What Expenses Should I Plan for While Traveling Abroad?

What Expenses Should I Plan for While Traveling Abroad?

Kat is considering joining me on a Celtic Invasion Vacation. But she had a few questions. She writes: “I know this is probably basic for you but I have never been able to traveling a lot, so I really don’t know what Europe is like. So I need a closer budget to see if it […]

Randy Wothke & Marc Gunn Are KILTED KINGS

Randy Wothke & Marc Gunn Are KILTED KINGS

Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend. You will find me once again at the Paradox Pub, but this year, I’m performing with a new duo with Randy Wothke (of The Rogues) called Kilted Kings. Learn more about the duo right here: Kilted Kings feature Marc Gunn on autoharp and vocals and Randy Wothke on percussion. […]

Best Smoothie Recipe for Kids (AND the Healthiest!) / #CF61

Best Smoothie Recipe for Kids (AND the Healthiest!) / #CF61

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 […]

Best Kickstarter Tips & Rewards / #CF59

Best Kickstarter Tips & Rewards / #CF59

We conclude part 3 of the series talking about internet marketing and promotion from a series of questions that Rie Sheridan Rose wrote me. This episode is all about my Best Kickstarter tips and reward levels, plus how to create a marketing plan. Rie Sheridan Rose wrote: “I am doing a platform building challenge, and […]

What’s an effective Podcast Marketing Plan? / #CF56

Garrett Crowe writes:  So Marc, I’ve been doing three podcasts. One is radio drama style actual play of a four year long Star Wars RPG campaign, one a celebration of various games I love with local specialists in each game providing news and advice, but mostly geeking out over the games… and the last being […]

Celtic Travel as a Priority in Your Life / CF#45

Celtic Travel as a Priority in Your Life / CF#45

Traveling will fill your life with joy and satisfaction. You experience life more fully when you hit the road and leave your comfort zone. I’ve felt its rewards more fully through my years on the road. I’ve grown and learned a lot, much like Mark Twain. Twain wrote: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many […]

Focus on your Dream for Success / CF#44

Focus on your Dream for Success / CF#44

Recently, my friend Laramie Williams approached me for advice on how to follow his dreams. While I wouldn’t consider myself the highest authority in the land, this got me thinking and I wanted to tell my story about how I went about pursuing and eventually achieving my dreams. I have always wanted to be a musician, […]

International Travel Insurance

International Travel Insurance

When it comes to travelling with Celtic Invasion Vacations, as well as travelling solo or “Just because,” sometimes it’s worth taking out traveler’s insurance. Plans will cover all sorts of things, from medical emergencies to flight cancellations to baggage loss. Figuring out what the best option is can be a pain, thanks to all of […]

What Newsletters Do I Publish?

I’m a big fan of using email to promote my music. I’m not great it, but I recognize it’s value and do my best to offer value to you with each of my newsletters. Nevertheless, Kat asked me recently what mailing lists I have, so she could better understand what she was subscribed to. So I […]

How to Manage Social Media for Musicians

I’ve said it before. I’m not very good at social media. Part of the problem is that it just overwhelms me. So I’m trying to put all of my social media outlets into semi-neat boxes online so that I can actually try and better manage them. Here’s where I list and define them so far: […]