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The Gothard Sisters “Willow’s Waltz” from Story Girl That was The Gothard Sisters playing “Willow’s Waltz” off of Story Girl. The trio—Greta, Solana, and Willow Gothard—have been making music together for well over a decade, and it shows. They are skilled at what they do, but that really isn’t the whole story. There’s something about […]
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Learn more about one of the most-famous songs by the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Get ready for the pub that’s not really a pub. Catch a bus at a Buzz Stop. It might help beautify your neighborhood and fight climate change. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pubsong/PubSongsPodcast-263.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Although there are plenty of places you can stay when you go to visit County Mayo, Westport is certainly one of the most charming. Set yourself up in this town as a home base and you’ll have the perfect spot to sample small-town Irish culture and hospitality after a day out and about. It’s walkable, […]
I have a show Bandcamp on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 7 PM, and I have super special guest–my daughter, Inara. The show opens with Inara singing songs with me backing her on autoharp and guitar. She has a 6 song set. It includes a traditional Irish song. A song that I wrote about her. […]
I don’t know about you, but 2022 was a good year for me. I accomplished a lot. Not just completing podcasts that I waned to complete or even releasing a new CD and funding another one. I had a lot shows. I wrote some good new songs. I traveled with my family. I started playing […]
There are demons beneath your bed that are gonna eat you up this year. I am unofficially performing at GaFilk this weekend in Atlanta. And I count down the Best Celtic Bands of 2022. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pubsong/PubSongsPodcast-262.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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With the New Year upon us, it’s time to take a look at the field of up-and-coming musicians and bands to see what’s percolating out there… While it can be hard to predict exactly which artists will rise to the top, Marc Gunn and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast have chosen five that have […]
It’s that time again— Every year Marc Gunn and Irish & Celtic Music Podcast bring you our “top 10” list, and 2022 is no different! We’re excited to share this compilation of excellent Celtic musicians and bands, and we are also looking forward to the new discoveries coming up in 2023. Take a little time […]
I voted for George W. Bush for president in 2000. I voted in nearly every election since then. Nearly all of my candidates were Democrats. But I am not a Democrat. Before Bush, I believed we needed to maintain balance in the government. If we have a Republican for 8 years, I would vote for […]
My friend, Nancy Flynn, sent me a couple hobbit-themed song lyrics a decade ago. The first track, “Christmas in the Shire”, is still one of my favorite songs on Celtic Christmas Greetings. I finally recorded her song “Yuletide” last year. It is such a delightful song. It evokes so many memories and a wonderful feeling […]
