You would think as a student of marketing, I would be good at reaching people. But I’m not. One of the big reasons I haven’t toured much is because I can’t reach my people to fill a venue. If you can’t pull in a decent crowd, you’re not gonna get booked. Yesterday, someone posted on […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #388: Warm Up with Great Celtic Music
This is your last week to vote in the Celtic Top 20. Here’s some of the best Celtic songs from past episodeswith great Celtic music from Flook, Jimi McRae, Marc Gunn, Derek Warfield and The Young Dubliner’s, The Elders, Burning Bridget Cleary, The Kreellers , Navan, Bow Triplets, Celtic Squall, Maggie Drennan, Peter Daldry, Shishonnah, The […]
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Pub Songs Podcast #172: Best Irish Christmas Music
I’m picky about Christmas music. I prefer upbeat, fun Christmas songs. Good sing alongs. It’s a challenge to find those with the Irish and Celtic Christmas music albums. But I have a few favorites to share with you in the pub today. You’ll also hear some Blue Sun Holiday Spectacular Tour news, thoughts about kids […]
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Celtic Christmas Podcast #51: Irish & Celtic Christmas Joy
Spread the Christmas Cheer with Celtic Christmas music from The Selkie Girls, Peat in the Creel, The Wee Heavies, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Eira, Carolina Ceili, Spencer & Beane, Sarah Marie Mullen, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, A Shamrock in Kudzu, David Pedrick, Heather Dale, The Gothard Sisters, Gillian Adams, Susan Toman, The Irish Rovers, […]
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Pub Songs Podcast #171: Famous Scottish Songs
Enjoy Famous Scottish songs for St. Andrew’s Day or Burns Day, or any day of the week. You’ll hear my entire album Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion, plus a BONUS song that was just released. If you enjoy this show, LIKE it, SHARE it, post in the comments, or tell a friend. Then subscribe to […]
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Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #387: Ned of the Hill
Lock in amazing, fun Celtic music from Ballinloch, Syncopaths, Sadie and Jay, Dram & Go, Catherine Koehler, Tami Curtis, The Whiskey Boys, West Awake, Van Morrison, Nick Metcalf, Finnegan’s Hell, Talisk, Rambling Sailors. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ I hope you enjoyed this week’s show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music […]
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Geek-Friendly Celtic Home in Birmingham
Brennan’s Irish Pub is probably the friendliest Irish pub you’ll ever go to. The proprietor, Danny Winter, is dedicated to building a family-friendly Celtic home in the heart of Birmingham. The best thing about Brennan’s is not just the large stage where an Irish session gathers every month. It’s not the wide open room or […]
I Love When Fans Promote My Music
I love it when fans promote my music. But it’s not for the mercenary reason you’re thinking. It all goes back to a post I made a last month: “I wonder why am so confident playing one set with Kilted Kings but not when I’m playing solo?” Someone nailed it in the comments. It’s easier […]
Firefly and Christmas Music
Firefly and Christmas music…on tour!!! I don’t go on tour often. In fact, I’ve only been on three official “tours” during my 20+ years as a musician. The first two were short tours with the Brobdingnagian Bards. The third was a solo tour up to New York City from New Orleans. I confess I don’t […]
With Kindness and Understanding
Whenever you post on social media, there is a chance you will encounter trolls. Hopefully, you ignore them and don’t become one. A troll is someone who belittles your opinions, insults you, and treats you with disrespect. Some trolls these days come from Russia. Most are your friends. It’s sad to think a friend would […]