Celtic Christmas Greetings - New Song

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December 17, 2013

Marc Gunn is a rhythm and folk musician inspired by Celtic culture, science fiction, fantasy, and cats. He breathes new life into the autoharp, which continues to surprise musical veterans and fans a like for it’s unique sound and spirited energy. It’s Celtic music, the traditional and the twisted.

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Greetings and Merry Christmas!

I can't believe it's just four days until we are off on our Christmas vacation. Do you still have as much wrapping as I need to do? At least my Christmas cards are done. But the wrapping. Oh the wrapping! Ahhh!

I want to thank you for making this fall so incredible. With your help, I released two CDs. My blog is the now the number one place to read my news. My podcasts are seeing a huge numbers of listens and downloads. I had my first Christmas show in years... and it was a solo show too. The Gunns & Drums show at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival brought fans back to each show. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast store was kicked into overdrive with record sales and memberships to Song Henge. The Celtic Invasion to Wales got its first signups. Overall, I'm feeling good about all I accomplished these past couple o'months.

It's almost time to start thinking about next year. As I composed my Song Henge newsletter today, I got to thinking about community and what we can accomplish together in 2014.

You've given me a lot of support over the past year. Wouldn't it be amazing if that same support could mobilized into some greater good?

I'm not sure what that should be. But I'd love your thoughts.

What would you like to see happen next year?

How can we make that happen?

Any generous thoughts planned for holiday season?

Let me know what you're doing.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn

New Podcasts

- Pub Songs Podcast #127: A Semi-Celtic Christmas

- Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #149: Celtic Christmas Miracle

- Celtic Christmas Podcast #35: Celtic Christmas with the Grinning Beggar Celtic Music Podcast

- Celtic Christmas Podcast #34: Celtic Christmas Eve

- Renaissance Festival Podcast #216 – Magical Creatures Show Special

New Single on Celtic Christmas Songs EP

Last week, I recorded my fourth Christmas single. It's called "The Scottish King of Christmas" and tells the tale of a Scottish king who visits the manger where Jesus is born. With four Christmas songs now recorded, I couldn't help but release an EP.

The album is called Celtic Christmas Songs. It is currently only available as a digital download.

If you've been on my mailing list for the past few years, you probably already own the first three songs: "Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song", "Silent Night", and "Christmas in Scotland". If that's the case, just buy the single. It's a fun song. You can listen to it on my reverbnation page. Eventually, I'll even get it up on YouTube.

Buy "The Scottish King of Christmas" on CDBaby, iTunes, or Amazon.

Blog Highlights

• What Is Celtic Christmas music?

• A Celtic Christmas Gets a Glowing Review on IrishCentral

• Best Celtic Christmas Album of 2013

• Marketing My Music Off the Shelf

• It’s For Celtic Christmas Fans

• Live in Northern Alabama? Join the Mailing List

• Celtic Music CD Store Undergoes Changes… Again

• New Celtic Christmas Songs EP

• Interview on the Celtic Indy Podcast

• How to Rate Music – My Rating System

• Crowdfunding: The Biggest Challenge and Fear

• Celtic Christmas Music on Spotify

• The Challenge with Making Christmas Songs for Kids

• Burns Supper in Birmingham, Alabama

Your Membership Keeps Me Making Music and Podcasts

Song Henge is the official fan club of the Irish & Celtic Music Pocast, Gunn Runners and my most-beloved Patrons of the Arts. Your generosity allows me to make a living as a podcaster and a musician. I thank you!

Here's what's new:

• Buy any CD, I will send you a free digital copy of A Celtic Christmas via iTunes or Amazon.

• Become a Celtic Core member, a free physical copy of the CD–The Secret World of Celtic Rock, and a digital copy of Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion that you can keep or send to a friend.

• Buy a copy of A Celtic Christmas from anywhere online, then send me your receipt. I will email you a second downloadable album as a free gift. Your album will most likely be emailed in January.

Become a Patron of the Arts and receive two t-shirts, plus, lots of cool swag that is unavailable anywhere else.

Special Note About Marc Gunn's Newsletter

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