Yesterday, I sat down to practice Christmas songs. I watched Rudolph earlier with Kenzie. So I thought I’d work on that one. That’s when I noticed a big artistic challenge I face at recording christmas songs… or any cover songs for that matter. I never want to sing them the traditional way. I think back […]
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Scottish Songs and Burns Supper
I woke up this morning and realized we are just five days away from St. Andrew’s Day. That’s the Scottish version of St. Patrick’s Day. It is celebrated on November 30th, usually with a big feast. I’ll be honest, I’m not super familiar with the holiday outside of what I read about it on Wikipedia. […]
Wanted: Celtic Christmas Song Lyrics for Kids
I drove Kenzie to daycare this morning. We listened to Christmas songs for kids on Spotify. Yesterday, I listened to Celtic Christmas music on Spotify. I was a bit disappointed with the “Celtic Christmas” selections on Spotify. I really think I need to pursue a new theme for the holidays. It seems to me that […]
Music Marketing for Solo Musicians
Many years ago, I published Bards Crier Music Marketing Tips as a weekly ezine. I compiled dozens of great music marketing tips to share with musicians. Thousands of people subscribed to my newsletter. I was one of the top music marketers online. The website is still up and now rebranded towards solo and duo musicians […]
New Celtic Christmas Compilation CD –
Last month, we released a brand new compilation CD of Celtic Christmas music. The album is called A Celtic Christmas and features 17 tracks of original and traditional Christmas songs and tunes by some of the best indie Celtic musicians online! A warm fire glows in the hearth of Celtic culture with this warm compilation CD […]
Celtic Christmas Comes Early
Tomorrow is the Celtic Christmas comes early promotion. You can help make it one killer event. Tell everyone to buy a copy of this new Celtic Christmas music compilation. The album is already climbing the charts. So order yours tonite!
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #148: West Coast Celtic Music
West Coast Irish Celtic music from Stout Pounders, The Young Dubliners, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Hank Cramer, The Gothard Sisters, BOWI Band, New Shilling, Erin McNamee, Tillers Folly, Ockham’s Razor, Sons of Malarkey, Lexington Field, The Bog Hoppers, Three Mile Stone. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. […]
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Thanks for the Booking Feedback
I love my wife. Gwen is the best at helping me to make those decisions that rip my gut out and leave me obsessing for days on end. Thanks love! Thanks also to everyone who posted comments. Here’s the deal. Booking shows is a toss up. I just don’t know if I can (a) pull […]
I Need Your Feedback About Some Shows
I’m gonna beg your indulgence for a few minutes. I’m having trouble, and I need help. Booking has never been a strong suit of mine. I put it on the back burner. I should’ve been booking for the Spring already, and I haven’t. So now, halfway through November, I find myself racing desperately trying to […]
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