We’re going down by the water to soak up some music with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Poor Man’s Gambit, Jamie Smith’s MABON, Sue Spencer, Tim Hill, The Changing Room, The Munster Men, TEYR, Jeff Blaney, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Nick Metcalf, Barleyjuice, Aerialists, The Guinness Brothers, Liesel Wilson Listen to the Irish […]
Author Archives: Marc Gunn
Past Venues
I’ve performed at quite a venues during my musical career. Here is a list of the majority. FARMER’S MARKETS Pepper Place Farmer’s Market Homewood Farmer’s Market The Summit Farmer’s Market Grant Park Farmer’s Market Freedom’s Farmer Market Virginia Highlands Farmers Market BREWERIES The Lost Druid Brewery Tucker Brewing Company Blue Stallion Brewery Ironshield Brewery Three […]
Celtfather: Now On Vinyl & A New CD!
Greetings Gunn Runner New, more effective way to promote Pub Songs & Stories. Livestreaming concerts on Bandcamp. Romulan Ale video. Irish & Celtic music back on YouTube. Selcouth CD moves a step closer. As Long As I’m Flyin’ released on 12″ vinyl. Virtual Public House CD released. It’s all on my monthly update. – PODCASTS […]
How to Manage Booking Gigs Using GTD
I started working in the music business about 30 years ago. I’ve done a lot of things in the business. I’ve been a musician, a band manager, music marketer, and a promoter. Probably my least favorite part of the business is booking agent. Booking never came easy to me. It’s all about organization, contacting people, […]
Marc’s Musings: Sherwood Return, Livestreaming Bards, Sailor Songs
I can’t express how happy I am with the new Bandcamp Livestreaming. I had a show last Thursday. It was amazing. I usually spend 1-2 hours making sure that those who bought their tickets got the URL to watch the show. It was a lot of extra stress for me. I did have some minor […]
Livestreaming with Bandcamp for Musicians
I never thought it would happen. Musicians can now livestream shows on Bandcamp. This is a game changer. I started live-streaming shows on Concert Window maybe 8 years ago. It was not a great experience. Tips were tough. Video quality varied. Plus my gear sucked and I didn’t know as much about how to live […]
Celtfather #280: Honoring the Celtic Green Thumb
Honoring the Celtic Green Thumb for Earth Day and Arbor Day Today many of us have at least a few house plants for decoration indoors, or invest in a few pretty flower pots to set out on the porch. We sit on a bench under the shade of a big tree in the heat of […]
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Virtual Public House (Album)
Virtual Public House is an album of music recorded live by Marc Gunn for Pub Songs & Stories. The podcast features fun pub songs plus the stories and inspirations behind the songs of Marc Gunn and other musicians. It’s a smile-filled visit to your local public house, virtually, right in your ear, and at your […]
Marc’s Musings: Tartans and Vaccinations
Today, I talk about getting vaccinated, my upcoming trip to Sherwood Forest Faire, and a new CD as part of the new Pub Songs & Stories podcast that is now online. Plus, you’ll find out what shows are coming up both on and offline. Greetings I got my second vaccine on Monday. I had very […]
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Celtfather #279: Stories & Inspiration Behind the Music
Greetings Gunn Runner New stories in the virtual public house. Limited-edition CDs. I’m a Rover, Seldom Sober video. Who recorded on what Selcouth song. And a new hobbit single. It’s all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music & Travel, show #279. 0:17 – PODCASTS I’ve made so many changes to the Pub Songs Podcast over […]
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