Marc’s “Weeklies” – This is like when your parents leave town and you have a party

Yeah. Marc's in Chicago so I get to do the weeklies again. This is Jamie.

And I have something to say about you guys. Having done Marc's booking for a couple of months, I can attest to one thing – that Marc's fans ROCK!

You all have done so much – house concerts, promotion – special shout out to Linda in Chicago, Leah in Springfield, Laura in Cedar Rapids, John in Winchester, KY.

You guys share the passion of Marc's music – and he genuinely cares about how his music affects others. He wants to inspire others, and does. He is generous with his time and treasure – benefit shows, producing CD's that benefit charities, promoting other musicians.

We are all better for knowing Marc. And Marc's true fans understand this.

Thanks, fans!!! I love you ALL!

SONG OF THE WEEK – My choice – “Gypsy Rover” – produced by the brilliant Ari on “Irish Drinking Songs” newly reissued – look for it!

This Week:

— Quote of the Week: From one of my favorite authors – Paolo Coelho: “When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or on saying we are not ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.”


— CD of the Week: The sexiest and most poignant song – Marc discovered this listening to the Smithsonian Folkways podcasts – the amazing Nancy Dupree singing “A Woman's Praise” from the CD “A Letter to Young Sisters and Other Poems.” Astonishing. Grab the person you love the most and listen to this.

— Book of the Week: “Emigrants and Exiles: Ireland and the Irish Exodus to North America” by Kerby A. Miller – award-winning book that thoroughly examines the phenomenon that shaped modern American and Ireland.

— Interesting article: Have to acknowledge all the MJ hoohaa. Read it. Why is it that some creative people cannot function in the real world?


Pre-Order Happy Songs of Death Now! Offer still stands – order before 7/4 and you get a super-secret copy of my green chile stew reciple!

Celtic Invasion Vacations. The next Celtic Invasion is picked. Marc's gonna spend a week in Dingle, one of the most-beautiful and peaceful parts of Ireland. You catch a glimpse of the town and surrounding countryside at West of Dingle.

— Promote Tip: Review this iMix of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. You can help promote Marc's music by reviewing this iMix of music from the podcast. There's a TON of great music to choose from. And while you're there, buy a song or the set.

— Cool videos: This is hilarious. Manuela Horn – Yoddler

Marc Gunn in the News:
The David Tanny Show played “Happy Potter and the Rising of the Moon,” “The Leprechaun” and “The Night That Paddy Murphy Died.”
Switch on the Code played “The Night That Paddy Murphy Died.”


UPCOMING GIGS. Don't forget to make a demand to see Marc perform. Want to see where I plan to tour this summer?

7.1 (WINCHESTER, KY) Panzarella House Concert
7.8 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
7.11 (COVINGTON, LA) Haeuser House Concert
7.25 (RESTON, VA) Fogel House Concert
7.30 (DENTON, MD) Market Street Public House
8.12-16 (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) GenCon
9.4-7 (ATLANTA, GA) DragonCon
9.16-23 (DINGLE, IRELAND) Celtic Invasion of Ireland 2009
10.23-25 (DENVER, CO) MileHiCon
10.30 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat Fan Club's “Blood and Gold” Ball
11.7-12.13 (ROBERT, LA) Louisiana Renaissance Festival
1.16.10 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Concert with Jed Marum

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