Brobdingnagian Bards and Jamie Haeuser) 4:23 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and...2024-03-1933 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESMyra's Lament for Lamlash Bay #282Everything changes. But what do you do when your career, your life, your joy, comes to an end because everything must change. We’re talking about the life of a scallop diver in Lamlash Bay. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #282 0:17 - Marc Gunn “Favor of a Dance” from Come Adventure With Me Favor of a Dance | West Side Story Meets Firefly Inspired by the Firefly episode “Shindig” 3:14 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster livi...2024-03-1227 minPub Songs & Stories Podcast – Marc GunnPub Songs & Stories #282: Myra’s Lament for Lamlash BayEverything changes. But what do you do when your career, your life, your joy, comes to an end because everything must change. We’re talking about the life of a scallop diver in Lamlash Bay.
You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #282
0:17 – Marc Gunn “Favor of a Dance” from Come Adventure With Me
Favor of a Dance | West Side Story Meets Firefly
Inspired by the Firefly episode “Shindig”
3:14 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living i...2024-03-1100 minPub Songs & Stories Podcast – Marc GunnPub Songs & Stories #281: Come Adventure With MeDo you ever get nervous or anxious? Sometimes the toughest thing to do, to overcome your fear, is to just take those first steps forward. Come Adventure With Me is the title track to my brand new album inspired by the 1977 Rankin & Bass film, The Hobbit. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #281
0:20 – Marc Gunn “Selkie’s Life” from Come Adventure With Me
Learn more about Selkie and Call of the Sea in show #234.
3:57 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician...2024-03-0600 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESCome Adventure With Me #281Do you ever get nervous or anxious? Sometimes the toughest thing to do, to overcome your fear, is to just take those first steps forward. Come Adventure With Me is the title track to my brand new album inspired by the 1977 Rankin & Bass film, The Hobbit. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #281 0:20 - Marc Gunn “Selkie’s Life” from Come Adventure With Me Learn more about Selkie and Call of the Sea in show #234. 3:57 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish...2024-03-0531 minPub Songs & Stories Podcast – Marc GunnPub Songs & Stories #280: Reaver Drinking Song“If they take the ship, they'll rape us to death, eat our flesh, and sew our skins into their clothing – and if we're very, very lucky, they'll do it in that order.” Zoe’s description of reavers on the TV show Firefly sounds pretty insane. And every time we meet the reavers in the show and movie, they seem just as insane. And yet… they can fly spaceships. I share the story behind my song “Reavers Drinking Songs” today on Pub Songs & Stories #280.
0:25 – Marc Gunn “Molly Malone feat. Jesse Ferguson” from Come Adventure With Me
3:00 – WELCOME TO...2024-02-2700 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESReaver Drinking Song #280"If they take the ship, they'll rape us to death, eat our flesh, and sew our skins into their clothing – and if we're very, very lucky, they'll do it in that order." Zoe’s description of reavers on the TV show Firefly sounds pretty insane. And every time we meet the reavers in the show and movie, they seem just as insane. And yet… they can fly spaceships. I share the story behind my song “Reavers Drinking Songs” today on Pub Songs & Stories #280. 0:25 - Marc Gunn “Molly Malone feat. Jesse Ferguson” from Come Adventure With Me 3:00...2024-02-2722 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESSpiderwebs #279Is it all a game that we all fall into? Saffron certainly thinks so in “Our Mrs Reynolds from the TV show Firefly. Hear the story behind my song “Spiderwebs”. We're also making waves with music from Matt McGinn. This is Pub Songs & Stories #279 0:17 - Marc Gunn “Bright Side of Everything” from Selcouth 3:28 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4 If you’re new to the show...2024-02-2018 minPub Songs & Stories Podcast – Marc GunnPub Songs & Stories #279: SpiderwebsIs it all a game that we all fall into? Saffron certainly thinks so in “Our Mrs Reynolds from the TV show Firefly. Hear the story behind my song “Spiderwebs”. We're also making waves with music from Matt McGinn.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #279
0:17 – Marc Gunn “Bright Side of Everything” from Selcouth
3:28 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4
If you’re new to the show, please sub...2024-02-1900 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESNaked #278Let’s get Naked! Or at least I’ll share a story of one of my songs inspired by an episode of Firefly. Plus, The Haar are featured on this week’s show. This is Pub Songs & Stories #278 0:13 - Marc Gunn “Bright Side of Everything” from Selcouth 3:25 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4 If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that...2024-02-1326 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESBlink #277They don’t kill you in the normal sense of the word. Rather they feed off the life that might’ve been. My song, Blink is a parable about missing out on the best things in life. This is Pub Songs & Stories #277 0:14 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Oor Hamlet” from Real Men Wear Kilts 4:02 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4 If you’re new to the show, p...2024-02-0628 minPub Songs & Stories Podcast – Marc GunnPub Songs & Stories #277: BlinkThey don’t kill you in the normal sense of the word. Rather they feed off the life that might’ve been. My song, Blink is a parable about missing out on the best things in life.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #277
0:14 – Brobdingnagian Bards “Oor Hamlet” from Real Men Wear Kilts
4:02 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4
If you’re new to the show, please subsc...2024-02-0500 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESNerdy Noel & Dancing With Hobbits #276Imagine a holiday market for nerds and geeks. I talk with one of the creators of Nerdy Noel and share my own Nerdy Wonderland story. Plus, I have a new album on Kickstarter. It’s called Dancing With Hobbits. Find out why you should support this CD and Musical Pin. This is Pub Songs & Stories #276 0:20 - “Celtic Christmas Elf” by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m at Conjuration...2023-11-1536 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESSoul of a Harper, Rie Sheridan Rose #275Who was the red-headed queen of Ireland? Why did she assault the harpers of old? Author Rie Sheridan Rose tells the story behind her song “Soul of A Harper”. New Star Trek inspired musical pin. This is Pub Songs & Stories #275. 00:14 - Brobdingnagian Bards “The Unicorn Song” from Songs of Ireland 3:38 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. I have a livestreaming concert this Thursday on Bandcamp. If you’re new to the show, plea...2023-10-1923 minPub Songs & Stories Podcast – Marc GunnPub Songs & Stories #272: Live Show at Maggie McGuiness PubThis pub is not a real Irish pub, but it’s the most-authentic Irish pub that is not in Ireland. Enjoy music from Kinnfolk and Fire in the Glen. Learn when Coffee with The Celtfather returns and what the future holds for this fall.
