Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #71: Happily Ever After…with Banned Books

It’s a modern fairy tale based on a great book by Robert Munsch. The Paperbag Princess turns the classic knight saves the princess story on its end. Find out how the song was written on the next Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #71. WELCOME List of Banned Books from Secret Society of Books Find out more about […]

What are Album Pins (aka Musical Pins)?

What are Album Pins (aka Musical Pins)?

Can album pins save the indie music business? What is an Album Pin and Why do you want to own one? The music business is changing. Fewer people want to buy CDs. Vinyl is thriving, but the base cost is too high and too cumbersome to store. Cassettes… seriously? Fortunately, there another brilliant new option–the […]

New Podcast, Dragon Con, Kindness and Generosity

New Podcast, Dragon Con, Kindness and Generosity

This was my 20th anniversary at Dragon Con. It was the BEST EVER! The Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers show was another Filk Concert that was packed. People were lined up along the hall listening. Amber, the track director, had to stand at the entrance of the Filk area to tell people there was […]

Hope…the Change We Need

I’m listening to The Carbon Connection podcast. It help me realize why I took interest in the Carbon Almanac. The guest, Paul Hawking, isn’t talking about climate change at the end of the world. Instead he’s talking about hope. That is the message, the subjects behind the book. It’s not too late. There is hope. […]

Celtfather Monthly: September 2022

Celtfather Monthly: September 2022

I struggled running this morning. Some days you’re in the mood. Others, it’s a chore. But I keep doing it because I see results. I am healthier than I’ve ever been in my life. My weight is down to a low I haven’t seen since probably college. I feel better and stronger. I feel good. Happily, […]

What are Celtic Invasion Vacations?

What are Celtic Invasion Vacations?

Celebrate Celtic culture and music through travel. I’m gonna tell you what you can expect on my Celtic Invasion Vacations? If you go to the website you won’t find much information. I usually list the itinerary when it becomes available but that can be January or March before the trip. You will find podcasts and […]

Marc’s Musings: The Great Adventure!

The adventure has begun. The Kickstarter for Come Adventure With Me is a tremendous success. It took just a few days to meet my $5000 goal. Thanks to everyone who helped me kickstart this album. We’re currently less than $80 away from $7000. How high will it go? If you haven’t contributed yet, click here. […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #569: Sustainability in Celtic Music

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #569: Sustainability in Celtic Music

Is Celtic music good for the environment?  Lissa Schneckenburger starts an environmental conversation from fear and denial to empowerment and creativity on this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to hear the story and get 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Spoil The Dance, ÚLLA, The Kelly Girls, Wolf & Clover, Wolf Loescher, Andreas Transø, […]