“We Are The FuMP” Commemorates 500

Several years ago, a group of comedy musicians got together and thought, “What would happen if we gave away our music as a group on a website?”  Soon after that, The FuMP was born. The FuMP or Funny Music Project is a collaborative effort made up of a core group of comedy musicians. These are […]

How I Fell in Love with Hobbits

It was the 6th grade when I first watched the Rankin & Bass animated version of The Hobbit.  My 6th grade had one big room broken up into large cubicles for teaching.  When the movie came on, everyone gathered in the common area.  The blinds were closed.  The movie began. I remember being mesmerized by […]

Announcing the Celtic Invasion of France in 2012

I’ve been trying to figure out where the next Celtic Invasion Vacation would be.  My main two choices were Ireland and France.  I’ve tried organizing a trip to Ireland for the past couple years.  For whatever reason, I’ve not had much luck. Going on the premise that it’s all about luck, I decided that I’m […]

You Know You’re a Musician When….

You know you’re a musician when you miss “work”. It’s been great getting back to work this past week.  I’m getting a ton of work done in preparation for the months ahead.  It’s extra cool because I’m doing more than just promotion.  I’m creating. Creation is a fantastic thing.  I love seeing an idea evolve […]

Digital Albums Now Available at The FuMP

I have been a FuMP member since it began several years ago. The FuMP has begun selling digital albums in our store. Starting with our FuMP compilations, all 26 volumes are available as high-quality MP3 downloads. The download contains all the songs encoded at 320k as DRM-FREE MP3 files, high-resolution artwork for both the front […]

Live Music Archive Hits 100,000 Shows

The Internet Archive sent me an email to let me know that their Live Music Archive was about to hit 100,000 downloads.  Since I uploaded two of live shows there, featuring 30+ tracks of music, they thought I might be interested. (Download my live shows here) I am.  Though I don’t visit it much, I […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #104

Music from Burning Bridget Cleary, The Flying Toads, FiddleSticks, Mithril, Rambling Sailors, The Shanties, FinTan, Jillian LaDage, Sarah Dinan, Emerald Rose, The Sheridan Band, Jimi McRae And Sam Okoo, COAST, George Papavgeris.  www.celticmusicpodcast.com/104 Sponsor: ALEP 2: There and Back Again Another “Lord of the Rings” Themed Event is in the works! “ALEP 2: There and […]

Newsletter: New Celtic T-Shirts and Other News

May 25, 2011 Marc Gunn, The Celtfather Celtic Music, the Traditional and the Twisted Proud Supporter of Indie Celtic music! www.marcgunn.com Greetings, I know I just sent out a newsletter, but I had a few tidbits I needed to share with you. New “Kilted For His Pleasure” T-Shirts Several women who wear kilts asked about […]