The Celtfather and new daddy, Marc Gunn returns for a free show at Things Celtic, the heart of Celtic community in Austin. There is no cover charge. However, this event is a benefit for Kenzie Gunn, Marc’s 3 month old daughter. Kenzie was born with a heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot. She has already […]
No St Patrick’s Day Shindig This Year
Cedric and I talked about it, and I just don’t think the St. Patrick’s Day Shindig is gonna happen. There just wasn’t enough response especially for the size of venues that were available. So alas, this is a no go. That said, I LOVE this idea! So next year, start planning to be a part […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #99
Music from The Flying Toads, The Crossing, The Shanties, Billfiddle, David Roon, Arlene Faith, Patrick Clifford, Sara Hillis, The Eben Brooks Band, Kilmaine Saints, Mishaped Pearls, Mudmen, Ceann. www.celticmusicpodcast.com/99 Sponsor: Celtic Invasion Vacations Wouldn’t it be amazing to walk among the rolling green hills of Ireland? Picture the texture of standing stones, the sounds of […]
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Kenzie’s Heart Surgery Update
It’s been a long week. Over the past few days, Gwen and I patiently waited with baited breath for Kenzie to get better from her heart surgery last Monday. She has slowly improved each day. They started feeding her two days ago, which was a huge triumph. Then they found that she was accumulating a […]
Don’t Miss! St. Patrick’s Day Music News
Black 47 has a new album entitled Funky Ceili. It’s a collection of 18 both well-known and rare up-tempo tracks from the earliest days to the present. These 75 manic minutes will be just the ticket for parties or long journeys. It include Maria’s Wedding, Uncle Jim, Funky Ceili, Losin’ It, Five Points, Oh Maureen, […]
Pub Songs #80: Best Celtic Rock Bands of 2010
I’m back from a couple weeks of recording, a Celtic Invasion of New Orleans and then heart surgery for my daughter. Now I bring you the best Celtic rock from 2010. Notes: Song Henge Celtic Music Downloads. Join the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and get free Celtic MP3s. Donate to Support Kenzie. Thanks to […]
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Newsletter – Scottish Songs, Hobbits, Firefly and Recovering from Heart Surgery
February 8, 2011 Marc Gunn, The Celtfather Celtic Music, the Traditional and the Twisted Proud Supporter of Indie Celtic music! www.marcgunn.com “Marc, Bought and downloaded “Kilted for Her Pleasure” today. It is another work of art! I have wanted to get it since you released it, and damn it was worth it. ” A Drop […]
Marc’s Most Recent Music Biz News
I updated my list of Texas Renaissance Festivals on the Brobdingnagian Bards website. The list has been going strong for 7-8 years I think. The Texas faires newsletter will be out in a couple hours. The Best Celtic Music of 2010 episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast will posted as a press release […]
Will You Attend a St. Patrick’s Day Firefly Shindig in Austin?
Are you a fan of the TV show Firefly? The movie Serenity? Joss Whedon? I may have an exciting event for you. The Bedlam Bards and I are at it again. Last year, we started recording a live album called Firefly Drinking Songs. Most of the songs were good to go, but there were a […]
A Great Folk Venue for Alabama
I’m back from a hugely successful show in Birmingham. It was exciting to see the response to my music there. But then it is always great to see excitement for my music. So thanks to everyone who braved the cold. I hope you had a great time. As for me, I had an awesome time […]
