#265: Raised on Black and Tans

I’m back from my Celtic Invasion of Cornwall. We had an incredible invasion visiting Tintagel, Eden Project, Stonehenge, Glastonbury Abbey, Chalice Well, some stone circles, horse riding and more. It was a brilliant trip. Before I start planning for 2017, I want to share some more great indie Celtic music from Leaping Lulu, We Banjo 3, 3 […]

#264: Celtic Music from the Cornish Kitchen

I’m flying off to Cornwall later this morning. Before I go, I wanted to share one more episode to tie you over until I return in a couple weeks. You’ll hear awesome indie Celtic music from The Beggarmen, Burning Bridget Cleary, Gallus, Banna De Dha, Gallowglass Irish Trio, Three Weird Sisters, Dublin Harpers, Barrowburn, Sligo Rags, […]

Celtfather: Origins of The Celtfather Name, Cornwall Daily, Pirates vs. Dragons Thanks

Last month, I recorded an episode of the Pub Songs Podcast where I talked about the Origins of The Celtfather Name. Les Howard responded with an audio clip sharing the exact episode of the The Signal Podcast where that name was born. You can listen and hear a Firefly song in that show. Here’s some […]

#263: Will Castles Stop the Roving Celt?

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast has one last chance to win Best Music Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Will you help the Celts be victorious? Go vote! Then enjoy another episode of indie Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, Reel Treble Band, Bat Kinane, The Flying Toads, The Black Velvet Band, Emerald Rose, Runa, Martyn […]

Skye Boat Song

Skye Boat Song

Lyrics and music Sir Harold Boulton and Lady Anne Wilson Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward! the sailors cry; Carry the lad that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye. Loud the winds howl, loud the waves roar, […]

#262: Golden Glove of Celtic Music

Put on your golden gloves and lets have another round of indie Celtic music from Poor Man’s Fortune, Wicked Tinkers, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Green Tea, Julia Lane, Damh the Bard, Across the Pond, Skeleton McKee, Sean Orr, Jiggernaut, Saor Patrol, Sons of Malarkey, The Canny Brothers Band, Rising Gael. celticmusicpodcast.com/262/ If you enjoy this […]

#261: Celtic Beach for Memorial Day

My family and I went to the beach. I came back a little redder with desire to hear some Celtic beach music. What would that sound like, especially with Memorial Day approaching. Here’s some indie Celtic music from Maggie Sansone, Ciara Considine, The Elders, Allan Yn Y Fan, Karan Casey, Marc Gunn, Eilis Crean, MacTalla […]

The Lady Jean : Hunting Dragons

The Lady Jean : Hunting Dragons

I finally ordered physical CDs for Pirates vs. Dragons. Right now, I am tentatively planning an official CD release of the album in July 2016. The exact date is TBA. In the meantime, you can now enjoy the full Steampunk adventure journal from my captivity. The Pirates vs. Dragons eBook is now available on Kindle. In […]

Marc Gunn, DJ on KSAM 108 FM

In 1980-something, I decided it was time to transfer all of my 8-Track tapes to cassette… Wow, I am dating myself… The album was full of 50s music. I wanted to preserve it but I also didn’t want to write the names of all the songs on the cassette, there wasn’t enough space for that. […]

#260: Wild Geese in a Summer Storm

It’s funny how when I come up with an episode title I like, the whole show seems to take on a mood that seems just like the title. That’s certainly the case for the Wild Geese in a Summer Storm. Just wait til you get to the bagpipes. If that doesn’t bring it home, nothing will. […]