CG032: What Is Celtic Music?

The definition of Celtic music has changed over the last fifty years. It could easily be defined as the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland. That definition no longer works. “Traditional Irish music” is a subset of Celtic music, just like “traditional Scottish music”. And “Irish music” does not automatically equal Celtic music. So what is Celtic music […]

#161: Irish Coffee

Irish Celtic music from The Whiskey Boys, Cady Finlayson, Barrowburn, The Duplets, Emerald Rose, StoneRing,y Cianan, The Irish Balladeers, RUNA, Dan Ar Braz, The Irish Experience, Kilmaine Saints, Enter the Haggis, The Beggarmen. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to […]

CG031: What Is Indie Celtic Music?

After a wonderful CeltFather’s Day, it’s time for your weekly edition of The Celtic Geek. I thought I’d take the time to re-emphasize my goal in promoting indie Celtic music by sharing some thoughts as to what indie Celtic music is. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Go to marcgunn.com/audible and you’ll get […]

1st Draft of Sci Fi Drinking Songs Is Done

I spent the day working on Sci Fi Drinking Songs. I made a lot of progress. All songs are now mixed and I have I have a rough master completed. Here’s the final track list (though the order may change). Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster Doctor of Gallifrey Bring Me Home, Boys Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers Isn’t It […]

CG030: Does Hate Make You Feel Better?

I’m feeling extremely bothered by some recent posts on Facebook. I thought I’d share a message of education about manipulation, hate, love and forgiveness. The show is sponsored by Amazon.com. If you want to protect yourself from digital and media manipulation, then check “Influence” by Robert Cialdini. www.marcgunn.com/influence

#160: Mist Covered Mountains of Donegal

Irish Celtic music from Jamie Smith’s MABON, Black Market Haggis, Sybil and Sorley, Colin Farrell, Rambling Sailors, Hugh Morrison, Trinity River Whalers, Candace Corrigan, The Willis Clan, Kila, Black 47, Caliorne, Clandestine. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the […]

Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster (Lyrics)

Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster (Lyrics)

“Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster” lyrics by Matt Hughes, Floyd Brigdon, and Marc Gunn, music by Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Sci Fi Drinking Songs The Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster It’s the drink I never could master It’s like having your brains smashed out by a lemon, Wrapped ’round a gold brick The Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster Just […]

CG029: Quidditch World Cup

The Kickstarter for Sci Fi Drinking Songs came to astoundingly awesome ending yesterday. I raised over $6000 for the CD which is far more than I hoped. However, it’s actually more like what I need. I have a lot of bills that I incurred this year with server problems. I’m still paying those off. So it looks […]