Pub Songs Podcast #191: The Celts Invade Venice…Again

Pub Songs Podcast #191: The Celts Invade Venice…Again

The Celts are heading back to invade Venice in 2020 as part of my annual Celtic Invasion Vacations. I will share this year’s itinerary and a few facts about the Veneti. Marc Gunn, Alexander James Adams, Vince Conaway, Ciunas, and special guest Tom Smith Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for […]

Marc’s Musings: The Celts Invade Venice

Marc’s Musings: The Celts Invade Venice

I finally finished the basic itinerary for next year’s Celtic Invasion Vacations. You can hear about it in this week’s Pub Songs Podcast. I’m calling it Origins of Celtic Invasions for several reasons. For one, my mom lives there. She moved to Italy in 1985. I have visited many times since. I even graduated high […]

Dragon Hunting Returns…

Dragon Hunting Returns…

Dragon Hunting is a terrible crime. Pirates, politicians, and the heartless, entitled rich are cruelly cutting down these beautiful creatures for fun and profit. I learned all about it when I was shanghaied by the notorious Captain Black Jack Murphy. The true story of Pirates vs Dragons is back in podcast form under the name […]

Concert Workout Behind Closed Doors

Concert Workout Behind Closed Doors

Before I close the doors, I want to let you know that there is a FREE INTERNET CONCERT happening this Thursday, October 17 at 9 PM Eastern. You can watch it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. I have to keep reminding myself so I don’t forget too. LOL. Feel free to email a reminder to […]

Diversity in Irish & Celtic Music

Diversity in Irish & Celtic Music

In every episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, I mention “celebrating Celtic culture through music.” It’s easy to miss the nuance of this mission statement. This podcast is not just about the traditional music of Ireland or Scotland. It is about all of those under-served aspects of Celtic music, and its many forms, […]

Atlanta Celtic Music and Musicians

In 2019, I moved to Atlanta and immediately decided to search for Celtic music and musicians like myself in the area. I could not find much. So I made my own list of Atlanta Celtic music thanks to Stephen B and others who sent me these lists. Atlanta’s Newest Celtic Folk Performer I am Marc Gunn. […]

Celtic Music Magazine: Why “Celtic Music”?

Celtic Music Magazine: Why “Celtic Music”?

Greetings Here are several ways to celebrate Celtic culture through music. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast plays Celtic music. But not everyone will agree what that is. I define it…with great Celtic music! Lilt, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Seumas Gagne, A Campo Traviesa, Graham Vincent/David Mitchell, Rising Gael, Farsan, Wilson & McKee, Alexander James Adams, Unquiet […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #430: Why “Celtic Music”?

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #430: Why “Celtic Music”?

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast plays Celtic music. But not everyone will agree what that is. I define it…with great Celtic music! Lilt, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Seumas Gagne, A Campo Traviesa, Graham Vincent/David Mitchell, Rising Gael, Farsan, Wilson & McKee, Alexander James Adams, Unquiet Grave, Eamon Friel, Dylan Walshe, Seldom Sober, The Round Table, Songs […]

Kind and Generous Musicians

Kind and Generous Musicians

I had a good weekend. Sunday was our first relaxing day at home in months. The weather was cool. We sat out on the lawn. The girls built houses and played in the water. We talked and inhaled deeply the calm that had finally set in. Not to say this will be a usual thing. […]

Pub Songs Podcast #190: Browncoat Reunion

Pub Songs Podcast #190: Browncoat Reunion

The Browncoats sing together with part 3 of my three-part series highlighting musicians with songs inspired by Firefly. Mikey Mason, The Blibbering Humdingers, Brobdingnagian Bards, Persephone Pickers, Beth Kinderman, Bedlam Bards, Marc Gunn Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Celtic Guide guide. My name […]