MARC GUNN of Brobdingnagian Bards

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Thanks for Your Interest in Marc Gunn

Thank you for your continued interest in my music. Working with Andrew, as the Brobdingnagian Bards, for the past ten years was a great opportunity for my life. I grew a lot in that time as a musician, as a songwriter, and as a person. Yet, I have so many exciting opportunities still to come. I can't wait to get started, and I want YOU to be a part of the next stage my growth.

Below is a list of some of the projects I am working on. I divided them into different aspects of my life to help you understand them better, but first...

Please Join My Mailing List

Marc's Musings and Street Team.
My monthly newsletter concisely tells you what's new with me. It offers suggestions on how you can spread the word, and you can even join my Street Team with chances to win some free swag.

So sign up below so you can get involved in spreading the word about my music, podcasts, and all things Marc Gunn. Then hit play so you can listen to my music while you read more about me.

The Main Stuff - Music & More

MarcSongs Podcast
This started out as a weekly podcast. Consequently, you can download a year's worth of free MP3s to find out which of my CDs you'd like to own. You will also get to hear songs as I write or record them. It's a great introduction to my music.

Remember! With podcasts, you don't need an iPod to listen. It's an MP3. So just visit the website and start downloading.
Marc Gunn's Pub songs Podcast
This podcast is somewhat of a misnomer. It's not just pub songs. It is my personal podcast. Sometimes I ramble about what's on my mind. Othertimes, I play music from cool indie bands I like. Still others, I post live shows. And then on occasion, I actually have some actual pub songs. You never know what you'll get with this fun podcast. But it is well-worth subscribing to.
Demand a Live Performance!
If you want to hear me live, your best bet is to make a demand on Eventful. This website allows me to find out where my pockets of fans can be found so I can play music for you. As soon as I have a decent-sized group of fans in a particular area, my goal is to fly there and play a show for you. So make a demand now!
Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
Who would've thought that when I recorded this album it would've been SO popular. While I do more than just cat songs, these songs are now an important part of my musical career, which is awesome! To combine Celtic music and cats? You gotta love it!
What Color Is Your Podcast?
This is a new experiment for me. I am recording podcasts dedicated to... you... or your friends, family, or a loved one. You pick ten songs that I perform, and I record for you your very own podcast for an amazingly reasonable price. It's like getting your own CD without having to spend thousands of dollars to have it made.
Celtic Invasion Vacations
Over the past couple years, the Brobdingnagian Bards led tours to Ireland. I enjoyed the trips so much that I want to continue doing them solo. Instead of large groups on tour buses, though, my goal is to take small groups to various places around the world. During the day, we might see some of the local sites. And at night, the Celtic Invasion begins as we gather and sing-along to traditional Celtic song sung by me. Check out the site, and let me know where you would like to go.

Podcasts (No iPod Required)

Podcasting is one of my biggest pleasures in life. So much so that I record far too many of them. Here are the main ones that you should listen to (not including to those listed above):

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
This is my defnitive podcast. There are more than 40,000 downloads of every show. You will hear a fantastic mix of independent Celtic music from around the globe ranging from totally traditional Irish tunes and pub songs, to Celtic rock. If you love or want to know more about Celtic music, download it now!
Renaissance Festival Podcast
Hosted by Kristen Roger and yours truly, this show is a lot like a Renaissance festival. Consequently, it is PG-13. But it's also a ton of fun. We play music from bands who perform at faires. We laugh, carry on, drink, and have a raucous time to give that same atmosphere you enjoy about faire.
Cat Lovers Podcast
I don't publish this podcast nearly as much as I would like. But it's short and all about cats. I talk about my boys, share some news and play some music from some of cat CDs.

Marc Gunn's Social Networks

MySpace
Myspace is a love/hate relationship. But I'm there regularly, for better or worse, til crashing it does part.
Facebook
I'm rarely on Facebook, but if you're looking for me, here's where.
Livejournal
This is my second favorite blog. My favorite is, of couse, my homepage. But Livejournal is the place where I tend to ramble on and post some of my quirks that don't make it elsewhere, when I'm not keeping up with friends.
DeviantArt
I don't create a lot of non-musical art. But now and then... This is the place where you can find much of the art I do create.
Twitter
Podcasters seem to like Twitter. I haven't figured out why yet, but I found it to be a great way to keep people informed about shows, new podcasts, and general happenings in my life. If you're nosey (hehe;), check it out
Flickr
My personal photo gallery. I love taking pictures, but don't do it enough. When I do, I post them on Flickr. Sometimes I add in pictures from various and such. And often you'll find photos of me with my cats.
SoundClick Music
Soundclick is the first place I post all of my music. You can listen to it online, create your internet radio stations, download some songs, and join in my audio world.
YouTube
I'm not too good with managing video. But if you want to see some of live performances or just some of the stuff I post, here's my YouTube site. Friend me.

Additional Stuff

Contact Marc Gunn
I'm weird for a musician. Sometimes it takes me a while to get back to you, but I do my best to respond to every email that I receive. If you have a question or comment, please email. You can also find out here how to book me for your festival, house concert, whatever.
Free License to Use My Music
I get a lot of requests from people who want to use my music for their school project, YouTube video, wedding, and a dozen other things. Well, the simple answer is YES! Please use my music.

I offer a free license to anyone doing work for noncommercial purposes. All you need to do is add my name credits and URL (www.marcgunn.com) to the license. That's it. If you have a question, about commercial purposes, just drop me an email.

If you have other questions or comments, check out my Q&A page.