This is Pub Songs & Stories #272.
0:19 – Kinnfolk “Siúil a Rún” from Kinnfolk
3:34 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
I am Marc Gunn. I’m a rhythm and folk Celtic musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. This episode kicks off the fall season of Pub Songs & St...2023-08-1500 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESLive Show at Maggie McGuiness Pub #272This pub is not a real Irish pub, but it’s the most-authentic Irish pub that is not in Ireland. Enjoy music from Kinnfolk and Fire in the Glen. Learn when Coffee with The Celtfather returns and what the future holds for this fall. This is Pub Songs & Stories #272. 0:19 - Kinnfolk “Siúil a Rún” from Kinnfolk 3:34 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a rhythm and folk Celtic musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. This episode kicks off the fall season of Pub Son...2023-08-151h 23
In the 'VerseThe War Doctor | Doctor Who #2.3Once upon a time, The Doctor committed genocide. Find out how that happened with this spoiler alert-filled episode. Then Marc and Mikey discuss the episode “The Day of The Doctor” where the War Doctor story is revealed. It’s The Doctor who regrets and The Doctor who forgets. Will he find redemption? Can he forgive himself and face the pain no more? It’s In the ‘Verse #2.03. SHOW TIMES 1:28 - Upcoming Shows & News Five-Minute Show Summary 6:44 - Show Discussion 44:54 - Marc’s Song: “Redemption” 48:37 - Mikey’s Song “No More” SHOW NOTES MARC: Welcome to In The Vers...2022-03-1955 min
The Celtfather PresentsCeltfather Year In Review: Successes of 2021Greetings Gunn Runner I love looking at my successes each year. Honestly, I was pretty excited about my musical successes last year. I felt like I had a few break through moments. So let's make a list. It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Unkilted, show #288. The podcast is brought to you by my amazing Patrons in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. - MUSINGS: Successes for 2021 Finished Selcouth! Finally figured out the basic art of booking gigs. Booked a lot of breweries and new venues. Rebooted In the 'Verse...2022-01-1023 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESLoreena McKennitt & Lady of ShalottLoreena McKennitt shares the story about how Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Lady of Shalott” became a song on her 1991 album The Visit. Classic poetry and books are often used as inspiration for modern songs. Marc Gunn shares why he wrote a song inspired by Anne of Green Gables. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #245. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast a...2021-12-0723 minThe Celtfather PresentsThe Ethics of Black FridayGreetings Gunn Runner Is Black Friday an ethical holiday? Overcoming fear is the theme of a new song inspired by the hobbit. Top 10 songs on Spotify. It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Unkilted, show #287. The podcast is brought to you by my amazing Patrons in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. I have some new subscribers, and I hope to make this an even more important part of my general promotion in the weeks ahead. 0:42 - SHOWS PLANNED FOR THE COMING MONTH DEC 1: Coffee with The Celtfather @ 11 AM E...2021-11-3021 min
The Celtfather Presents3 Podcast Promotion TipsToday, I review the success of the Pub Songs & Stories changes. I offer tips on promoting your podcast. And I tell you about two new songs coming soon. It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #286. The podcast is brought to you by my amazing Patrons in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. I have some new subscribers, and I hope to make this an even more important part of my general promotion in the weeks ahead. 0:33 - SHOWS PLANNED FOR THE COMING MONTH NOV 3: Playing Favorites on Coffee...2021-11-0133 min
In the 'VerseBlink | Doctor WhoDon’t blink or you might miss out as Marc Gunn and Mikey Mason discuss the episode “Blink” from Doctor Who. Plus, you’ll get to hear the songs they write, inspired by the episode. SHOW TIMES 2:00 - Upcoming Shows 5:20 - Marc and Mikey News 9:13 - Five-Minute Show Summary 13:30 - Show Discussion 32:29 - Mikey's Song 44:28 - Marc's Song SHOW NOTES MARC: My name is Marc Gunn, the creator of the Firefly Drinking Songs show. MIKEY: And I’m Mikey Mason, creator of the Beer Powered Time Machine Podcast and currently the MIKEYtalks podcast. MARC...2021-10-3053 min
Brobdingnagian Bards PodcastClawing Up from ObscurityWhat does it take to go from a no name band to a “legend”? You probably won’t find out in this episode. But you will hear about the Bards new CD, catch up on how Dragon Con and Gen Con went. Learn about Andrew’s promise to release two new CDs before the end of the year. And why Marc’s calendar is even more full than usual. Best of all, join our Nagians Only Club on Patreon and you will get new music every month. It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #66. WHAT'S NEW 2021-10-0638 minIn the 'VerseIn the 'Verse Season 2 AnnouncementIn the ‘Verse is back with a brand new season. We’re gonna write songs inspired by other shows and movies. Plus, we will take an in depth look at the Big Damn movie. Join us as we talk about Season 2. SHOW NOTES MARC: My name is Marc Gunn, the creator of the Firefly Drinking Songs show. MIKEY: And I’m Mikey Mason, creator of the Beer Powered Time Machine Podcast and currently the MIKEYtalks podcast. MARC: This is episode ZERO of our new 10 episode season of the In The Verse Podcast.. Mike...2021-10-0222 minThe Celtfather PresentsOne Way to Fix the Death of CDs ProblemGreetings Gunn Runner Did we just solve the death of CD problem? Songwriting podcast returns for second season. Convention successes. Selcouth nears completion. It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #285. The podcast is brought to you by my amazing Patrons in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. I have some new subscribers, and I hope to make this an even more important part of my general promotion in the weeks ahead. Subscribe to Marc's Musings and Get 21 Songs free! 0:26 - SHOWS PLANNED FOR THE CO...2021-10-0129 minThe Celtfather PresentsFirefly Drinking Songs, The TV ShowCould a Firefly Drinking Songs TV show be on its way? What's different with Coffee with The Celtfather. How close am I to completing my next CD? It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #284. 