Refusing to Change

Refusing to Change

Sears is filing for bankruptcy and I don’t care. In fact, I’m a little angry. It reminds me of Toys R Us. These are companies, corporations, that grew so big they refused to innovate. They refuse to change with the times. I’m nostalgic for the past like everyone, but I am also a realist. Times […]

Three Piece Kilted Kings

Three Piece Kilted Kings

What a great weekend! Kilted Kings we’re booked at Mid-South Renaissance Faire, but with a twist. We played as a three-piece instead of two. I love my band because it gives me a place to explore traditional Celtic music more. All year long, I play mostly Sci Fi Drinking Songs. Those are my most-popular songs. […]

Celtfather #248: Portrait of The Celtfather

Celtfather #248: Portrait of The Celtfather

“Slainte mhaith”. That means “here’s to your good health”. “Slainte” means “cheers” or “here’s to your health”. “Mhaith” is good. Greetings my name is Marc Gunn. I play Celtic Geek music. I’m originally from Texas, though now residing in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite that introduction, I don’t speak Gaelic. But I love Celtic culture and music. […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #379: Women of Irish & Celtic Music

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #379: Women of Irish & Celtic Music

Celebrate the amazing women of Irish & Celtic music with me this week with music from Liz Carroll, Warbelow Range, The Selkie Girls, Shannon Heaton, Gone Molly, Melanie Gruben, Sarah Marie Mullen, Noirin Ni Riain, Moya Brenna, Ciana, Claire Roche, Christine Weir, Catriona McKay, Janette Geri, Chrissy Crowley, The Ennis Sisters, Childsplay. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Do me […]

Celtfather: Kilted Kings at Mid-South Renaissance Faire 2018

Celtfather: Kilted Kings at Mid-South Renaissance Faire 2018

This weekend, I’m heading to join the Kilted Kings at the Mid-South Renaissance Faire. I want to share with some thoughts about the show and what you can expect from our performances. Greetings. My name is Marc Gunn. This show is about the many amazing experiences I have as a musician and a traveler. It’s […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #378: Paddy Rock Rules

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #378: Paddy Rock Rules

Let’s share Irish & Celtic music with our mates at Paddy Rock Podcast with Celtic music from The Gothard Sisters, Poitin, Colleen Raney, The Here & Now, Runa, Jimi McRae, Heather Dale, Eilis Crean, The Selkie Girls, Vintage Wildflowers, Ockham’s Razor, Rathkeltair, The Elders, Barleyjuice, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse.  http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Do me a […]

Purple Flower (Lyrics)

Purple Flower (Lyrics)

“Purpler Flower” lyrics and music Marc Gunn Performed by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul There’s a wren on a rock wall Thorny gorse grows all around It is miles to the ocean And to auld Galway town My feet feel so weary Without you by my side So I’ll pick this purple flower […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #377: Big Trip to Ireland

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #377: Big Trip to Ireland

Do you have your own Big Trip to Ireland planned. Subscribe and listen to Celtic music from The Fretless, Fourth Moon, ChildsPlay, The Blarney Rebel Band, Dan Milner, Forkroot, Jenna Greene, TJ Hull and Jeff Ksiazek, Sylvia Platypus, Finbar Furey, Sharon Shannon, Event Horizon, NUA.  http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Do me a favor share this podcast. Subscribe to the Celtic […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #376: Lakes of Pontchartrain

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #376: Lakes of Pontchartrain

Let’s travel to the Lakes of Pontchartrain with Celtic music from Daimh, House of Hamill, Raglan, Steve Holloway, Jed Marum, Moonrakers, Whiskey Bay Rovers, IONA, Celtic Reggae Revolution, Sora, Sliotar, Lexington Field, Gwendolyn Snowdon. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Do me a favor share this podcast. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide […]