Sally Brown sails in from Balscadden Bay. Those characters died… again.. in song. And Malloy gets his story told. Pub Songs & Stories tries something new: video. Music from McFloosey, Marc Gunn, House of Hamill. This is Pub Songs & Stories #318.
0:02 – This is PubSongs & Stories #318
0:20 – McFloosey “Sally Brown” from Balscadden Bay
3:01 – 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.
3:22 – TODAY’S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY MY GUNN RUNNERS OF PATREON
The modern music business relies on the generosity of people just like you. That is a big part of how I’m able to produce this podcast and create new music every month.
Gunn Runners get episodes before anyone else. You also get a ton of exclusive MP3s, bootleg concerts, videos and lots more. All for as little as $5 per month. Here’s what’s
3:44 – NEW ON PATREON IN SEPTEMBER
- PSS Video: “Dream Chaser” cover of Willie Nelson
- Rough Cut and Lyrics: “Exterminate”
- Blog: Latest Makeover of Album Pins
- Kickstarter for the Celtic PodFest in on February 28, 2027.
- Nerdy Wonderland Dec 6, 2026
- Celtic Christmas Music launch
5:38 – UPCOMING SHOWS
- Oct 3: LUG Con, Atlanta, Ga
- Oct 31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga
- Nov 7: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga
- Nov 6-8: CONjuration, Duluth, Ga
- Nov 14: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga
- Nov 28: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga
- Dec 5: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga
- Dec 6: Nerdy Wonderland, Avondale Estates, Ga
6:26 – PUB SONGS & STORIES VIDEO
Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories video edition. I perform a song live and then share the story at the end.
If there’s a song you’d like to see me perform, email follow@celtfather to make a live song request. Some, I will post here on the podcast. Some will be video only.
6:53 – Marc Gunn “Those Characters Died” from Sci Fi Drinking Songs (LIVE)
11:28 – PUB SONGS & STORIES VIDEO: OUTRO
14:45 – 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.
15:44 – STORY OF THAT MAN MALLOY
19:19 – House of Hamill “That Man Malloy” from Wildfire
22:57 – STORY OF THAT MAN MALLOY: OUTRO
24:16 – 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 at follow@celtfather to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I’m performing.
Before we go — one more thought. Celtic music didn't come from concert halls. It came from kitchens, docksides, and village greens — places built by community, not convenience. That same spirit is what protects the land today. You don't have to fix the whole planet by yourself. Buy from a local farmer. Fix something instead of tossing it. Plant one thing that feeds a bee. Small, local, ordinary acts — that's how communities have always taken care of the places they love.
Sláinte, and thanks for listening.
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