MARC’S MUSINGS — January 8, 2008 – Marc’s Music News – New Renaissance Festival Podcast Compilation – New MP3 – “Auld Lang Syne” – New Shows in 2008 Listed – Vote for me in the Austin Music Awards Published 1-4 times per month. To manage your subscription, go to the end of this newsletter. Visit […]
Bards Ireland Tour – Day 3, Saturday, June 7 th – Beara Peninsula
We are still accepting submissions on the Brobdingnagian Bards Tour of Ireland.Deposits are due January 23, 2008 Come Join Us! Day 3, Saturday, June 7 th Beara Peninsula This is a day dedicated to touring one of the most beautiful peninsulas of Ireland. Most people visiting Co. Kerry automatically tour the Ring Of Kerry, but […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #44: Best Celtic Music of 2007
You voted. I gathered your favorite songs in 2007 into one awesome shows, featuring Celtic music from Navan, Heather Dale, Wicked Tinkers, MacTalla Mor, Emerald Rose, Allison Barber, Ed Miller, Thornhill Road, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder, Brobdingnagian Bards, Jed Marum, Athas, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Ceann, Damh the Bard, The Ceili […]
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Austin Chronicle Music Poll 2007-2008
Every year, the Austin Chronicle holds a music poll. A couple years ago, the Brobdingnagian Bards won “Best Novelty Band”. Last year, we won “Best None of the Above” band. And while we may play a lot crazy undefinable music, ultimately, we play folk music, Celtic folk music to be more precise. So my goal […]
How I Overcame Many of my Breathing Problems
Long time readers of my blog know that I’ve had a LOT of sinus and other “breathing problems” over the years. However, I received an article today and continue to receive allergy advice that, while I appreciate, is no longer relevant. So I thought I’d share. Back in mid- to late-90s, I was diagnosed as […]
Cat Christmas Music #14
Celebrate Christmas with your cat. How to keep your cat safe at Christmas on Cat Drinking Songs. Cat Music & News Get your copy of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers and Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover’s Companion. Meows from Marc Video: Silent Night, Meowy Night Video: Talking Cat Giving a Cat as a Christmas Gift Tips for Cat-proofing […]
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Ren Fest MP3 – The Faire Is Over
I wrote this poem in 2003 after another blissful year as the late, great Excalibur Fantasy Faire came to a close. I released in my poetry book, Bella Fillioct, and my friend Lorella Loftus liked it so much, she asked that we do a recording. When the Renaissance Festival Podcast began, I thought it would […]
Ren Fest Compilation CD Arrives
The new Renaissance Festival Podcast Compilation CD is now here. This new faire compilation features 23 tracks of great Renaissance festival music and entertainment courtesy of the Renaissance Festival Podcast. You may not have a copy in time for Christmas, but it’s the best way to celebrate Renaissance festivals all-year long!
Irish Christmas Traditions
Ireland, like most countries, has a number of Christmas traditions that are all of its own. Many of these customs have their root in the time when the Gaelic culture and religion of the country were being supressed and it is perhaps because of that they have survived into modern times. THE CANDLE IN THE […]
An American singing Irish songs in a Scottish pub in Germany
The show last night at Pub Dudelsack went remarkably well, all things considered. My mom and I drove Rudesheim to play in this small “Scotish” pub. The bartenders were in kilts. None spoke English. So it made for some interesting communication as I tried to make my gig happen. Thirty minutes before the show, a […]
