In 2003 or so, I published an eBook called “Ten Tips on How to Bring the Fans Back Time and Time Again”. Today, I got my first criticism of it. Their complaint was that I sounded more like a politician than a musician. I’m used to criticism when it comes to my music marketing tips. […]
ReverbNation
I’m all packed and ready to go to Oklahoma Renaissance Festival. Going to pick up Andrew in a few minutes. Meanwhile, I’m passing time watching Buffy and doing some web updates. I added Going for Brogue to the CD special at Whiskers in the Jar ordering site. I also signed up for ReverbNation. A number […]
A Day of Podcasting and Weekly Update
Whoa! Time for a breather. *sigh* It was a busy day. I decided to take a break from recording What Color Is Your Dragon? to get other stuff done: Renaissance Festival Podcast #94 posted, an ezine was sent out, and I redesigned the podcast website. It looks a lot cleaner… maybe too clean. Let me […]
Going Brogue Could Save Your Life
MARC’S MUSINGS — May 1, 2008 – Marc’s Music News– Going for Brogue and more New CDs– Last Chance for an Ireland Tour– My Blog Could Save Your Life Published 1-4 times per month. To manage your subscription, go to the end of this newsletter. Visit My Store Now! Marc’s Musings Greetings amici, Texas, having […]
Simple Guide to Hosting a House Concert
How would you like to have live music from Marc Gunn in your home? You can with house concerts. House Concerts are intimate musical performances held in private homes, usually without a sound system to an audience of 15-40 people. It is a fantastic way for you to hear my music live and interact with […]
What Color Is Your Dragon? Update
Today was another day of mixing and recording for What Color Is Your Dragon?. Didn’t feel nearly as productive. I have about four songs that are right on the edge of being finished, but are on hold. One, “Don’t Go Drinking with Hobbits”. I think I have to re-record. It’s a very clean, sharp-sounding recording, […]
If I Were a Horse and Other Bits of Insanity
I spent much of the day mixing songs from What Color Is Your Dragon? It’s coming along well. In fact, I only have about three more songs to mix and fifteen songs done. But this CD is definitely taking a twisted turn. Looking at the track list, I’ll call this a comedy CD overall. But […]
Visualize Whirled Peas… I mean World Peace
Do you ever see something, or hear something that reminds you of something else, and then you have to go see, hear or do that something else? Yesterday, I started posting the sad news that we’re not doing a Brobdingnagian Bards Vacation Tour of Ireland next year. Today, I started writing about it some more […]
GOING FOR BROGUE: IRISH PUB SONGS AND SEA SHANTIES WITH AN ACCENT
Several years ago, I started the Irish Songs & Lyrics website to help musicians like learn new songs by ear. The site features Irish song lyrics, chords, and streaming audio files so you can listen to the songs you want to learn. Unfortunately, the website stopped growing because we stopped recording. I decided to expand […]
Last Brobdingnagian Bards Tour of Ireland Ever!
I paid final bill for the Brobdingnagian Bards Tour of Ireland to Celtic Ways. Eight days in one of the most-beautiful countries on the planet. Due to the weak American dollar and lower than expected attendance, we are losing money, but it’s IRELAND. So I can’t complain too much. Tickets are all booked up. We […]