2002 was the first time I ever went to a science fiction convention. That Sci Fi convention was I-Con. The first year, I felt like I was home. I made some amazing friends. I laughed and sang. I think it even snowed that first year. I can’t imagine not being at I-Con. So I did […]
Monthly Archives: January 2009
AGGIECON
AggieCon is the annual science fiction convention produced entirely by the members of Cepheid Variable, a student organization, on the grounds of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. It has the recognition of being the oldest, continuously running, student-produced science fiction convention in the U.S. Each spring, they bring in guests notable in their chosen […]
MARSCON
I first heard about MarsCon from the Manic Mondays Comedy Podcast. Tom Rockwell, aka Devo Spice, has featured a lot of dementia music on the show live from MarsCon. It sounded too cool to not be a part of. I had to find out more. Now I am performing at the world’s best fandom convention […]
Release from Tension, Happy and Comfortable
Five years ago, I released my first solo CD, Soul of a Harper. On it were three instrumental tunes. Two were inspired by the fae folk. That was when I decided I wanted to write an album of faery music instrumental music. Time passed and I slowly started writing more instrumental pieces, but the fae […]
Irish Love Songs
I’m on a DVD kick right now. The tough thing is my only DVD player is my computer, and I am also trying to work while I have the itch. I noticed a pronounced theme for many of DVDs–Love. It’s the whole hopeful romantic thing in me. So when my friend Jamie told me I […]
Which Came First Space the Final Frontier or the Revolution?
My first cold caught ahold of me this week. As it did, I jumped headlong into booking, emailing a couple dozen venues about gigs and solidifying several. I mention those two things together because it raises an interesting thought. For the first six years of playing with the Brobdingnagian Bards, I was sick constantly. Sinus […]
[Celtic MP3s] Best Irish & Celtic Music of 2008
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Pub Songs #40: A New Year of Songs and Commentary
Welcome to the Fourth Season of the Pub Songs Podcast, now with new regularity… I hope. Get pub songs every other Monday at PubSong.com. Notes: “Gypsy Rover” by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs Sunset Connoisseurs Society Sunrise and Sunset Calculator Celtic Invasion Vacations – Italy “It Was Good for You Too.” by Marian Call […]
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My Show at the Kerry Irish Pub in Review
The show last night at the Kerry Irish Pub went great. It was a last minute booking and yet a bunch of fans and friends showed up to make my first gig in New Orleans as resident a smashing success. Thanks to all who came out! I surprisingly played three hours solo. I made a […]
Marc’s Musings: Looking Forward into 2009
MARC’S MUSINGS — January 6, 2009 – Marc’s Music News – Living in New Orleans – Feedback for 2008 – Weeklies and Pub Songs Podcast – Gig This Thursday in New Orleans Published 1-4 times per month. To manage your subscription, go to the end of this newsletter. Visit My Store Now! Marc’s Musings Greetings […]
