I was chatting online with a Gunn Runner in Atlanta about hosting a house concert. I think it might come to be. Now I’m creating a whole marketing plan and blueprint of how to entertain current fans and attract new ones. Here’s the idea: Setup a house concert within 300 miles of Birmingham. Play game […]
Sherwood Show Schedule Now Online
My schedule at Sherwood is now online. I only checked the first of three weekends. My first show is at 11am this Saturday in the Horseman Stage. 45 minute show. Check the calendar here: http://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/faire/entertainment/performance-schedule/
Lots o’ Music on Upcoming Pub Songs Podcast
This week I will publish the next Pub Songs Podcast. I’m aiming for Monday morning. The theme: Funny Irish Pub Songs. These shows will be short shows promoting my many St Patricks Day projects and music. There will be very little commentary, mostly music. That said, I will try n publish news update shows separately. […]
Finding Venues with MY People
Just about every week, I get a few emails from people asking me to play in this or that location. The problem is finding venues, contacting them, and booking the shows. I’m a poor booking agent. The problem is I don’t have a lot of time to find venues, and most venues book by phone […]
Working from Home in the Snow
The great thing about working from home is when it snows and you’re stuck at home, you can do work. Okay that’s not a fair assessment, since I have a family. On Tuesday, Birmingham and a lot of the South was covered with snow. No big deal for those up North, but our city was […]
The Origins of “Slainte” Come from… Mexico?
Did you know the Gaelic word for cheers–“Slainte”–came from Mexico? Yup. Back in the 1800s, a bunch Irish joined the Mexican army against the United States Army during the Mexican-American War of 1846-48. This was known as the San Patricio Brigade. (also check out Black 47’s song of the same name on The Secret World […]
Confirmed for PlayOnCon
I just got my official confirmation that I will be performing at PlayOnCon June 26-29, 2014. http://www.playoncon.com/
Driving Ideas and Kickstarting the Gunn Runners in 2014
It’s just a few hours away from the CD Release of How America Saved Irish Music at The Irish House. I’m hard at work, paying bills and trying to implement some of the Drive Ideas. More about that in a moment. If you’re in the New Orleans area, don’t miss the show tonight at 7pm. Here’s […]
Pub Songs #130: How to Build a Great Community
As a cultural geographer and a musician seeking to build a fan base, I am fascinated by the idea of building communities. Last week, I played a show which offered some great insight that I will share, along with some great music and a couple of song requests. News How America Saved Irish Music and […]
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#150: The Craic Is Free
Irish Celtic music from Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Cu Dubh, James Olin Oden, Ilse de Ziah, Jesse Ferguson, Joel D. McKissack, Chrissy Crowley, The Stubby Shillelaghs, Martyn Wylde, Caliorne, Brendan Monaghan, WindPoem & Out Of Orion, Devils Water, The Merry Wives of Windsor. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic […]
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