Can I Recording a Live Show?

Simple answer. Yes! I strongly encourage anyone to record (audio or video) any and every performance solo or with my band. Each show is completely different so record AND share! That’s right. I give you permission to share your recording with others – just don’t sell them. For that matter, you can post files to […]

You Can Buy CDs Easier Than Ever

Someone asked why it wasn’t possible to have one page with all my CDs available for sale. So I updated my CD store. You can now Buy CDs all at once through my shopping cart. That includes Marc Gunn, The Dubliners Tabby Cats, Brobdingnagian Bards, compilation CDs, albums I’ve performed on, and even albums from […]

Bards Tour of Ireland – Day 4

Day 4, Sunday, June 8th The deadline is January 23rd, but let us know if you’re joining us as soon as you can. Sign up at www.thebards.net/ireland/ Brigit’s Garden, Co. Galway We will depart from Tralee quite early so that we arrive for a very special afternoon at Brigit’s Garden. Our journey will take us […]

Free MP3 – Hero of Canton

Firefly is was a brilliant TV Sci Fi Western by Joss Whedon. I turned into a Huge Browncoat right before the movie Serenity was released. “Hero of Canton” is from the episode Jaynestown and much like in the movie, this song was recorded live in an Irish pub in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland with twenty plus friends […]

Reviewers Wanted – Renaissance Festival Podcast Compilation

I am looking for TEN REVIEWERS to review the new Renaissance Festival Compilation CD. This compilation features music from Renaissance festival music groups from throughout the nation. Sorry. The Free CDs Are All Gone.Please Buy Your Renaissance Festival Podcast Compilation here. Want other Free CDs? Track Listing:1. Fugli, “Crazy Leo’s Indulgences”, www.povera.com2. Bedlam Bards, “Bedlam […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #44: Best Celtic Music of 2007

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #44: Best Celtic Music of 2007

You voted. I gathered your favorite songs in 2007 into one awesome shows, featuring Celtic music from Navan, Heather Dale, Wicked Tinkers, MacTalla Mor, Emerald Rose, Allison Barber, Ed Miller, Thornhill Road, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder, Brobdingnagian Bards, Jed Marum, Athas, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Ceann, Damh the Bard, The Ceili […]

Austin Chronicle Music Poll 2007-2008

Every year, the Austin Chronicle holds a music poll. A couple years ago, the Brobdingnagian Bards won “Best Novelty Band”. Last year, we won “Best None of the Above” band. And while we may play a lot crazy undefinable music, ultimately, we play folk music, Celtic folk music to be more precise. So my goal […]

How I Overcame Many of my Breathing Problems

Long time readers of my blog know that I’ve had a LOT of sinus and other “breathing problems” over the years. However, I received an article today and continue to receive allergy advice that, while I appreciate, is no longer relevant. So I thought I’d share. Back in mid- to late-90s, I was diagnosed as […]