Well, 2008 was a great year for Celtic music, and I’d like to take the opportunity now to share some of my favorites with you here. It was hard to choose just ten! Just so you know……..they are in no particular order… 1. “For Love And Laughter” by SolasPassionate music by skilled musicians who have […]
Author Archives: Marc Gunn
Heart’s Ease CD Cover
The CD cover for my latest album Heart’s Ease is done. I hope to send the album off to the printers before I leave for Arkansas and Texas. The photo is by Nancy e. Pearsall. The graphic design by James McDaniel II of Celtophilia. Look for the final CD in March. Originally published at Marc […]
Marc Weeklies: Touring Texas as a Celtic American Musician
Happy Groundhog Day! I have four shows scheduled this week in Little Rock, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, then back home to start recording “Happy Songs of Death”. I even learned a happy new depressing Scottish song for the album. I think I probably have too many songs, but gives me plenty of room to […]
MarsCon Pre-Reg Ends Tomorrow!
Straight from the Great Luke Ski: MARSCON 2009http://www.marscon.com & http://www.marscondementia.comBloomington, MN – Holiday Inn Select (suburb of Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN)March 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2009 The comedy musicians we have performing this year in the Dementia Track at MarsCon 2009 include Music Guest Of Honor Wally Pleasant, nerdcore mega-star MC Lars, Positive Attitude, […]
MarsCon Dementia Music Schedule
Here’s the Dementia Track Main Stage Concert Schedule for MarsCon. Yes, I only have one show scheduled. But you never know where else I’ll pop up or play song. FRIDAY:(Sometime in the afternoon – Possible Oscar set up & sound check)9:00 pm – MARC GUNN (30 minutes)9:30 pm – POSSIBLE OSCAR (30 minutes)10:00 pm – […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #62
Brought to you by Song Henge, the online archive of free and legal Celtic music downloads. Find out more at SongHenge.com Do you download your podcasts by Hand? For shame. Let iTunes do it for you. Underwriting for this program is provided by… Celtic Invasion Vacations. Travel the world with Celtic American musician and your […]
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Marc’s Musings: Calendar Filling Up for 2009 + Your Heart’s Ease
MARC’S MUSINGS — January 24, 2009 – Marc’s Music News – Life in New Orleans – New CDs: Heart’s Ease and Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast – Tour Texas: Little Rock, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin – Listen to the Sunset Published 1-4 times per month. To manage your subscription, go to […]
TIPPERARY INN in Dallas, TX
You can find a lot of Irish pubs all over the world, but most are just over glamorized, ethnic sports bars. There are no TVs ruining the atmosphere to this center of Irish music in Dallas, Texas. The Tipperary Inn is a beautiful example of what can be done for the Irish community IF you […]
STUDIO JOE’S COFFEESHOP in Little Rock, AR
It’s always the least expected places that you find the coolest venues to perform at. Studio Joe is one such place. It is more than just a coffee house though. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, Studio Joe offers food and drink, as well as a recording studio, all in a unique, relaxed atmosphere. I’ve played […]
Demand Me Anywhere Around the World
I had an interesting correspondence from my Weeklies where I wrote: “Don’t forget to make a demand to see me perform. I have a growing number of demands in Chicago and the Pacific Northwest. If I can pull in a good 20-30 people signed up there, or anywhere, I will be forced to come see […]
