Day 4, Sunday, June 8th The deadline is January 23rd, but let us know if you’re joining us as soon as you can. Sign up at www.thebards.net/ireland/ Brigit’s Garden, Co. Galway We will depart from Tralee quite early so that we arrive for a very special afternoon at Brigit’s Garden. Our journey will take us […]
Free MP3 – Hero of Canton
Firefly is was a brilliant TV Sci Fi Western by Joss Whedon. I turned into a Huge Browncoat right before the movie Serenity was released. “Hero of Canton” is from the episode Jaynestown and much like in the movie, this song was recorded live in an Irish pub in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland with twenty plus friends […]
Reviewers Wanted – Renaissance Festival Podcast Compilation
I am looking for TEN REVIEWERS to review the new Renaissance Festival Compilation CD. This compilation features music from Renaissance festival music groups from throughout the nation. Sorry. The Free CDs Are All Gone.Please Buy Your Renaissance Festival Podcast Compilation here. Want other Free CDs? Track Listing:1. Fugli, “Crazy Leo’s Indulgences”, www.povera.com2. Bedlam Bards, “Bedlam […]
New MP3 and Vote in Austin Music Poll
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 […]