It was so wonderful seeing the Victorian Walled Gardens at Kylemore Abbey. I went there over 10 years ago. We were attacked by the midges. Midges are like biting flies or swarms of mosquitoes. I literally ran through the gardens instead of enjoying them. This was a wonderful change. There wasn’t as much blooming this […]
Author Archives: Marc Gunn
What a great adventure!
18 years ago, on July 8, 2005, I quit my day job to be a full-time musician. I had three more fantastic years with Andrew McKee and Brobdingnagian Bards before we split up and reunited in 2018 for more great shows and albums. I released over 20 solo albums since then. I collaborated with a […]
Start Talking about Irish & Celtic Music
When I first started publishing the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast 18 years ago, I realized there was a challenge. I basically give away the music of hard-working musicians. Sure, it’s with their permission. But musicians technically make nothing from having their music featured. Not until you show your support and buy their music or […]
Postcard: Waking Up on Achill Island
Achill Island was one of several homes of Bridget O’Malley, Pirate Queen. She had an amazing life from a historical perspective. But from a personal one, imagine waking up and seeing this every morning. I would love that!
Postcard: Roscommon Castle, Back from Ireland News
Greetings Gunn Runners I am back and recovered from my recent adventures. This year’s Celtic Invasion Vacation took us to County Mayo in Ireland. We enjoyed saw majestic cliffs, ferried out to Clare Island, explored bog lands and standing stones. We sang songs and tapped our toes to traditional Irish music. We explored gardens and […]
Celtfather Monthly June 2023
I’m really excited about my trip to Ireland this year. Because this year, I want to gather stories to share even more stories from my adventures. The biggest challenge to do that in the past is organizing the content so I can easily share it. I created a plan that I *think* I can follow […]
Planning Kickstarter for Celtic Earth Album Pin!
In July, I plan to launch a Kickstarter for a new album pin. The primary goal is to support and promote the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. However, I have secondary goal which might even be more important to Celtic musicians around the world. But first, I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and […]
What’s Next? Coffee Summer Break
This Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST is the next and final episode of the Spring season of Coffee with The Celtfather. This episode is open to everyone. It will stream on YouTube for free. You can watch, interact with me and others, drink your and you can sing along from the happiness […]
Can You Give A Little Pub Songs & Stories Love?
Can you do me a favor? Can you post a review of Pub Songs & Stories on Apple Podcasts (or whatever your favorite podcatcher is)? or Listen on Spotify Reviews on Apple Podcasts don’t actually help the show’s rankings or popularity. Rather, it shows that people listen and enjoy the podcast. I have only a […]
A Man Who Wears A Kilt Every Day, Green Bath Products
I feel a little more relaxed and excited about my Celtic Invasion of County Mayo, Ireland this summer. The trip goes from June 3-10. I leave one June 24 to go with my family to Nice and then my mom’s home in Italy for a vacation before the Invasion. Just four weeks to go, I […]
