Please Review Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits Because…

Please Review Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits Because…

I found this infographic on Facebook. I listen to a lot of author marketing podcasts, so I already knew this. But seeing it written out, popped a question in my mind. Is this the same with CDs? I have 20+ albums on Amazon. None have 50+ ratings as of writing this. The most-rated one currently […]

Pub Songs #56: How to Rate Your Songs

Pub Songs #56: How to Rate Your Songs

Now that I’m moved into my new apartment, I feel a little more relaxed for recording another show. And sure, maybe “rating songs” is not the best topic for a podcast, but I think it’s interesting. That’s why I talk about my secret philosophy of rating songs as I pour ALL my music into my […]

Pub Songs #43: Live House Concert in Destin, FL

Pub Songs #43: Live House Concert in Destin, FL

We had a great time in Destin, Florida for my house concert. So much so, I thought I’d share the coolness. Notes: Heart’s Ease Now On Sale Songs “Irish Rover“ “A Drop of Nelson’s Blood“ “Beer, Beer, Beer“ “Won’t You Come With Me“ “Jug of Punch“ “Clementine Blues” “Loch Lomond“ “Pleasant Peasant Pheasant Plucking Song“ […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #254: 2-Hours of Celtic Canadian Music

There’s a lot of great Celtic music in Canada. Today, I want to introduce you to some of the hottest indie Celtic bands to cross the Canadian border to be heard around the globe with awesome Celtic music from The Fretless, NUA, Coole Park, Bonhomme Setter, Duncan Cameron, Kailyarders, Dust Rhinos, Sora, Chrissy Crowley, Madd Paddy, […]

Pub Songs #42: Touring with Happy Songs of DEATH! & Ballad of Steve

Pub Songs #42: Touring with Happy Songs of DEATH! & Ballad of Steve

I just got back from my first solo tour. It was highly successful with a great response. With Heart’s Ease completed, now comes the prep work for my next album, Happy Songs of Death. Death, dismemberment and murder coming soon to a CD near you. Notes: Back from the Road Studio plans for Happy Songs […]

Pub Songs #41: Why Cats and Celtic Music?

Pub Songs #41: Why Cats and Celtic Music?

Ask a question, and I will try to answer it like I did when Donna asked how I got into Irish music and cats. Notes: “Streams of Whiskey” by Patrick’s Head from Arse Biscuits! How I Fell in Love with Cats and Celtic Music “Jasper Tabby Kitty Cat-y” by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs […]