St. Patrick’s Day is getting closer. So I’ve been reading more about this Irish holiday of holidays. It’s funny looking at most of the articles about St. Patrick’s Day. Most of them are all shamrocks and leprechauns and green beer. It’s seen as time to dress green and get drunk. While I guess I’m not […]
Author Archives: Marc Gunn
Tartan Day
From the Celtic History Newsletter: I was planning on talking more about the earliest inhabitants of Ireland this month, but I’m moving that to next month. Since Tartan Day is coming up April 7th I decided to take a quick look at this new holiday to give people a little time to learn about, or […]
Listen to “The Hobbit Journey Home” MP3
I was digging through a bunch of recordings I made while I was in Virginia over Christmas. I listened to one that I called “The Hobbit Journey Home” and WOW! It is breath-taking! My mom started talking right when the song ended, but I think I was able to edit that out. The song definitely […]
10 CD Recommendations for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. If you haven’t ordered your favorite St. Patrick’s Day CDs, what are you waiting for? If you need help picking CDs, here are my suggestions: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers by Marc Gunn The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs by Brobdingnagian Bards The Tea Merchants by The […]
NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL 2007
The North Texas Irish Festival is here once again. And sadly, I’m gonna miss it this year. I’ve only gone three times now, but I do enjoy the festival. Last year’s festival was my favorite. They had an amazing lineup including quite a few Austin Celtic groups. Not as many Austin groups this year which […]
THE IRISH ROVERS
The new millennium marks the 36th anniversary of the birth of the Irish Rovers. These incredible musicians have charmed and entertained people around the world, and continue to delight audiences with their exciting stage shows. The Irish Rovers have never lost their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer, that will […]
THE DUBLINERS
The Dubliners are one of the best known bands in the Celtic music world. They got together in 1962 and were soon recording album after album together. Their first hit single “Seven Drunken Nights” launched them into international popularity and frequent touring. A stint with The Pogues brought them a new audience and more top […]
Irish Drinking Songs Is What I Do
It’s that time of year again–St. Patrick’s Day. People are getting ready for and searching out the wazzoo for everything Irish. So Irish drinking songs are popular once again. That’s good news to me because Irish drinking songs is what I do. Whether it be Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers, Irish Drinking Songs: The […]
Green Grow the Rashes (Lyrics)
I am loving the studio right now. Andrew and I had SUCH a productive day working on “Ye Jacobites By Name”. He also sent me a mix of the Robert Burns song, “Green Grow the Rashes”. It is from our upcoming CD, Real Men Wear Kilts. Hope ye like! Listen: “Green Grow the Rashes” Green […]
Victims of Irish Music Test Covers
I’m trying to figure out which pictures for an album cover looks better for my Victims of Irish Music compilation CD. Which do you prefer? Version 1 Version 2
