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 […]
Author Archives: Marc Gunn
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 […]
Announcing Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers
MARC’S MUSINGS — March 1, 2008 – Marc’s Music News – Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers – New MP3 – “What Shall We Do With a Catnipped Kitty” – Promote Celtic Music for St. Patrick’s Day Published 1-4 times per month. To manage your subscription, go to the end of this […]
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. […]
Featured on FaireNews.com
Have you met Marc Gunn? Well, the folks at FaireNews.com called me up and interviewed me just in time for the 3rd Annual Renaissance Festival Awards. Learn a little bit more about me. Read the article.
Can You Answer This Question?
I got an email yesterday from someone asking about my show. They ask, “I’ve been enjoying your wide ranging podcasts. I’ve been a Celtic music fan for years. I have been listening to Celtic music for a long time. In fact since I discovered the Thistle & Shamrock a very long time ago. I happened […]
Drunken Scotsman
“Drunken Scotsman” or more commonly known as “The Scotsman” was a song I first heard from sung by Bryan Bowers…an autoharper. I think I first heard it on a morning radio show in the 80s, but Dr. Demento loves it and you now find it all over the world sung by Scots- and kiltophiles. The […]
Pub Songs #32: Live Music with Michelle Hedden on Bodhran
Michelle Hedden recorded on Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers with me and used to play with Brobdingnagian Bards. I thought it’d be nice to jam a little before a CD release party of cat songs. Songs: “Come Out Ye Black and Tans“ “Paddy McCullough“ “Ye Jacobites By Name“ “Old Dun Cow“ “A Lil Bit […]
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