The Top 8 Celtic Folk bands of 2024

The Top 8 Celtic Folk bands of 2024

As 2024 rolls to a close we’d like to take a minute to highlight the bands that were played the most this year. While there are so many great Celtic bands to choose from, there’s always a group that one finds themselves reaching for again and again. These are the ones that seemed to get […]

Interviews Now Accepted for Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is looking for Celtic musicians and bands to interview for the podcast in 2025. If you’re interested in being interviewed, you will need to contact me to see if it is possible. You’ll play about 4-5 songs. I am looking for Stories Behind the Songs to share on the […]

Celtic Christmas Music #78: A Winter’s Dance with Anne Roos

Celtic Christmas Music #78: A Winter’s Dance with Anne Roos

Join us for a Winter’s Dance as we talk about Anne Roos and David Blonski’s new album A Winter’s Dance. This is Celtic Christmas Podcast #78. WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please […]

Blink (Lyrics)

Blink (Lyrics)

“Blink” lyrics and music Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Come Adventure With Me I love old things. They make me feel sad Take me back to the past, and all the happiness I had But when I met you, I could not close my eyes I couldn’t even blink, Lest you disappeared […]

Brobdingnagian Bards #86: The Unicorn Song

Brobdingnagian Bards #86: The Unicorn Song

How “The Unicorn Song” became a Brobdingnagian Bards staple while still standing out as 100% unique. Did the unicorns truly die a horrific death? It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #86 HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have […]

Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #85: Dragon Con 2024 Bootleg Concert

Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #85: Dragon Con 2024 Bootleg Concert

Enjoy an hour-long concert live from Dragon Con 2024. Hilarity may now ensue! It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #85 HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name. THANK YOU NAGIANS! We run our own record […]

Gen Con 2024

Gen Con Indy is the gaming convention of gaming conventions. For 50 years, Gen Con Indy has set trends and broken records. I’m thrilled to back in Indianapolis for another great convention. I have several shows planned each evening. If the events look sold out, it is very possible that some folks won’t turn up […]

In the ‘Verse S2.8: Witcher | Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials

In the ‘Verse S2.8: Witcher | Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials

Where is the destiny we need? That’s the question Mikey Mason asks in this week’s podcast. While Marc Gunn questions the challenges women must face in male-dominated world. Both songs were inspired by episode 4 of season 1, “Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials”. Find out on this week’s In the ‘Verse podcast #2.8. FireflyDrinkingSongs.com SHOW […]

Dancing With Hobbits (Album)

Dancing With Hobbits (Album)

It’s twilight in the Shire. Fireflies wink in the gloaming; the air is soft and sweet. Halflings step out of their small doorways, walking towards a field of flowers, chatting with neighbors until…the strains of a fiddle start up, low at first, then rising into a sprightly tune, just made for dancing. Welcome to Dancing […]

Patronage 2024

Patronage 2024

St Patrick’s Day is just a few days away. I love the holiday. Obviously, a big part of that is because it’s my birthday. However, I also have a deep love of Celtic culture and music. It’s why I lead Celtic Invasion Vacations every summer and why I host the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. […]