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). […]
Author Archives: Marc Gunn
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 […]
Whiskers Twitching with Joy
I was sure I would miss the UPS guy. It has happened to frequently. Another slip appears on my front door saying, “We’ll try again tomorrow.” But lo and behold, Whiskers in the Jar has arrived. YAY!!!!!! The new graphics by Ingrid Houwers are spectacular. The CD, produced by Rich Brotherton, is awesome. It’s done. […]
If Ireland Were Filled with Dragons, What Color Would They Be?
Oklahoma Ren Faire is over. Next up… Ireland. One week to go. — Quote of the Week: “Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt.” Abraham Lincoln. I always loved that quote. And it’s close to my heart. — Song of the Week: “Carey” by Joni Mitchell […]
Fun Shows at OKRF
Last weekend of the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival. It was much more fun for me than previous weekends. I’m not sure if that is because of some acupuncture herbs, it was the last, or if I finally adapted to the heat and humidity that was still present this weekend, but that didn’t overheat me for the […]
