I must be getting old. Now I’m either a lot wiser or more fearful of change. Maybe both. When I first started promoting the Brobdingnagian Bards online in 1999, I was overzealous. I signed up to every newsgroup or mailing list that was related to our music. I spammed them constantly. I didn’t know spamming […]
Monthly Archives: August 2013
History of Monahan’s Mudder’s Milk
I mentioned this post at my Firefly Drinking Songs show at GenCon, as I talked about the origins of the famous Monahan’s Mudder’s Milk logo. It goes back to the beginning of the colonization of Canton. I thought I should repost it as a result.
What CDs make you happy?
There’s nothing like waking up in the morning to awesome music. I have a special playlist I made for my daughter filled with songs I hope she will love. Right now, she only loves two songs (that I know about): “Rain Falls” by Oscar the Grouch, and “Barbara Ann” by The Beach Boys. Her playlist […]
Cool Moments at GenCon 2013, Podcast News and a Remastered CD from Brobdingnagian Bards
I had a wonderful time at GenCon this year. It was a bit odd and different for me though. I brought in L.T. Panzarella as a drummer for my shows. That was pretty cool. I like having others to play with. It adds a lot of body to the music. I was hoping that it […]
Free from Ties that Bind
I decided to disconnect my blog from my Facebook fan page. Years ago, I used to publish all sorts of blogs under the sun. I had fun writing about stuff, promoting stuff, etc. I don’t do that any more. It’s all business and no play. I’m as tired of that as I am of social […]
Poll: How often do you click thru my Facebook page to read the blog on my website?
Do you read the blog on my website? How often? Do travel via Facebook? Or do you get emails via the RSS? Please let me know so I can better inform you of what’s new in my biz! [poll id=”14″]
One Album Title Picked
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I had enough music for two albums: one of Celtic geek comedy, and one of more ballady songs. I also said I didn’t have a name for either album. That changed this weekend. On my drive to New Orleans, I named the second of those two albums. The […]
Love it or hate it? Mediocrity and The Carpenter
It’s funny how different albums affect you. Last year, I bought The Avett Brothers’ newest album, The Carpenter, because I loved their debut album. This one is a solid 3 stars on my rating scale. I’ve barely listened to the album since i bought it. Partially because it lacks the folky quality of their first […]
Introducing TWO All-New Pub Songs Podcasts Complete with Celtic Music Biographies
The Pub Songs Podcast is once again evolving… I think. We shall know for sure in a few weeks. What’s new? For one, it’s turning into a live show that you can watch via Google Hangouts or on YouTube. And I mean totally live. Watch me screw up, or kick butt, the whole nine yards. Second, […]
Pub Songs #120: Early Biography of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
Today’s show is dedicated to The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. If you love Celtic music and you’re not familiar with the group, you’re missing out. They are one of the reasons Gunns & Drums is recording an album called “How America Saved Irish Music”. They’re a shining example. Once again, the show is suffering […]
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