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February 3, 2014

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.

Marc's Musings

Greetings

Snow overwhelmed much of the South last week. When they predicted it, I thought, "How cool it will be to see snow fall outside my work window." I was right. It was cool.

Then I went to pick up Kenzie from daycare. My car couldn't drive up the steep, ice-covered street that led out of my neighborhood. I slid down the street ten times before I drove back home and walked about five miles to retrieve my daughter. It was one heck of an adventure!

Stuck at home, I made a wee bit o'progress on booking, at long last. My gig calendar has a lot of new dates on it.

What Are My Favorite Venues?

Someone asked me recently, "What are your favorite venues to play?" It took me a week to think about that. I realized my absolute favorite venues are house concerts, followed by Sci Fi conventions. All else pale in comparison.

I decided to try and focus a little more on those two venues for this year. I know I have two great new Celtic CDs--Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion and How America Saved Irish Music. With those albums, I really hope some Celtic festivals will reach out to book me. But for me, I want to focus on the venues where my Gunn Runners gather. Sci Fi Conventions attract Rennies, geeks, cat lovers, and Celts. It's the ultimate venue for making new Gunn Runners. Plus, I have a blast at them.

House concerts are just amazing. I love the personal nature of those shows. My hope is to inspire more Gunn Runners to open up their homes for a life changing concert.

If you live within 300 miles of Birmingham, Alabama OR you know groups of Gunn Runners in your area. I bet we could work together to make one killer tour that will make it worthwhile to fly and play for you. All you have to do is show an interest. Talk to me. Let's make something amazing happen.

As always, I wan to thank you SO much for caring about me and my music. You are AWESOME!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn

PS. How America Saved Irish Music is at 48% of its funding goal. I will close up pre-orders tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4th. So if you want any of the special gifts, if you want to help me out on my newest album, if you want to bring a smile to both our faces, please pre-order the album today.

Blog Highlights

• Host a House Concert Marketing Blueprint

• Lots o’ Music on Upcoming Pub Songs Podcast

• Finding Venues with MY People

• Working from Home in the Snow

• The Origins of “Slainte” Come from… Mexico?

• Pre-Order How America Saved Irish Music on iTunes

• Driving Ideas and Kickstarting the Gunn Runners in 2014

• POLL: Are You Still Buying CDs? Or Have You Gone Digital?

• What are your favorite Sci Fi drink names?

Upcoming Shows

Friday, February 7th
AUSTIN DOUBLE CD RELEASE PARTY
Grace Lutheran Church
708 Bluff Dr
Round Rock, TX
Cover is a donation of $15 or whatever you can afford. I want you there no matter what. If you are able to do $15, please pre-order tickets through my fundraiser. This helps pay for my travel to Sherwood Forest Faire

Weekends, February 8-23
Sherwood Forest Faire in Paige, TX

New Podcasts and Videos Coming Soon

Keep an eye on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, the Pub Songs Podcast and my YouTube channel. I plan to have several new podcast and videos online this week.

- PSP #130: How to Build a Great Community

- PSP #129: Preview of How America Saved Irish Music

- ICM #150: The Craic Is Free

- RFP #218 – Kristen’s Totally Inappropriate Porno Bawdy Holiday Special Show

Notes: PSP=Pub Songs Podcast, ICM=Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, RFP=Renaissance Festival Podcast

Celtic Invasion of Wales - 2 Spots Left

Wales is a gorgeous country. Up in the North, there are huge mountains and castles galore. It's a Renaissance Festival lover's dream. I am excited to bring bring in some special guest musicians, a Welsh bard and stories and majestic beauty that will live you in awe.

I picked our Cottage in Anglesey just thirty minutes outside of Caernarfon and from Holyhead. That means we will be visiting both of those places on this year's Invasion. That also means this is your last chance to join the invasion. We have two beds left that are still available.

If you want one, you need to submit your application and deposit ASAP, then make your payment to solidify your spot on this year's Celtic Invasion of Wales.

New St Patrick's Day T-Shirts for New Song Hengers

Song Henge is the official fan club of the Irish & Celtic Music Pocast and my music. Your generosity allows me to make a living as a podcaster and a musician. Thank you for your incredible support!

Here's what's new:

• Join Song Henge as a Celtic Core member. You will get a free green St. Patrick's Day t-shirt

• Become a Patron of the Arts and you get: the Celtic Dragon t-shirt, your pick of one of my CDs, business cards that will save you money on CD purchases AND promote my music and podcast, stickers, your name on my Celtic Music Wall of Saints, and a LOT more!

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