Celtic Interview: Jamie Haeuser and How America Saved Irish Music

For episode #1 of the Celtic Interviews podcast, I wanted to visit with my friend Jamie Haeuser. Jamie is a health strategist with a great love of Irish music and her hometown of New Orleans. She and I recorded How America Saved Irish Music to life. I wanted to get her thoughts on the challenges […]

From DJ to Podcaster, Kindle vs. iPad, Best Celtic Rock 2014

I just posted my very first “DJ” experience from when I was a teenager to my Patrons. It reminded me today that I actually tried to become a DJ back in college. I reflect on that as well as on my iPad and the Best Celtic Rock and Celtic Music of 2014 all in today’s […]

2 Misconceptions About Introverts

I have a quick rant about introversion that was sparked by a person on podcast today. The guest said he was a bad public speaker because he was an introvert. That reminded me of one other misconception someone alluded to last week. Find out more about both misconceptions in this week’s Celtfather podcast. The show […]

Music Marketing 203: Sneaky Way to Make a Living as a Musician

Starting in 2000, I published a weekly email called The Bards Crier Music Marketing newsletter. It was one of the most-respected indie music marketing sites online. My goal was to guide musicians on the journey on how to make a living as a musician by documenting my own journey. The newsletter mostly stopped by the […]

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling & The Death of Thorin

What do “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” and the death of Thorin Oakenshield have in common? Find out in the show #4 of The Celtfather podcast. And remember, this Sunday, February 25th is the date of my next Concert Window performance. Sign up to be notified at marcgunn.com/concert/ Then become a Patron of the Arts […]

Who Are the Best Celtic Bands of 2014?

Today, I want to share with you my pick of the Best Celtic Bands of 2014. All were featured in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, THE show for the Best indie Celtic music online. The show is sponsored by my patrons at marcgunn.net I had a brilliant time at GaFilk this weekend. It’s been […]

The Art of Giving Away Celtic Music

I’m strategizing the best way to increase my fan base. I have an idea, but it scares me. Will it be alright? Find out what this idea is all about and how you can help me see light of day… or not. Remember to join my new street team at marcgunn.com/joinstreetteam Subscribe to the podcast […]

Happiness and Celtic Music, Strategic Planning for 2015

Welcome to episode 1 of The Celtfather podcast. This is my brand new podcast for 2015. And of course when I say “new”, I mean, it’s just a continuation of The Celtic Geek and Pub Songs Podcast before it. You don’t even have to subscribe to a new show. If you were subscribed to The […]

New Name for the Celtic Geek — The Celtfather

I am very pleased to introduce my brand new podcast. It’s called The Celtfather podcast. Before you run out to subscribe, stop. If you were subscribed to The Celtic Geek, then you are subscribed to thew new show. If you are not, then visit celtfather.com and subscribe today. What’s changed? I’ll be honest. Aside from […]

CG075: Jared Billeaud Interview for Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers

I got to chat with Jared Billeaud, one of the drummers and singers with the Whiskey Bay Rovers. He also came up with the original idea for the song “Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers” that went on my CD, “Sci Fi Drinking Songs”. We talked a wee bit about how he got started with music and the […]