About this time last year, I had this brilliant idea of creating a monthly Celtic calendar and distributing it around Austin so folks in Austin would know when Celtic happenings are happening. I created a template, even went so far as to purchase a domain–www.austincelticcalendar.com. Then gigs and life got the better of me and […]
Monthly Archives: January 2007
Eugene House Concert
For many years now, I’ve wanted to go to Oregon. I hear such wonderful things about it. I finally have the opportunity thanks to an International Cat Show taking place at the end of January. Since we have a number of fans up in that area, I decided to try and put together a small […]
Autoharp Music Tips
I wonder what year I started my Autoharp Music Tips website? Was it indeed in 1999? Not sure. But whenever it was, it’s long been found at autoharp.bardscrier.com. Well, not any more! I am proud to announce the start of a brand new Autoharp Music Tips URL. The website that has helped thousands of autoharp […]
Pub Songs #21: Pump Up the Volume with American Beer, Beer, Beer
Today, I share some thoughts about the movie Pump Up the Volume, Leonard Cohen and my involvement with the Austin Celtic Association. Songs: “Beer, Beer, Beer” by Brobdingnagian Bards from The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs “The Gosling Reborn” by Marc Gunn on the autoharp “American Beer” by Seamus Kennedy from A Smile and […]
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Austin Music Awards – Vote for the Brobdingnagian Bards
Every year, the Austin Chronicle holds a music poll. A couple years ago, the Brobdingnagian Bards won “Best Novelty Band”. I want to win that again, but the category I have my eye on is “Best Folk Band”. We came in #2 back then. I want to hit #1. So once again, I posted my […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #29: Best Celtic Music of 2006
It’s time to enjoy the Best Celtic Music of 2006 this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast with amazing indie Celtic music from Sarah Dinan, Circled By Hounds, Coyote Run, Marc Gunn, Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band, Great Big Sea, The Elders, Ann’Sannat, Tears for Beers, Cara Dillon, Mary Knickle, The Tea Merchants, Heather Dale, Celticana, […]
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