This has been sitting on my mind for a month. I’m having trouble making a decision on my own. So I’ll ask you. Season 9 of Coffee with The Celtfather returns next Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Noon Eastern. I’m getting all excited. I have themes planned and everything. The show will stream on YouTube […]
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By Amazing Grace, Bards Collaboration
A new single is released tomorrow. It’s called “By Amazing Grace“. This is a Brobdingnagian Bards collaboration with my friend and long-time bandmate, Andrew McKee, The Irish Bard. “By Amazing Grace” was written for the In the ‘Verse podcast I made with Mikey Mason. We watched episodes of Firefly. Then we each wrote a brand […]
Celtfather: The Louder, The Better… Or Is It?
Is louder, better? This is Celtfather Music & Travel show #282. I booked a farmer’s market gig. The booker told me I would need to play completely unplugged. Past musicians played too loudly. They disrupted the sales of the vendors. Those musicians won’t be coming back. And now I might not get to play amplified. […]
Busking at Two Atlanta Farmer’s Markets
I have a busking gig today. I’m at Virginia Highlands Farmer’s Market today from 4-7 PM. I have my PA. I have my tip basket. I also have my new portable merch table setup. The new merch table has only a small handful of my CDs. I will have just five titles: The Bridge, What […]
By Amazing Grace (Lyrics)
“By Amazing Grace” lyrics and music Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn from Selcouth He was an alpha male, And like a strong gale, He blew thru your life without regret. Left destruction and pain. Then came back again To hurt you and leave you upset But he rushed to your side When he heard […]
Do you buy MP3s vs streaming music services?
Celtic musician Jesse Ferguson, The Bard of Cornwall asked this question on a recent blog post. It’s interesting and very pertinent for musicians these days. Because it is also a question of how musicians make a living in the new music business. As for me, I stream music on Spotify. I love having music at […]
An Atlanta-Based Celtic Music Festival?
I have long thought about starting a Celtic festival. Andrew McKee and I talked about it quite a few times when we started the Brobdingnagian Bards. It’s a great way to get a gig and help your fellow musicians. If you do it right. That was one of the sticking points–doing it right. It’s a lot […]
Celtfather Monthly: Alternate Look at Live Performances (June 2021)
Greetings Gunn Runner How was the first science fiction convention back? Podcasting during a summer with kids. New songs finished. Plus, an alternate look at live performances. It’s all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #281. 0:26 – SHOWS PLANNED FOR JULY JUL 9: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co., Alabaster, AL @ […]
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Online Firefly Show Scheduled, Plus A New Single
I launched tickets for the next Celtfather Live show on Monday. This one is Browncoat themed. Every month, I offer a free online concert. It’s called Celtfather Live. I perform for at least an hour straight from my home to yours. I try to theme episodes so that the first 20-30 minutes are songs around […]
Name On My Soul Album is Now Flower of Scotland
It’s finally back – the re-released album ‘Flower of Scotland’ is streaming now! Click here to listen on your music streaming service of choice (apple music, spotify etc.) or buy the digital album. So excited for you to listen to it, and can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Go Go!! Let’s smash this together Marc […]
