#256: Commitment to Celtic Music

In today’s Celtic Feedback, someone pointed out that I made a commitment to Celtic music years ago. It’s still going strong and growing each and every week as I share more indie Celtic music from artists like Fiddleheads, Academy of Irish Music, Spirited Lads, Chief O’Neill’s Mixed Flock, Hearthfire Duo, The Sorries, Nathan Gourley and Laura […]

Vote in Podcast Awards plus Q&A

Vote in Podcast Awards plus Q&A

The Podcast Awards are now officially open. I’ve been podcasting since 2005. I would love to win an award. But to win, I need your help. Will you nominate the following podcasts in the appropriate categories. You only need to make your nomination once. And it must be done before April 30th! Vote here: podcastawards.com. […]

We’ll Have A Pint of Stout (Lyrics)

We’ll Have A Pint of Stout (Lyrics)

“We’ll Have A Pint” lyrics Rie Sheridan Rose, music Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits There’s many an inn dotting the Shire that serves a lovely brew From Bywater to Bree they say you’ll want a pint or two The finest Stout, or nut-brown ale, the taste comes shining […]

Pub Songs #46: Summer Tour in Review, Folkways, Giving

Pub Songs #46: Summer Tour in Review, Folkways, Giving

Ye never know where one of these shows goes. It starts me sharing about my recent tours and those upcoming. It concludes with an important message that I hope you will take to heart.

#255: Celtic Music for a Cloudy Day

It was overcast and threatening to rain when I put together this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast featuring some amazing indie Celtic music from Sarah Marie Mullen, Brian O h’Uiginn, Hanz Araki, New Shilling, Slan, Ed Yother, Bret Blackshear, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse, Dublin Harpers, Judith Weikle, Boston Blackthorne, Amadan, The Canny Brothers Band, […]

Pub Songs #45: Celtic Invasion Vacation in Italy Review, 1st Solo Tour, Preview Happy Songs of Death

Pub Songs #45: Celtic Invasion Vacation in Italy Review, 1st Solo Tour, Preview Happy Songs of Death

I know I had a couple month hiatus, but I had to share with you my about my recent successes like my first Celtic Invasion Vacation, my first solo tour that starts this week, and there are a lot of interesting notes about my next CD, Happy Songs of Death. You’ll get to hear a […]

Please Review Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits Because…

Please Review Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits Because…

I found this infographic on Facebook. I listen to a lot of author marketing podcasts, so I already knew this. But seeing it written out, popped a question in my mind. Is this the same with CDs? I have 20+ albums on Amazon. None have 50+ ratings as of writing this. The most-rated one currently […]

Pub Songs #56: How to Rate Your Songs

Pub Songs #56: How to Rate Your Songs

Now that I’m moved into my new apartment, I feel a little more relaxed for recording another show. And sure, maybe “rating songs” is not the best topic for a podcast, but I think it’s interesting. That’s why I talk about my secret philosophy of rating songs as I pour ALL my music into my […]

Pub Songs #43: Live House Concert in Destin, FL

Pub Songs #43: Live House Concert in Destin, FL

We had a great time in Destin, Florida for my house concert. So much so, I thought I’d share the coolness. Notes: Heart’s Ease Now On Sale Songs “Irish Rover“ “A Drop of Nelson’s Blood“ “Beer, Beer, Beer“ “Won’t You Come With Me“ “Jug of Punch“ “Clementine Blues” “Loch Lomond“ “Pleasant Peasant Pheasant Plucking Song“ […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #254: 2-Hours of Celtic Canadian Music

There’s a lot of great Celtic music in Canada. Today, I want to introduce you to some of the hottest indie Celtic bands to cross the Canadian border to be heard around the globe with awesome Celtic music from The Fretless, NUA, Coole Park, Bonhomme Setter, Duncan Cameron, Kailyarders, Dust Rhinos, Sora, Chrissy Crowley, Madd Paddy, […]