0:13 - SHOWS PLANNED FOR JULY SEP 2-6: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA SEP 9: Virginia Highlands Farmer's Market, Atlanta, GA @ 5:00 PM SEP 16-19: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN. SEP 23: Hobbit Drinking Songs on Celtfather Live on Bandcamp. Buy tickets. OCT 2: Fire Maker Brewing Co., Atlanta, GA OCT 3: Grant Park Farmer's Market, Atlanta, GA OCT 15-17: Multiverse, Atlanta, K...2021-09-0125 minThe Celtfather PresentsBusking ShowmanshipGreetings Gunn Runner A new single with the Brobdingnagian Bards and a Bards EP. Last chance to get my Firefly CD on vinyl. A short, new Kickstarter coming? Coffee with The Celtfather returns for its 9th season. Do you really have to put on a show to draw a crowd? It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #283. 1:04 - SHOWS PLANNED FOR JULY AUG 13: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker, GA @ 6:30 - 9:30 PM AUG 19: Celtfather Live @ 8 PM ET. Tickets $6. AUG 26: The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, AL @ 6 PM - 8:30 PM ET THURS: Coffee w...2021-08-0228 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESBy Amazing Grace, Hat Came Back, TartanicHow an old Irish warning about drinking too late made its way into a fun Irish song. Tartanic teaches you how bagpipe tunes are named. And if your actions are cruel and controlling, then you may not be the righteous person you think you are. That’s the idea behind my next single. Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. I am Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. You will get behi...2021-07-1241 minThe Celtfather PresentsAlternate Look at Live Performances (June 2021)How was the first science fiction convention back? Podcasting during a summer with kids. New songs finished. Plus, an alternate look at live performances. It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #281. 0:26 - SHOWS PLANNED FOR JULY JUL 9: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co., Alabaster, AL @ 7-10 PM CT JUL 10: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL @ 8:00 AM - 12 PM CT JUL 15: Browncoats on Celtfather Live @ 8 PM ET. Get your tickets. JUL 16-18: JordanCon, Atlanta, GA JUL 30: Ironshield Brewing, Lawrenceville, GA @ 7:00 – 10:00 PM. THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather, YouTube (Season 9 returns on Aug...2021-07-0120 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESTartan Day, Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster, A Man Who Wears A Kilt Every DayWhat is Tartan Day. Why I love the kilt. Song failure in a filk circle. The fake history of No Pants Day. And Kyf Brewer shares a Tartan Day catastrophe on a golf course. Welcome to the Pub Songs & Stories Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture through music and stories. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.com. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY ...2021-04-0532 minThe Celtfather PresentsStories & Inspiration Behind the Music New stories in the virtual public house. Limited-edition CDs. I'm a Rover, Seldom Sober video. Who recorded on what Selcouth song. And a new hobbit single. It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #279. 0:17 - PODCASTS I've made so many changes to the Pub Songs Podcast over the years. I'm always wondering what do I want it to be? I think I finally have a format I'm excited about. The new intro goes like this: "Welcome to the Pub Songs & Stories, the Virtual Public House where you hear the s...2021-04-0116 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESSt. Patrick's Day CelebrationYou get a St Patrick’s Day Concert for 2021 today on Pub Songs & Stories podcast. Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.com. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:18 - “Men of New Basin Canal” from How America Saved Irish Music 3:29 - WELCOME -- Post a review i...2021-03-1529 minThe Celtfather PresentsSt Patrick's Day 2021Greetings Gunn Runner How can you celebrate St Patrick's Day in 2021 with podcasts, videos, blogs and perhaps even live concerts. Enjoy St Patrick's Day stories. A new Dancing with Hobbits single. Learn about the Brobdingnagian Bards' next single. Save on a St Patrick's Day CD special. And get ready for my birthday. It's all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #275. 0:26 - PODCASTS I am on fire with podcasting. I finally have systems that allow me to complete episodes and plan future ones in a timely fashion. So I'm ahead o...2021-03-0120 min
Brobdingnagian Bards PodcastBards on Bards (But Not in a Sexual Way)Andrew and Marc are back to talk about the Sherwood Forest Faire, Dragon Con, an online internet concert, plus individual podcasts, upcoming shows, and lots more. It's on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #61. NOTES Show Titles Sherwood Forest Faire Bards Internet Concert on April 29. Paid Concert. Dragon Con Final Words ANDREW NEWS Life's a Faire Channel on Facebook and Youtube Dragon Con Admission sent in Brobdingnagian Bard shows at Sherwood April 24-25 and May 1-2 Sherwood Forest Faire New Jersey Ren Faire SHOWS Weekly Shows on Life's a Faire Monday night Talk Show "Fa...2021-02-1045 minBrobdingnagian Bards PodcastBards on Bards (But Not in a Sexual Way)Andrew and Marc are back to talk about the Sherwood Forest Faire, Dragon Con, an online internet concert, plus individual podcasts, upcoming shows, and lots more. It's on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #61. NOTES Show Titles Sherwood Forest Faire Bards Internet Concert on April 29. Paid Concert. Dragon Con Final Words ANDREW NEWS Life's a Faire Channel on Facebook and Youtube Dragon Con Admission sent in Brobdingnagian Bard shows at Sherwood April 24-25 and May 1-2 Sherwood Forest Faire New Jersey Ren Faire SHOWS Weekly Shows on Life's a Faire Monday night Talk Show "Fa...2021-02-1045 minThe Celtfather PresentsKindness Goes A Long WayGreetings Gunn Runner St Patrick's Day is re-released and it's back on CD for a limited time. Selcouth moves closer to completion. A little bit of kindness goes a long way. And Get a sticker and access this month's Celtfather Live by joining the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. It's all on Celtfather Monthly for February 2021, show #274 0:22 - PODCASTS The Pub Songs Podcast started with some strong evergreen episodes. The first highlighted the re-release of my St Patrick's Day CD. More about that in a bit. Then there was an interview w...2021-02-0124 minThe Celtfather Presents2021 GoalsGreetings Gunn Runner It's time to take a look back at the past year, to decide what worked and what didn't. What is useful and what isn't? Before we get to all that, we're gonna do a review of December. It's all on Celtfather Monthly, show #273 0:14 - PODCASTS December is