It’s here! It’s here! “The Bridge” has arrived! Every time I release a new CD I get excited. But something about this album is extra special. Maybe it’s the fact that I hand-painted the album cover myself… and love the look of it. Or maybe it has one of the most mature sounds I’ve ever […]
Christmas Elf Conscription Song (Lyrics)
“Celtic Christmas Elf” lyrics and music by Marc Gunn, December 16, 2008, also known as the “Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song” Performed by Marc Gunn From Celtic Christmas Greetings Ho ho! Merry Christmas with a rat-ta-ta-tum, The presents we make will bring joy to children. Santa’s smiling and stroking his beard with his thumb Come […]
La’ an Altaithe – Thanksgiving Day in Gaelic!
A generous and heartfelt Thanksgiving to all! I have so many things to give thanks for, I hardly know where to start.Wait. Yes, I do. For you. For fans who care about me and my music. For friends, near and far. For the people I love and who love me. And over this past year, […]
Marc Weeklies: Thoughts of a Happy Celtic Christmas… With A New CD
I’ve had Christmas songs stuck in my head all morning. I know it seems way to early to be thinking about Christmas, but running my own music business I tend to think ahead. That’s why I’m in the planning stages for my Celtic Christmas Podcast (coming soon). I was even practicing my “Celtic Christmas Elf […]
THE BRIDGE (Acoustic Celtic and Folk Music)
The Irish diaspora to America brought the happy gift of Irish music, informing and influencing folk, ragtime, blues and even jazz. In this unique collection of original and traditional music, Celtic American musician Marc Gunn leafs through music known, remembered and new to find common themes, melodies and memories. The Bridge is just that – […]
Marc Weeklies: Band Naming Contest and the Vampire Ball
Wow! The Vampire Ball was amazing fun. And it occurred to me that I didn’t tell you enough about it. For instance, did you know I created a band for the ball? Yup. Samantha Gillogly came down from Boston to play fiddle with the group. And one of my best friends, Jamie Haeuser, rocked the […]
Free Celtic CD from Marc Gunn
Marc Gunn is an acoustic folk musician based in New Orleans. His music is rooted in the American Celtic song tradition, and his preference of musical instruments-the autoharp-make him stand out as something unique in the Celtic musical community. He has been called “The Celtfather” for his steadfast support of indie Celtic music, free Celtic […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #73: Halloween and Samhain Irish Celtic Music Special
Halloween and Samhain special of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast featuring Irish Celtic music from Scott Boswell, Dom Duff, New Shilling, Rising Gael, Franco Bordoni, Damanta, Vicki Swan and Johnny Dyer, Crepuscule, Marc Gunn, Tullamore, Terry Griffith, Seelie Court, The Elders, Ancient Times, Sora, The Irish Experience, Paisley Close, Finns Fury. www.celticmusicpodcast.com/73 Brought to you […]
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Marc Weeklies: Review Happy Songs of Death on iTunes
I just got back from MileHiCon in Denver, Colorado where I was the Musical Guest of Honor. How cool is that! Everyone up there was so warm and welcoming despite the wee bit o’snow that fluttered down to my heart’s delight. The shows went well and the other guests were a total delight. MileHiCon is […]
Marc Weeklies: Bridging the Gap With Monet
I’d like to start by thanking everyone who sent me photos of bridges over the last few days. I felt stumped as to what sort of album cover I wanted for my next cd, entitled “The Bridge”. Your pics helped me decide. I had a loose image in my mind of a foot bridge over […]