Celtfather: Kilted Kings at Mid-South Renaissance Faire 2018

Celtfather: Kilted Kings at Mid-South Renaissance Faire 2018

This weekend, I’m heading to join the Kilted Kings at the Mid-South Renaissance Faire. I want to share with some thoughts about the show and what you can expect from our performances. Greetings. My name is Marc Gunn. This show is about the many amazing experiences I have as a musician and a traveler. It’s […]

Celtfather #247: Shiny! Let’s Be Bad Guys… and Write Music

Celtfather #247: Shiny! Let’s Be Bad Guys… and Write Music

I originally started playing music because I wanted to write songs that people loved. But finding inspiration or creating perspiration is tough! Welcome to Celtfather Music & Travel. In the last podcast, I talked with Mikey Mason about our shared love of Firefly. I had a sort of secret agenda in talking with him. I […]

She Don’t Like Firefly, Interview with Mikey Mason

She Don’t Like Firefly, Interview with Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason popped up on my radar a few years back. I heard he had an awesome Browncoat song called “She Don’t Like Firefly”. So I invited him to play at my Firefly Drinking Songs show at Gen Con. He was amazing addition to the show. He got the crowd revved up for fun. That […]

Celtfather #245: Fear in the Creative Process, Creativity Struggles

Celtfather #245: Fear in the Creative Process, Creativity Struggles

It isn’t difficult enough to be an artist who creates something original, exciting and new. We also allow ourselves to be judged by our creations. We let other people’s opinions influence our own. I’m having that trouble with creating videos. I want perfection. And there’s no such thing. See this episode on Perfect Imperfection. Fear […]

Celtfather #244: Best and Worst of the Isle of Skye

Celtfather #244: Best and Worst of the Isle of Skye

The 2018 Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye is over. We had an amazing vacation. Every year, I ask my invaders for feedback. This year, I decided to do it a little different. I wanted to help you figure out what were some of the best things to see when you come visit. So I’m […]

Celtfather: How to Get the Most Out of Patreon #243

Celtfather: How to Get the Most Out of Patreon #243

Patreon is an incredible tool for helping musicians and creators to get paid. However, as a new patron, it’s very easy to miss out on all of the cool features Patreon has to offer. Andrew McKee and I try to break down those features to share with you how you can get the most out […]

Celtfather #242: How to Pick Patreon Milestones for Musicians

Celtfather #242: How to Pick Patreon Milestones for Musicians

One of the most poorly used features on Patreon are milestones. It’s probably the name—milestone. What exactly is that? To most creators, it’s a big goal that they reach. “When I hit $2200, I’ll make a living as a musician.” That’s a good goal. But it’s a missed opportunity too. My Patreon for the Irish […]

Celtfather #240: Yes! Please Listen to My Music on Spotify

Celtfather #240: Yes! Please Listen to My Music on Spotify

Yes. It’s okay. You may listen to my music on Spotify. In fact, please listen. Add my songs to your library. Create Spotify playlists with my songs. I encourage you to listen and share my music. I asked my friend Gary if he listens to Spotify. He said no. He heard they did not pay […]

Celtfather: About The Long Arm and Fighting for a Cause #239

Celtfather: About The Long Arm and Fighting for a Cause #239

In the Firefly episode Out of Gas, Malcolm Reynolds says, “No matter how far the long arm of the Alliance might get, we’ll just get ourselves a little further.” This is The Celtfather, Marc Gunn. I’m going to share with you the story behind my song “The Long Arm”. It was the first single released […]