Irish Millie is wasted. The Brobdingnagian Bards are in love… with alcohol. And the Gothard Sisters will send you down the road with a smile. Every song has a story worth telling. We've got the full spectrum from rowdy to reverent. Pull up a stool. Music from May Will Bloom, Brobdingnagian Bards, Rogue Diplomats, Irish Millie, The Gothard Sisters
This is Pub Songs & Stories #313
0:21 – May Will Bloom “I’ll Tell My Ma” from Single
2:40 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES
Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
If you’re new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.
5:32 – NEWS
- What’s the Secret Word? Unlock your secret reward now.
- Celtic Protest Songs on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
- Maggie McGuinness show
- February album writing month
- Still making videos + Taking a step back from social media
- Booking gigs for St. Patrick’s Day
- Preparing for Irish & Celtic Music PodFest
13:20 – Rogue Diplomats “Come Out Ye Black And Tans” from Whiskey Picnic
16:41 – UPCOMING SHOWS
- Mar 12: St Patrick’s Day Music Party on Bandcamp
- Apr 4-11: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX with May Will Bloom and Brobdingnagian Bards
- Apr 17-19: JordanCon, Atlanta, Ga
- Apr 24-26: StellarFest, Duluth, Ga
- Apr 25: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, Ga
- May 30: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA
19:25 – STORY OF LOVE SONG TO ALCOHOL
24:10 – Brobdingnagian Bards “Love Song to Alcohol' from Another Faire to Remember
28:33 – TODAY’S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don’t see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos.
Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com.
Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027.
The ads on this podcast pay for some of the hosting and podcast editing. My time producing the show is paid for by my…
29:49 – THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON
Thank you. Truly. Your support is the reason I’m still making music, telling stories, and showing up month after month.
Patreon is how modern, independent musicians survive and thrive. Album Pins and CDs help get me on the road and in front of live audiences, but my day-to-day livelihood—the time it takes to write, record, podcast, film, and share—comes directly from Patrons of the Arts.
As we continue into a new year, Patreon is where everything comes together.
Patrons receive a brand-new song download every month. These are exclusive tracks you won’t find anywhere else—works in progress, experiments, and finished songs that come straight from my creative desk to you. You’ll also get regular updates when there’s news to share, behind-the-scenes blogs, short and long-form videos, and access to a growing archive of bootleg concert recordings and special performances.
You can join for as little as $5 a month. That small commitment adds up to real stability. It buys time to write songs. It funds recording and production. It keeps the creative engine running without chasing algorithms or trends.
And if supporting financially isn’t possible right now, that’s okay. You can still join Patreon for free and receive regular updates, thoughts, and stories as they happen. Being part of the community matters, whether you’re pledging or simply listening along.
Patreon isn’t just support—it’s collaboration. It’s how these songs, podcasts, and ideas exist at all.
If you’d like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I’d love to have you along for the journey this year.
31:37 – COMMENTARY – THANK YOU WHAT YOU DID FOR US
34:55 – Irish Millie “WASTED” from Between Then And Now
42:38 – QUEST & CHORUS of THE GOTHARD SISTERS
The Gothard Sisters are three sisters Greta, Willow and Solana. They are contemporary Celtic folk multi-instrumentalists, composers, performers and songwriters.
Blending Celtic, folk, world, classical and new age musical influences, the Gothard Sisters bring songs to life with violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bodhran, djembe, whistle and vocal harmonies, creating music that is “vivid, inspirational and captivating.” (Tim Carroll, Folk Words Review 2018)
Raised and homeschooled by artists in the Pacific Northwest, USA, the Gothard Sisters grew up immersed in nature, imaginative play and traditional folk and classical music. Their music takes inspiration from folk music traditions around the world, timeless stories, new age and classical records, and nature itself.
Writing and recording near their home in the Pacific Northwest, USA, the band has released 11 albums and performed over 2,000 live shows over the course of their career.
48:46 – The Gothard Sisters “See You Down the Road” from Moment in Time
- Complete the Quest to Unlock your secret reward now.
52:40 – CREDITS
Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen.
You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I’m performing.
Before we go, a quick reminder: caring about Celtic culture also means caring about the land that shaped it. The songs we love were born from fields, coasts, forests, and villages that depend on a healthy planet.
Climate action doesn’t have to be loud or perfect. It starts small. Walk when you can. Choose renewable energy if it’s available to you. Support artists, farmers, and local businesses who care about the earth. Reduce waste. Reuse what you can. Leave a place better than you found it.
When we protect the land, we protect the music, the stories, and the generations yet to sing them.
Sláinte—and thank you for listening.
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