always the toughest month for podcasting for me. That's because in addition to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, I have the Celtic Christmas Podcast and I have to create the Best Celtic Music of the Year episode. I can't d...2020-12-3130 minBrobdingnagian Bards PodcastBards talk about their Year!We talk about our ups and downs from the year as well as our methods of adjusting to the changing climate of music and performance. ---- This is Patreon Episode number 20 and overall Episode 60. ANDREW MCKEE SHOWS & NEWS New Years Eve Show - Shakespeare's New Year's Shakin' Eve! Youc an get tickets on EvenBrite $5 off Discount code: IRISH Life’s A Faire Personal Livestreams coming up Patreon Pages for Lifesafaire and TheIrishBard MARC GUNN SHOWS & NEWS Weekly...2020-12-0943 minBrobdingnagian Bards PodcastBards talk about their Year!We talk about our ups and downs from the year as well as our methods of adjusting to the changing climate of music and performance. ---- This is Patreon Episode number 20 and overall Episode 60. ANDREW MCKEE SHOWS & NEWS New Years Eve Show - Shakespeare's New Year's Shakin' Eve! Youc an get tickets on EvenBrite $5 off Discount code: IRISH Life’s A Faire Personal Livestreams coming up Patreon Pages for Lifesafaire and TheIrishBard MARC GUNN SHOWS & NEWS Weekly...2020-12-0943 minThe Celtfather PresentsHallelujah for Black FridayGreetings Gunn Runner A new season of Celtic Christmas music and a new format to Pub Songs Podcast. Hallelujah and The Hero of Christmas and a Black Friday Sale. It's all on Celtfather Monthly, show #271 0:11 - PODCASTS It was a good month for podcasts. I planned ahead and recorded several Irish & Celtic Music Podcast episodes. I'm also getting ready to finishing up episodes so I can put out the Celtic Top 20 during the last week of December. I am liking the direction of the Pub Songs Podcast. It requires a l...2020-11-2523 minThe Celtfather PresentsCampaign for Live Concert SuccessGreetings Gunn Runner The power went out. Fortunately, I have a portable digital recorder. I was able to capture this episode with news about batch recording shows, campaigning for a president, live concert successes, album delays, and Celtfather Box Set. It's all on Celtfather Monthly, show #270. 2:26 - PODCASTS I love the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I feel like I’m finally getting a handle on batch recording episodes. That means, I create and record 2-3 episodes at one time. Then I release one each week... ahead of time. I love this met...2020-11-0124 minThe Celtfather PresentsRegister to VoteGreetings Gunn Runner Pub Songs Podcast on the charts. New singles gaining traction. Coffee with the Celtfather is back. And finishing up the Selcouth CD. And a rant on voting. It's all on Celtfather Monthly, show #269 Before we start, I want to remind you to register to vote. It looks in most states, you have until about October 5th to register, but it does vary. And just because you think you're registered, does not mean you are. Georgia has a lawsuit against it because there were over 200,000 people illegally purged from the voting...2020-09-2722 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESDragon Con and Hobbit Dance TuneDragon Con is online this year. St Patrick’s Day disappears. And listen to a Hobbit Hornpipe. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:19 - SONG: “Blue Sun” from As Long As I’m Flyin’ - WELCOME -- St Patrick's Day CD disappear...2020-08-2320 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESCoffee and Irish Rebel SongsNew hobbit single coming on August 24, review of Gen Con Online, and season 6 of Coffee with The Celtfather comes to a close. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:23 - SONG: “Rising of the Moon” from St Patrick’s Day 2:15 - WELCOME2020-08-0627 min
The Celtfather PresentsTogetherGreetings Gunn Runner Two new singles are coming out. Selcouth progress report. Something new and different for my live streaming concerts. New songs written. And would you like to stay with me in a castle in Scotland? Another month down. Another to begin. Let’s talk about it... on show #267. 0:21 - PODCASTS The toughest thing about making podcasts is coming up with a concept. What is the show about? For the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, it's easy. I don't usually do themes. Because they are ha...2020-07-2823 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESGen Con OnlineGen Con 2020 is online this year, like most sci fi conventions, and gaming conventions, and even Celtic festivals. I have five shows scheduled. I’ll sing from those shows and tell you more about them on the Pub Songs Podcast. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE...2020-07-2343 min
In the 'VerseObjects in Space | FireflyA ruthless bounty hunter boards Serenity to retrieve River. But he's feeling a bit unwelcome onboard and find a very unique way of escaping. What are objects made of? What is real? What is right? We have a great time exploring the themes in the final episode Firefly for In the 'Verse: Song Crafting for the Firefly Universe. SHOW TIMES Upcoming Shows Our Browncoat News Review Songs from the Last Episode Five-Minute Show Summary Firefly Discussion This Week’s Songs SHOW NOTES MARC: My name is Marc Gunn, the creator of the Firefly Drinking Songs show. ...2020-07-1959 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESSongs by Rie Sheridan RoseThe music of fantasy and Steampunk author, Rie Sheridan Rose is featured today on the Pub Songs Podcast. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:18 - SONG: “Elves” from Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits 2:33 - WELCOME -- Watch the show...2020-07-0735 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESSummer in ScotlandNext summer in Scotland, the first non-internet show since the pandemic began, and some Scottish songs. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:20 - SONG: “Come Ye By Atholl” from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 2:28 - WELCOME -- Show review...2020-06-2328 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESFamous Irish Songs, Gerry O' BeirneFamous Irish Songs and an interview with Gerry O’Beirne in Dingle, Ireland on Show #208 of the Pub Songs Podcast. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:24 - SONG: “Irish Rover” from Going for Brogue 2:45 - WELCOME -- Famous Irish So...2020-06-0958 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESCool Celtic Summer, Mazz O'FlahertyIt’s a Cool Celtic Summer playlist today on the Pub Songs Podcast. Plus, hear an interview from Mazz O’Flaherty who owns the smallest record shop in the world. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:23 - SONG: “Purple Flower” from Name On My Soul...2020-05-2851 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESCeltic Music for Arbor Day, Gougane BarraPlant a tree with Celtic music and conversation for Arbor Day. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:15 - SONG: “Rattlin’ Bog” from St Patrick’s Day Songs for Kids 3:28 - WELCOME -- Bard Bog Off! -- Themed Shows. What theme...2020-04-2137 minThe Celtfather PresentsCeltfather Monthly: February 2020Greetings Gunn Runner January was a rough month. I spent a lot of time with bronchitis. It was tough getting stuff done. I've even delayed my Kickstarter release because of this until February 10th. I'll tell you more about it below. But first... Show #257 0:33 - PODCASTS The Pub Songs Podcast will be back soon. I had big plans for it this month. I'm considering more live recordings in the show mixed with news... At least that's what I planned for the two episodes I thought I was gonna put ou...2020-01-2808 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESCliffs of Insanity, Success Is Not a Zero-Sum Game, Van MorrisonIs it insane to think that success is NOT a zero-sum game? Some think that the only way they can "win" is by destroying someone else. I'm gonna share why that's the lie told by cowards and failures and how you can win through generosity. Brobdingnagian Bards, Van Morrison, The Doubleclicks, Marc Gunn Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 pe...2019-11-0437 minFOLK SONGS & STORIESThe Celts Invade Venice... AgainThe Celts are heading back to invade Venice in 2020 as part of my annual Celtic Invasion Vacations. I will share this year’s itinerary and a few facts about the Veneti. Marc Gunn, Alexander James Adams, Vince Conaway, Ciunas, and special guest Tom Smith Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my w...2019-10-2138 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESMagic Taste of Butterbeer Beer BeerIn this show, you'll hear the latest Coffee with The Celtfather show. We have comments from listeners like you. I'll share a tip on how you can promote your favorite band with streaming music. And I'll rant on impossible goals and why we need them. Pub Songs Podcast is music and community. If you like, tell a friend or interact. Support me on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list. PubSong.net. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY? 0:16 Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, Making the world a happier place through m...2019-02-111h 07
FOLK SONGS & STORIESBest Irish Christmas MusicI'm picky about Christmas music. I prefer upbeat, fun Christmas songs. Good sing alongs. It's a challenge to find those with the Irish and Celtic Christmas music albums. But I have a few favorites to share with you in the pub today. You'll also hear some Blue Sun Holiday Spectacular Tour news, thoughts about kids music, the future of this podcast, and news about Coffee with The Celtfather. Speaking of which, the last Coffee with the Celtfather show of 2018 is today at noon. Enjoy Irish Christmas music from Kilted Kings, The Selkie Girls, T...2018-12-1246 minThe Celtfather PresentsGuide to Best Irish & Celtic Christmas Music 2018 Let me share with you the best new Irish and Celtic music of 2018 with this podcast guide to the Christmas season. Welcome my name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and host of the multiple award-winning Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Today, I want to share with you some of the great Celtic Christmas music I found this holiday season. This by no means a fully comprehensive list. Rather, I am sharing with you the music that I received through the podcast, plus a few of my own videos, playlists and more. There's a lot to share. Let's get goin...2018-12-0510 min
The Celtfather PresentsPortrait of The Celtfather"Slainte mhaith". That means "here's to your good health". "Slainte" means "cheers" or "here's to your health". "Mhaith" is good. Greetings my name is Marc Gunn. I play Celtic Geek music. I'm originally from Texas, though now residing in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite that introduction, I don't speak Gaelic. But I love Celtic culture and music. And yes, I am a geek. My entire life revolves around music, science fiction and fantasy, traveling, and Celtic culture. Welcome to Celtfather Music & Travel! This is a podcast where I bring my passions...2018-11-0408 min
The Celtfather PresentsAbout The Long Arm and Fighting for a CauseIn the Firefly episode Out of Gas, Malcolm Reynolds says, “No matter how far the long arm of the Alliance might get, we’ll just get ourselves a little further.” This is The Celtfather, Marc Gunn. I’m going to share with you the story behind my song “The Long Arm”. It was the first single released for my new Firefly album, As Long As I’m Flyin’. The album came out on March 6, 2018. And the physical CD will no longer be available after March 31. So if you want that album, buy it in my Bandcamp store. SHOW TIMES 0:30 Celtfather News 2:01 Intro toT...2018-03-2615 minThe Celtfather Presents10 Fun St Patrick’s Day FactsSt Patrick's Day is coming soon. I'm gonna share with you TEN fun facts about St Patrick's Day in show #238 of Celtfather Music & Travel. As a Celtic musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, I thought I’d also pick songs you can listen to to go with each fact. celtfather.com CELTFATHER NEWS If you missed the latest CeltfatherLive Internet Concert of Shiny St Patrick’s Day CD Release Party, you can watch a free replay through March 17 at Celtfather.com/watch. The show celebrates the release of my new album...2018-03-1107 min
The Celtfather PresentsHobbit Fiddling Interview with Samantha GilloglyLearn about one of my Hobbit music partners. Samantha Gillogly is a violinist, fiddler, and geek from Massachusetts who has played three hobbit gatherings with me at ALEP in Kentucky. We there last year, and I had a delightful conversation with her. Subscribe to Celtfather Music & Travel for more episodes at celtfather.com. Celtfather News I am performing this Thursday, February 8 at 8 PM central on Concert Window. The show is pay-what-you-want. And tips will be graciously accepted. Follow me at concertwindow.com/marcgunnmusic I added several new items to my Bandcamp store. You'll fin...2018-02-0618 min
The Celtfather PresentsAbout Close Your Eyes & Reaver's Lullaby (Firefly)The Demon Lullaby gets people laughing so much, I had to filk it for my second CD of Browncoats drinking songs. Listen to both versions of this hilarious song, originally written by Daniel Glasser. Listen and subscribe at celtfather.com. 0:08 CELTFATHER NEWS First, you can catch my Facebook Live shows, Coffee with The Celtfather on Tuesdays at 9am on Facebook.com/marcgunnmusic Second, I have some new products in my Bandcamp store. You can now get the Firefly Drinking Songs songbook, which features all of the lyrics from Firefly...2018-01-1616 min
The Celtfather PresentsDemystifying Irish Sessions with Shannon HeatonAs a Celtic singer and autoharper, I've never felt super comfortable going to Irish sessions. I had a couple dirty looks when I first got into Irish music. It biased me a lot against them since. But I love Irish music. So I was excited to watch a video by Shannon Heaton where she provides a sort of how to guide to Irish sessions. It was very inspiring. Shannon Heaton hosts the Irish Music Stories podcast. She hosted an episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast last June. And I wanted to find out more about her...2017-12-1945 min
The Celtfather PresentsComics and Kilt Blowing with Jennie BreedenThis month, I talk with Jennie Breeden about Comics and Kilt Blowing. Jennie is the author of The Devil's Panties web comic and carries a leaf blower at Dragon Con for unsuspecting kilt wearers. I also share my new love of the Virtual Tip Jar and how I hope it will allow me to do more Live Video concerts! SHARE this show at http://celtfather.com/ This week, you can look for me on Facebook Live a bunch. I'm doing Coffee with The Celfather to promote a private internet concert on Thursday, Nov 16 at 8 PM...2017-11-1422 min
The Celtfather PresentsHistory of Celtic BrittanyJoin me as I talk with Samuel of Visite Bretagne about the history of the Celts in Brittany, France. You'll learn how the Celts got to Cornwall, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. And how they came back to Brittany. You'll find out the best places to visit while you're there, and a lot more. Brittany is a great place to visit. Subscribe to Celtfather Music & Travel at celtfather.com. Celtfather Weekly News This Sunday, October 22, 2017 is my fourth annual Celtic Halloween music special. I will broadcast live on YouTube starting at 8 PM CDT. Go to the #CeltfatherLive p...2017-10-1718 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESCeltic AdventuresWe're going off on Celtic Adventures with music from my various bands that tell stories of travel and adventure. Do you have a favorite adventure song? Post in the comments. Then subscribe to the podcast and mailing list at http://pubsong.net/ You can find out more about the bands in this week's show right here: Marc Gunn, The Celtfather Brobdingnagian Bards Kilted Kings Who's Playing in the Pub Today? 0:16 "Happily Ever After" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 3:40 "Rocky Road to Dublin" by Marc Gunn from Not Every Day...2017-10-1034 minThe Celtfather PresentsSecret History of the CeltsThere's a lot about the Celts that I did not realize until I went on my Celtic Invasion of Brittany. It opened a secret history that most of us don't think about. In this episode, I'm gonna share how Venice is a part of that Celtic history and lots more. Subscribe at celtfather.com. Celtfather Weekly Buy my new 3-song single, Celtic Halloween, on Oct 3. You can also get my Firefly single "The Long Arm" The next Celtfather Live show is scheduled Sunday, October 22nd. Celtic Halloween Special on YouTube. This weekend, Kilted Kings are at Indiana Renaissance...2017-10-0308 minThe Celtfather PresentsTrue Story Behind Drinking With Hobbits for Hobbit DayHobbit Day is on September 22nd. We're gonna celebrate it with the true story behind my popular song and album "Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits". I'll share the origins of Hobbit Day and how I fell in love with The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings as well all of the exciting things that have happened due to my love of hobbits. Subscribe to my mailing list for a free hobbit song and to the podcast at http://celtfather.com/. What's in this Week's Show Origins of Hobbit Day How I Discovered Hobbits Halflings and D...2017-09-1916 min
FOLK SONGS & STORIESHalfway to St Patrick's Day Pub SongsSeptember 17th is the halfway point to St. Patrick's Day. So this month, we're gonna celebrate with some traditional Celtic pub songs from my huge catalog. I'll share a little about the history of Halfway to St Patrick's Day, reveal the new Brobdingnagian Bards album, explain why you can get 5 classic CDs of mine for an incredibly low price this month only, and let you know where you can see The Celtfather LIVE. Listen and subscribe, then get free music at http://pubsong.net Pub Talk History of Halfway to St Patrick's Day ...2017-09-1238 minThe Celtfather PresentsMusic of Brittany with Dom DuffDom Duff brought his guitar and charm over to Carnac during the 2017 Celtic Invasion of Brittany. We talked and then he shared stories about Breton music and culture along with his own original songwriting. You will hear some great music by Dom Duff, learn how to say "slainte" in the Breton language, and you'll learn the twisted meaning behind a famous song of Brittany. Subscribe to Celtfather & Travel at celtfather.com. Notes Join me on Thursday, September 21, 2017 for the Mercenary Show on Concert Window. This is a FREE internet concert at 8 PM CDT. I'll play...2017-09-0554 min
The Celtfather PresentsKids at GenCon: Survival TipsThis is the Celtfather Marc Gunn. Today, I'm gonna share some survival tips for anyone who wants to bring their kids to Gen Con. Gen Con is the longest running gaming convention in the world. It's located in Indianapolis, IN And they are celebrating their 50 year anniversary this year. Course I've only been performing there since 2007. But I remember dreaming about going back in the 80s when I was reading Dragon Magazine and playing D&D all the time. If you like this podcast, make sure you share and subscribe at http://celtfather.com/ Now I h...2017-08-0126 min
The Celtfather PresentsThings to Do on a Celtic Invasion of Brittany?I realized I hadn't shared the latest itinerary for the Celtic Invasion of Brittany. How else am I gonna make you jealous and long to join me on one of my Celtic Invasion Vacations if I don't talk more about it? So you will hear about some of the oldest and most-condensed standing stones in the world in Carnac, Brittany. Plus, we'll explore the Broceliande and Arthurian legend as well as other great legends and history from Brittany. It's gonna be an exciting trip. Look for more podcasts and videos in the weeks to come. Celtfather Music...2017-05-1623 min
