I collected a list of all the song titles that are planned for the Dragons vs. Pirates CD. You can read them here: Come and Be a Pirate Hey Ho To Be a Pirate Our Pirate Crew of Ten The Ballad of Jenny Malloy The Shining Lady Jean The Wreck of the Bold Lady Jean […]
Celtic Interviews: Dublin Harpers
I confess, the Irish harp is not usually my favorite instrument when it comes to Irish music. It’s beautiful, but I like more upbeat music. Dublin Harpers changed my impression with what can be done with the harp. They play upbeat Celtic tunes that rock. Plus, their whole family gets involved as you’ll hear about […]
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#SaveTheDragons with My New Album Dragons vs. Pirates
I finally made some decisions about upcoming albums for the year and what’s next as you’ll see in my latest Kickstarter–Dragons vs. Pirates. This album is a bit of vanity project. It started years ago with an album I recorded with Captain Black Jack Murphy called Pogue Mahone Means Kiss My Arse. It was a fun […]
Where to Get a Mug Like Mine?
I have a number of people who have asked me about the wooden mug I use at faire. It is a beautiful piece, isn’t it? Well, it was designed by Martin Wood Works. Martin is AWESOME! I highly recommend his mugs. In fact, you might even be able to get one with my Celtic Cat […]
FuMPFest 2015
The 2nd Annual FuMPFest is coming in June. This is a festival of funny music in Wheeling, IL. Let me start by saying–sigh–I won’t be there… this year. I’m still hopeful I can perform there some day. For now, I just want to spread the word. There’s a LOT of great, and funny, musicians playing […]
Traditional Irish Music Instruments (Infographic)
I liked this infographic from Murphy of Ireland. It is an overview of the origins of Irish traditional music and instruments from the Celts in 500BC to present day. It’s a good share for #CelticThursday. Click the image to view the large version.
Special Announcement: Dragons vs Pirates, Help Me #SaveTheDragons
Many people don’t realize that for a short period of time in January 2013, I was shanghaied by air pirates. I’m the coming weeks, I will share this riveting story as well as a new Kickstarter for my next album, Dragons vs Pirates. I look forward to sharing more about it, but for now, please […]
Marc Gunn Chosen for Renaissance Festival Top 100
Renaissance Festival Awards were posted this week. Congrats to all the winners. I was also excited to see my name among the most-influential people of the Faire community. It’s a great honor! To subscribe, go to iTunes, or go to Celtfather.com where you can also join my mailing list. This show is sponsored by my Patrons at marcgunn.net Post […]
Happily Ever After (Lyrics)
words and music by Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: St Patrick’s Day Songs For Kids In days that have long since passed, There lived a beautiful mahogany lass. An unmarried and virtuous princess, alas, She was brave, strong and bold. Tra la di di hidey ho Di hidey hey, di hidey ho Tra la […]
Scouring the Shire (Lyrics)
“Scouring the Shire” lyrics by Rie Sheridan Rose, music by Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits Where once the land was green and fine and life was safe and slow– the world has turned too far around and dealt a crippling blow. For Men have come to Bywater and […]