The latest episode of Pub Songs & Stories is now online. Kelly and Mitchell Petersen wrote the song “Lads in the Shire” for me. You can hear how it came to be in their own voices on the show. I’m driving to Indianapolis on Wednesday for Gen Con. My Kickstarter for Come Adventure With Me goes […]
Author Archives: Marc Gunn
Lads in the Shire (Lyrics)
“Lads in the Shire” lyrics Kelly and Mitchell Petersen, music Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Come Adventure With Me There’s a secret door to a hall unknown Inside are fears that Turn me to stone Do I step forward Or head back home Which is the path for me I raise my head […]
Come Adventure With Me (Lyrics)
“Come Adventure With Me” lyrics and music Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Come Adventure With Me There’s a secret door to a hall unknown Inside are fears that Turn me to stone Do I step forward Or head back home Which is the path for me I raise my head and Take one […]
Marc’s Musings: Lads in the Shire…
Today is the 17 year anniversary of the Pub Songs (& Stories) Podcast. I frequently think of July 25 is my start into podcasting. But of course it is not actually the first. That was the Cat Lovers. But it was just days before (July 28) I launched my flagship Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. […]
When CDs Become More Expensive (Sustainable Merch)
I got an email a couple weeks ago. Some said they bought Selcouth on my Kickstarter two years ago. They said they could’ve bought Selcouth cheaper if they had waited. A HAUNTING EMAIL That email haunts me. It raises a lot of interesting questions about value. I guess I’m haunted because it makes me question […]
Favor of a Dance (Lyrics)
“Favor of a Dance” lyrics and music Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Come Adventure With Me This is the social event of the season It’s not my game, but you give me reason You dance with kindness a-round the floor While your escort seems ready for war His hand is tight around your […]
How to Manage Booking Gigs Using GTD
I started working in the music business about 30 years ago. I’ve done a lot of things in the business. I’ve been a musician, a band manager, and a promoter. Probably my least favorite part of the business is booking agent. Booking never came easy to me. It’s all about organization, contacting people, and most-important […]
Free Album: Virtual Public House
It’s Pledge Month for the Gunn Runners Club. Right now, I’m giving away a FREE ALBUM–Virtual Public House. A new track will be publicly released on YouTube Exclusively every day until all 23 tracks of the album are available. Yes. This is a YouTube album. There are SIX songs already available to listen too on […]
Gen Con 2022
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. They are all sold out. But it is very possible that some folks won’t turn up […]
Infuriated: Christianity vs Supreme Court
The Supreme Court completely delegitimized itself last week on their ruling of Roe vs Wade. The three new “justices” were already barely legitimate, having been forced through the system in an unprecedented manner. But they also lied to Congress saying Roe was a settled precedent. I am infuriated because this is a direct attack on […]