The Celtfather PresentsMarc Gunn's Celtic Halloween EP Last week, I released a brand new album called Celtic Halloween EP. What's that you say? You missed the news? That's probably because it was exclusively released to my Official Gunn Runners and Patrons over on Patreon. In addition to exclusive podcast, news updates, live concerts and more, you will now also get some free music that is unavailable anywhere else. I tell you more about the EP and the four songs on this episode of The Celtfather. And I also forget to mention the cool eBook that goes deeper into the music a...2016-10-2514 min
The Celtfather PresentsA Celtic Session in a Cornish KitchenOne of the highlights of my Celtic Invasion Vacations is playing music for my invaders. That's because the setting is small and intimate. The music is often requested by my invaders who enjoy the many shades of Celtic music I play. On the Celtic Invasion of Cornwall, we had a beautiful house in Instow. I pulled out my autoharp and played a few songs for a couple evenings. You will enjoy one of those shows in a moment. The show was performed in the kitchen after one of my home-cooked meals. Before I share the show, I...2016-10-1739 minThe Celtfather PresentsOrigins of The Celtfather Name, Cornwall Daily, Pirates vs. Dragons ThanksLast month, I recorded an episode of the Pub Songs Podcast where I talked about the Origins of The Celtfather Name. Les Howard responded with an audio clip sharing the exact episode of the The Signal Podcast where that name was born. You can listen and hear a Firefly song in that show. Here's some other stuff you'll enjoy in this episode: I offer thanks to all of my top supporters of my Pirates vs. Dragons Kickstarter. Thanks to my Executive Producer, Rie Sheridan Rose. Thanks to my Dragon Egg Rescuers: Cherry and Pat, and Angela Hu...2016-06-1300 min
PUB SONGS for Celtic GeeksStar Wars Day, Pirates vs Dragon on Kindle, Origins of The Celtfather #141It's Star Wars Day for the official reboot of the Marc Gunn's Pub Songs Podcast. I'm gonna share with you a bunch of Star Wars pub songs, update you on my album Pirates vs. Dragons, and share with you the origins of my nickname, "The Celtfather". Read the complete shownotes! Pub Talk * The "Pirates vs. Dragons: A Steampunk Adventure Journal" is now officially on sale on Amazon Kindle. This eBook tells the riveting tale of how I was shanghaied by the notorious air pirate, Captain Black Jack Murphy which l...2016-05-0426 minFOLK SONGS & STORIESStar Wars Day and Origins of The CeltfatherIt's Star Wars Day for the official reboot of the Marc Gunn's Pub Songs Podcast. I'm gonna share with you a bunch of Star Wars pub songs, update you on my album Pirates vs. Dragons, and share with you the origins of my nickname, "The Celtfather". Read the complete shownotes! Pub Talk * The "Pirates vs. Dragons: A Steampunk Adventure Journal" is now officially on sale on Amazon Kindle. This eBook tells the riveting tale of how I was shanghaied by the notorious air pirate, Captain Black Jack Murphy which l...2016-05-0426 minThe Celtfather PresentsVote in Podcast Awards, plus Q&AThe Podcast Awards are now officially open. I've been podcasting since 2005. I would love to win an award. But to win, I need your help. Will you nominate the following podcasts in the appropriate categories. You only need to make your nomination once. And it must be done before April 30th! Vote here: podcastawards.com. Best Music Irish & Celtic Music Podcast http://celticmusicpodcast.com Best Entertainment Renaissance Festival Podcast http://renaissancefestivalmusic.com Best Society - Culture The Celtfather http://celtfather.com Q&A R...2016-04-1800 minThe Celtfather PresentsGinger Ackley: Celtic Music SpotlightBand: Ginger Ackley Homepage: http://www.gingerackley.com Description: Ginger's music is Celtic – with at Twist! A Texas native happily transplanted to Ohio, Ginger has taken her life-long passion for music, combined it with a love of history and tradition, and mixed it all into a delightful style of Celtic Folk. Performing both traditional and original songs, she sings while accompanying herself on one of her six autoharps, or jams with other folks on her penny whistles. She has been described as a songwriter “in the old style," and her most recent album “The Elf King's Horn" reaches into the magical and...2016-02-2900 minThe Celtfather PresentsHow to Create an Awesome Set List for Your Live ShowA few years back, I was trying to find out how to create a great set list. I found virtually no blogs or articles on the topic. I tried again last month and the results were once again poor. I decided to share my own tips on how I create my awesome shows. However, I do need to give a HUGE shout out to Tom Jackson. Tom is one of the only Live Music Producers I've ever heard of. The rest are on his staff. He teaches people how to put on a great show. I...2016-01-0600 minThe Celtfather PresentsSuccesses and Failures in 2015A couple weeks ago, I decided to list everything I could remember that was a success and failure in 2015. It turned out to be a nice long list in one of my longer Celtfather podcasts. --- If you enjoy this episode, then please post a review on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Subscribe to the show at www.celtfather.com where you can join my mailing list to download a free album of my Celtic and comedy music. Special thanks to my Patrons. You can support my craft for as little as $1 per month. Become a Patr...2016-01-0400 minThe Celtfather PresentsCeltic Empire Overview for November and DecemberIt's time for an update of all the things i am working on right now. Learn more about what's new with my music and podcasting in the past few weeks and what's to come. Here's some of what you can look for: Kilted Kings at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival Playing traditional Celtic music New version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" What are my most-popular songs? Going from the comedy to serious music "Name On My Soul" getting a new requests on CD every weekend Sci Fi Conventions are my base! Kids getting sick as I tour Irish & C...2015-11-3000 minThe Celtfather PresentsWild Colonial Bhoys : Celtic Music SpotlightWhether playing festivals and touring as their five-piece, guitar and fiddle-driven rock lineup or as a pared-down acoustic pub duo, the Bhoys have successfully forged their own unique place in the Irish/Celtic musical genre. Each of the five Bhoys brings immeasurable musicianship, making this what is sure to be one of the best albums you’ll hear in 2015! Personal Fact: Lead singer