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Loreena McKennitt shares the story about how Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Lady of Shalott” became a song on her 1991 album The Visit. Classic poetry and books are often used as inspiration for modern songs. Marc Gunn shares why he wrote a song inspired by Anne of Green Gables. It’s all on Pub Songs & […]
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by Marc Gunn, 2005 Too many years I’ve sat in my dungeon alone. The walls closing around me to swallow me whole. There’s no sunray shining in through these deep walls. The air gets thinner as time creeps along. Yet it’s funny how many other prisoners survive. Chained to their chairs living their life. Are […]
After several months of putting out Pub Songs & Stories on a weekly basis as a test to see if I can do that with this podcast, I decided that I can. I also decided I shouldn’t. I keep thinking about quality of life. What do I want my life with music to be? Years […]
Genuine, kind Christmas music from Matt & Shannon Heaton today as we spread Christmas Cheer with the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. In each episode, I introduce you to a Celtic band or musician […]
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Gather up your presents. Hop in the car. Let’s go for a drive to visit family and friends with this delightful playlist of Celtic Christmas music for the road. Spread Christmas Cheer and Get a podcast version of the show Nollaig Shona Daoibh! Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Playlist. I love Christmas music. I also […]
2021 is coming to a close. This is the last regular episode of the year. We have a Patreon Request show, followed by a Christmas episode. Then we will round out the year with the Celtic Top 20. Get your votes in! 1. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #535: PRAYER FOR THE FALLEN Matt & […]
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Bow your heads and raise a glass to those who’ve fallen on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Matt & Shannon Heaton, House of Hamill, Gaelynn Lea, Jon Pilatzke, Eireann’s Call, Gerry O’Connor, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Christine Collister & Kevin Burke, Jesse Ferguson, Jen Midkiff, Achill Crossing, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Thom […]
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Greetings Gunn Runner Is Black Friday an ethical holiday? Overcoming fear is the theme of a new song inspired by the hobbit. Top 10 songs on Spotify. It’s all on my monthly update, Celtfather Unkilted, show #287. The podcast is brought to you by my amazing Patrons in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. I […]
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“Yuletide” lyrics Nancy Flynn, music Marc Gunn, Jan. 15, 2012 Performed by Marc Gunn from Single Send out all the invitations, To your neighbors and each friend. Remember all of your relations. At Yuletide, hearts and fences mend. String some berries, deck the mantle. Hang the holly on the door. Trim the tree and light […]
It’s official. Thanksgiving is over. I’m allowed to openly declare my love for Christmas music. Now I’m digging through photos and listening to music. All while making playlists and podcasts. It’s truly the most-wonderful time of the year. Especially for cats… That’s Pompeii from last year. He was feeling the Christmas spirit in the wrapping […]
