Was There a Scotsman at the Birth of Jesus Christ? #6 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

What do “Deck the Halls”, “We Three Kings” and “Scotland the Brave” have in common? In this episode, I answer that question as I talk about satire and songwriting for a song about a Scotsman who comes to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Celtic Christmas Notes Listen to the “Kilted Christmas” on the Celtic Christmas […]

The Scottish King of Christmas (Lyrics)

lyrics and music by Marc Gunn Imagining a Scotsman was at the birth of Jesus Christ. Also called “Kilted Christmas” Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Celtic Christmas Greetings You’ve heard about three Kings of Orient are But have you heard about the fourth from afar He came down from the cold, windy north To celebrate Jesus’ holy […]

Celtic Christmas Greetings Track List

Here is the current track list and song order for Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards: Let’s Have a Celtic Christmas  (Rie Sheridan Rose/Marc Gunn) God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Trad.) Celtic Christmas Elf (Marc Gunn) Christmas in Scotland (Marc Gunn) Christmas in Killarney (John Redmond, James Cavanaugh, Frank Weldon) The Scottish King of Christmas (Marc Gunn) […]

Celtic Christmas Marketing

I’m doing a whole bunch of Celtic Christmas marketing research. It makes me remember why I’ve been so successful in the music business–the digital realm is virtually untouched. While most Celtic musicians promote themselves online, few have done nearly as much as I have. I told my Patrons the other day that I was looking […]

New Celtic Christmas Songs EP

Just when you thought I had only one Celtic Christmas album to highlight this holiday season… voila! I have a new EP called Celtic Christmas Songs. It features three original Celtic Christmas songs and one traditional song. One day, I want to release a full-length Christmas album. Each year, I write or record a new Christmas […]

Pub Songs #127: A Semi-Celtic Christmas

I love Celtic Christmas music about as much as I love classic Christmas music. The holidays are upon us. I’m in the Christmas spirit. I also need to start practicing for this year’s Christmas show here in Birmingham when I perform at The Summit Christmas Market in about a week and a half. I have a […]