Adam is a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a WWII historian. Band: Wild Colonial Bhoys Homepage: www.wildcolonialbhoys.com from CD: On Our Own (2015) Hometown: St Paul MN, US 2015-11-2900 minThe Celtfather PresentsJig to a Milestone : Celtic Music SpotlightJig to a Milestone is a Celtic folk duo from Gainesville, Florida, playing your favorite ballads, pub classics, instrumentals, sea shanties, and the occasional bawdy tune. Jig to a Milestone focuses on traditional acoustic sounds. They bring unique instrumentation to a repertoire that spans the centuries. Jason Catron is the voice and rhythm of the group. He plays a barrage of stringed instruments including guitar, Irish bouzouki, mandocello, tenor banjo, and mandolin. Tearing through jigs at a breakneck speed, Jason's fingers of fire take flight on his handy tin whistle. His rich, lilting baritone fills the air...2015-11-2600 minThe Celtfather PresentsWhat Is Celtic Christmas Music?With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I'd share my views on What is Celtic Christmas music as I wrote last year. I confess I'm kinda picky about it. However, my views have defined what kind of music is played in my Celtic Christmas Podcast too. I hope to help you find better Celtic Christmas music this holiday season. Make sure you check out my two Celtic Christmas albums: A Celtic Christmas is a compilation of Christmas music by Celtic musicians featured in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I believe this album be...2015-11-2500 minThe Celtfather PresentsBlack Market Haggis : Celtic Music SpotlightOut of Huntsville, Alabama, Mike Clem, Andy Kruspe, and Garrett Smith have been playing Celtic music together in one form or another since 2010. During this time, they kept a running tab of cool band names and even better album names. When it came time to form a trio, "Black Market Haggis" became the clear choice for a band name. So they did what every new band should do when starting out- they searched their band name on the internet to see if it had already been taken. Predictably, no band has ever used that moniker. However, they did find th...2015-11-2400 minThe Celtfather PresentsEddie Biggins : Celtic Music SpotlightEddie Biggins is a singer-songwriter from the Boston area. He has written music in many varying genres, from folk to electronic to musical theater. In 2007 he joined a popular Irish band, Jug o' Punch, and since that time has focused more on traditional music, both in a band setting and as a solo artist. In 2014, along with his son Ryan and family friend Michael Maloney, he formed another Celtic band, The Boston Harbor Bhoys. Personal Fact: My family and I are big fans of the Disney theme parks. Someday I hope you'll see me playing at Raglan...2015-11-2200 minThe Celtfather PresentsThe Brayzen Heads : Celtic Music SpotlightOut of Manchester, United Kingdom, The Brayzen Heads are an Irish Music Duo featuring Dave Gimore on Guitar and Vocals and Shane Farrell on Banjo, Fiddle & Mandolin. They play Irish Traditional Music, Songs and ballads with a mixture of more Modern Folk & Pop songs. They have played over 4000 shows in many different countries after they met each other in Spain in 2000. Personal Fact: The Brayzen Heads have been the house band at Raglan Road, Walt Disney World, Florida since 2012. They are planning to take time out to travel and play all over the USA and Canada. Ban...2015-11-2000 minThe Celtfather PresentsBest Smoothie Recipe for Kids (and Healthiest)I love smoothies. The very best tasting to me are all-natural ingredients. With this recipe, I even figured out what to do with all of that fruit that was going bad. I dump it in the freezer for my smoothies. When there's leftover smoothies, I use it to make popsicles. I've been using this recipe for my daughter since she was two-years old. She still loves it. Now she even loves making it too. You'll find complete shownotes on my website at http://celtfather.com/ I make this show for free thanks to the generosity of my...2015-10-2707 minThe Celtfather PresentsCeltfather or Celt Father, Changes ComingBig changes are coming to The Celtfather podcast. I can no longer publish the show on Monday mornings like I've been doing, more or less, for a year and a half. The demands of fatherhood and desire to keep a regular schedule to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast means that this show will once again return to 1-3 episodes randomly published throughout the week, as time permits, and as I am hit with inspiration. Since I'll be homeschooling Kenzie, as well as taking care of Inara, my life is a bit more kids focused. I'm gonna go w...2015-10-0100 min
The Celtfather PresentsContraFlow, Sick Kids, Beach InsightsI had big plans for another Celtic Travel episode of The Celtfather. But alas, sick kids left me a little tired. So instead, I decided to ramble on about some upcoming news about ContraFlow this weekend and share some cool insights about our weekend at the Beach. Find full shownotes at http://marcgunn.com/celtfather046 To subscribe, go to iTunes, or go to Celtfather.com where you can also join my mailing list to download a free album. This show is sponsored by my Patrons at marcgunn.net. You can support my music, podcasts, and...2015-09-2819 minThe Celtfather PresentsCeltic Music Challenge, Mason Brown SpotlightI finally came up with a plan for promoting the Irish and Celtic music Podcast. It's called the Celtic Music Challenge. The goal is to hit a Milestone on Patreon, plus get lots of voicemails which will bring a three hour Celtic music retrospective to the show. In the meantime, the new Brobdingnagian bards podcast is now online, and it's a good one. And of course, I have a lot of shows coming up in the weeks to come. It's all this week on The Celtfather Podcast. http://marcgunn.com/celtfather035 To subscribe, go to i...2015-07-1313 minThe Celtfather PresentsPoverty With Flair, Dragons on Kickstarter, Building TrustYou're gonna hear about my brand new Kickstarter, and some plans for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. You might get a free copy of my next CD, St. Patrick's Day Songs for Kids, and I rant about crappy marketers in show #11 of The Celtfather.
Get the full shownotes at http://marcgunn.com/2015/poverty-with-flair-dragons-on-kickstarter-building-trust/
Help Kickstarter Dragons vs. Pirates http://marcgunn.com/kickstarter/
To subscribe, go to iTunes, or go to Celtfather.com where you can also join my mailing list. This show is sponsored by my Patrons at marcgunn.net Post feedback in the shownotes, use the hashtag #celtfather on...2015-02-2320 min