I must admit. Four hour shows are getting easier. I’m not a fan of them, in general, but I can’t complain. Tonight’s show at the Kerry Irish Pub went great. Well, once I got there. That was the trick. February is Mardi Gras month. So every weekend there are parades galore and tons of people. […]
BACCHANAL WINE in New Orleans
Bacchanal is an awesome place to go and sip wine in the historic Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. It has a rustic, Old World charm to it. Inside you’ll find a room lined with bottles of wine and weekly wine tastings. Outside, a relaxing garden to sip and enjoy your wine. March 17th isn’t just […]
House Concert in Destin, Florida
House concerts are still my absolute favorite way to perform, and one of the best ways for fans to see me perform live. And what better place than in Destin, Florida at the Rowe’s house. They hosted the Brobdingnagian Bards for several years. Now they’ve invited me to come showcase myself solo. I hope you […]
Louisiana House Concert with Claire Roche
Start your St. Patrick’s Day weekend off to a great start with renowned Irish harpist and singer Claire Roche at a house concert with Celtic American musician Marc Gunn. Friday, March 13, 2009“Hotel Haeuser” @ 7pm47167 Highway 445Robert, LASuggested donation: $10RSVP to ghislainederouen@hotmail.com or call 225-266-3979Soft drinks, mixers and ice provided, BYOBBonfire to follow concert […]
“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” Live at Things Celtic
Fantasy author Rie Sheridan published this live recording of one of my new favorite songs. I found it when I was looking for some good nautical terms. The only thing I found was this cool jazz piece. This recording was made live at Things Celtic on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Go rate it on YouTube. […]
Pre-Order “Heart’s Ease” Now
My latest CD “Heart’s Ease”, my latest CD of instrumental autoharp music is now on sale as a pre-order. Take a breath…listen. Listen to an instrument that in the hands of Marc Gunn, becomes a pathway to fairy fields and drifting clouds, to magical realms and deepest dreams. The autoharp — conventionally known as the […]
Catherine L. Tully’s Top Ten Celtic CDs of 2008
Well, 2008 was a great year for Celtic music, and I’d like to take the opportunity now to share some of my favorites with you here. It was hard to choose just ten! Just so you know……..they are in no particular order… 1. “For Love And Laughter” by SolasPassionate music by skilled musicians who have […]
Heart’s Ease CD Cover
The CD cover for my latest album Heart’s Ease is done. I hope to send the album off to the printers before I leave for Arkansas and Texas. The photo is by Nancy e. Pearsall. The graphic design by James McDaniel II of Celtophilia. Look for the final CD in March. Originally published at Marc […]
Marc Weeklies: Touring Texas as a Celtic American Musician
Happy Groundhog Day! I have four shows scheduled this week in Little Rock, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin, then back home to start recording “Happy Songs of Death”. I even learned a happy new depressing Scottish song for the album. I think I probably have too many songs, but gives me plenty of room to […]
MarsCon Pre-Reg Ends Tomorrow!
Straight from the Great Luke Ski: MARSCON 2009http://www.marscon.com & http://www.marscondementia.comBloomington, MN – Holiday Inn Select (suburb of Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN)March 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2009 The comedy musicians we have performing this year in the Dementia Track at MarsCon 2009 include Music Guest Of Honor Wally Pleasant, nerdcore mega-star MC Lars, Positive Attitude, […]