I'm getting ready to head off on a family vacation. But I have a lot of news that needs to be shared before I head out.
We are two weeks away from the largest science fiction convention in the world–Dragon Con. I'm performing all weekend with Brobdingnagian Bards. However, I have a few extra shows of my own, including a Firefly Drinking Songs show and a Pub Songs Podcast Live show that will also be streamed live online.
My website is redesigned and I have a new podcast audio host. Plus, the Celtic Invasion of Cornwall is just about on a waiting list.
Celtic Artist Highlight
Band: Rachel Hair Trio
Year Released: 15th June 2015 (pre release for now!)
Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
Description: One of Scottish folk music's most recognised, much-loved bands, The Rachel Hair Trio are renowned for their strong melodies, earthy songs and majestic instrumental flair. Driven by the charismatic playing of harpist and Highland composer Rachel Hair, the Trio is completed by elegant double bass from Cameron Maxwell and strong rhythm and vocals from singer-guitarist Jenn Butterworth. Harnessing their repertoire from traditional, contemporary and international sources, the Trio present live performances that ooze charm and skill with entertaining prowess.
Personal Fact: While rehearsing for the album Cammy (double bass player) got a new puppy. Cue chaos during rehearsals… he lasted half a set in the room with us. Chewing our feet, our notebooks, our instruments… you name it!
You can find all of his and more in our website at marcgunn.com/celtfather041.
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Mentioned This Week on The Celtfather #41
- Vacation: It's time for a family vacation, meaning there will probably be no show released next week – time to relax and spend time with my laughing baby!
- Website: I've launched the new incarnation of my website – check it out here! Many thanks to Amber Hansford!
- New Web Host: I've moved my podcast from Soundcloud to Lypsyn
- Travel Insurance Blog
- Celtic Invasion Vacation of Cornwall 2016: We're almost at capacity, but stay tuned!
- Recording Dragons vs. Pirates: 8 of 14 tracks have been recorded!
- DragonCon 2016 Schedule: Check out the full schedule below! Songs to Practice: Blue Sun and the Firefly Theme Song.
- The next Concert Window Performance is on September 20
- A new annual Gunn Runners Shirt is in the works for my Golden Sponsors!
DragonCon Show Times in 2016
Friday:
2:30PM – Crowdfunding & Making Money Online With Your Content (Hilton 203) – Marc Gunn
2:30PM – Meet, Greet, Filk! – Performers, Fans, and Staff – (Hyatt 138) – Andrew McKee
8:30PM – Firefly Drinking Songs – (Westin–Augusta Ballroom) – Marc Gunn
11PM – Brobdingnagian Bards Concert – (Hanover Hall CDE)
Saturday:
11:30AM – Andrew McKee Concert – (Hyatt – Baker 138) – Andrew McKee
1PM – The Business of the Music Business – (Hyatt–Edgewood) – Marc Gunn
2:30PM – InstaFilk Baker – (Hyatt – Baker 138) – Andrew McKee
5:30PM – Brobdingnagian Bards on the Concourse – (Concourse II – Hilton)
10PM – Brobdingnagian Bards with Tom Smith – (Hanover Hall CDE)
Sunday:
11:30AM – Workshop–Pt.1 Taking Filk to the Next Level:How to Record, Mix, and Master your music – (Hyatt–Edgewood) – Andrew McKee
1:00PM – Workshop— Workshop Pt2 Taking Filk to the Next Level: How to Record, Mix, and Master your music – (Hyatt–Edgewood) – Andrew McKee
2:30PM – Insta Filk Part Deux – (Hyatt – Baker 138) – Marc Gunn
10PM – Hobbit Drinking Songs – (Westin–Augusta Ballroom)
Monday:
1:00PM – Pub Songs Podcast Live – (Hilton 203) – Marc Gunn
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