New MP3 – Rosin the Bow (Live)

One of the first songs I learned when I started playing Irish music. And somewhere along the way it’s become a renewed favorite of mine. This one was recorded live in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland. “Rosin the Bow (Live)”Listen: LoFiRecorded by Marc GunnFrom: 4 Drunk’s Sake: Live from an Irish PubRead Lyrics: “Rosin the Bow” LyricsDownload MP3: […]

Indigestion Home Remedies

I was crashing at friends last night when I woke up with terrible indigestion and acid reflux. I couldn’t sleep. There was no indigestion medicine in the house, so I got online to find some indigestion home remedies and found a ton. I’m not sure how valid all of these are, but here’s what I […]

First Day of Four Winds Faire

So tired. I got in late last night and didn’t sleep well. So today was spaced out day. The last show was hard evidence of that. I haven’t screwed up that many lyrics in years! The sun isn’t doing me any favors either. That said, Four Winds Faire was fun. Our shows were well-attended. The […]

7 Proven Remedies for Relieving Indigestion & Heartburn

Who hasn’t bolted upright in the night, awakened by a sudden and terrible burning sensation in the pit of their stomach? Whether you indulged in some overly spicy chili, or overdid it on those late-night leftovers, these quick heartburn remedies will soothe your fiery stomach and help you get back to sleep! 1. The first […]

Cat CD SO Close to Being Done

Good day. The Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers is nearly done being recorded. Today, Chris Buckley of The Tea Merchants came in the studio. He recorded a set of tunes and played the finishing touches of “Whiskers in the Jar”. Rich is about to lay the guitar on the tune set […]

New MP3 – Danny Boy (Cat Song Parody)

No. This is not your typical “Danny Boy”. The original “Danny Boy” was written by Frederick Weatherly, an English lawyer, using a traditional Irish melody called “Londonderry Air” in 1910. The song was popularized by opera singers at the turn of the century, and my guess is that it entered into the Music Hall scene […]

Wanted: Celtic Song Suggestions with a Twist

I was reading a playlist for a Celtic radio show, and I noticed that about 90% of the artists performing on the show were from Ireland or Scotland. Meaning their members were from one of those Celtic countries. Yet, as I understand it, 80% or so of the Celts, no longer live in those countries. […]