I woke up early in Gougane Barra. Not sure if it was the whiskey the night before or if my schedule is just totally messed up. But I got up, showered and went for a walk outside. Others in our group beat me to it. The weather was cool. The water was placid. I think […]
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Vacation Tour of Ireland, Day 1
Good friends. Good Drink. Good company. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Those three things are what I look for in life. Our first day is over, and it is shear perfection. Our plane arrived late this morning. But John Wilmott of Celtic Ways and most of the tour group were waiting […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #51: Planxty Irwin
Irish & Celtic Music #51 features Celtic music from Thomas Patrick Kenny, The Beggarmen, Jenneth Tolin, Braia, Siren’s Song, Round the House, The Sheridan Band, Maidens IV, Ed Miller, Slainte, Shauna Burns, Scott Boswell, Jennifer Licko, LabGraal. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and […]
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Drooling with Excitement for Ireland!
Just hours away from boarding the flight to Ireland. I’m antsy, and highly unproductive. I did finish a podcast and have another one planned for this evening… but I still need to pack. Oy! — Quote of the Week: “The cat is domestic only as far as suits its own ends…” Saki (H. H. Munro). […]
Going for Brogue Now on CD Baby
My compilation of brogueish Irish songs called Going for Brogue: Irish Pub Songs and Sea Shanties with an Accent is now on CD Baby. Nineteen songs sung with an Irish brogue and a lot of attitude. Get it now. You can find my other CDs here. Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. […]
Feature in the Indie Band Survival Guide
I got word that the Indie Band Survival Guide has the presses. Last year, Andrew and I interviewed with music marketing tips for the guide. The book was written by members of the Beatnik Turtle, a cool geek pop band out of Chicago. Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. It’s easy; it’s […]
CD Release in the Northeast?
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. The minutes are counting down till I fly off to Ireland. Mmm… I can’t wait. But I still have a LOT I need to try and do before I fly off to Eire, podcasts and such. Another thing is CD release parties. I had a recent request for CD release in […]
Rich Brotherton – Ace Recording Studio in Austin, Texas
I first saw Rich Brotherton‘s name on the back of a CD by Ed Miller. I didn’t know who he was. I listened to the album and loved Ed’s music. Little did I know that Rich was the engineer and producer behind the recording. When I heard The Tea Merchant‘s first CD, I was extremely […]
Free MP3 – Botany Bay
I think I first learned this song from The Wolfe Tones when I first started learning Irish songs. It captured my imagination as it told the story of an Irishman who immigrates to Australia. The song was collected in Australia in the 1950s by H.P.C. ‘Duke’ Tritton. This version is sung with an Irish pirate […]
Wake Up! Whiskers in the Jar Arrived!
MARC’S MUSINGS — May 30, 2008 – Marc’s Music News – Whiskers in the Jar Arrives – CD Release Parties – Street Teams Published 1-4 times per month. To manage your subscription, go to the end of this newsletter. Visit My Store Now! Marc’s Musings Greetings Amici, I was woken early this morning by the […]
