Is Die Hard a Christmas Classic?

Is Die Hard a Christmas Classic?

What makes a Christmas movie? I ask this because I was chatting with a friend about one of the greatest Christmas movies ever–Die Hard. His argument is that Christmas is unnecessary to the plot. I don’t really agree with that statement. Christmas is woven into the fabric of the movie. The main reason Nakatomi Plaza […]

Marc Gunn’s Top Celtic Bands of 2018

Marc Gunn’s Top Celtic Bands of 2018

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shares the popular Celtic bands and artists of 2018. The final episode of the podcast for 2018 comes out in a couple weeks. That’s when I will share YOUR absolute favorite Celtic songs and tunes of the year. But for now, I’m gonna share mine. Sometimes I get excited. […]

A Podcast Gets the Axe

A Podcast Gets the Axe

I want to cut back on one of my podcasts. I’m having trouble deciding which. After chatting with a Gunn Runner, I might be a little closer to figuring it out. The two podcasts in question are the Pub Songs Podcast and Celtfather Music & Travel. The Pub Songs Podcast is the third podcast I […]

Filling a Venue

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

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 […]

Pub Songs Podcast #172: Best Irish Christmas Music

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 […]

Celtic Christmas Podcast #51: Irish & Celtic Christmas Joy

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, […]

Pub Songs Podcast #171: Famous Scottish Songs

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 […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #387: Ned of the Hill

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 […]

Geek-Friendly Celtic Home in Birmingham

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 […]