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What makes a Christmas movie? I ask this because I was chatting with a friend about one of the greatest Christmas movies ever–Die Hard. His argument is that Christmas is unnecessary to the plot. I don’t really agree with that statement. Christmas is woven into the fabric of the movie. The main reason Nakatomi Plaza […]
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shares the popular Celtic bands and artists of 2018. The final episode of the podcast for 2018 comes out in a couple weeks. That’s when I will share YOUR absolute favorite Celtic songs and tunes of the year. But for now, I’m gonna share mine. Sometimes I get excited. […]
I love it when fans promote my music. But it’s not for the mercenary reason you’re thinking. It all goes back to a post I made a last month: “I wonder why am so confident playing one set with Kilted Kings but not when I’m playing solo?” Someone nailed it in the comments. It’s easier […]
Whenever you post on social media, there is a chance you will encounter trolls. Hopefully, you ignore them and don’t become one. A troll is someone who belittles your opinions, insults you, and treats you with disrespect. Some trolls these days come from Russia. Most are your friends. It’s sad to think a friend would […]
I have a new social media marketing strategy…Less is more. I currently use two social media sites: Instagram and Facebook. I’m a terrible photographer. Instead of posting good pictures on Instagram, I InstaBlog…with a picture. If I’m in the mood, I share pics, videos, or Spotify songs in InstaStories. Facebook is my main social platform. […]
What is the point of a business card these days? . Once upon a time, a business card was essential for your business. It was the main way to reach someone after an interaction. . I don’t know about you, but I usually hold on to business cards far too long before I realized there […]
Staffin Slipway on the Isle of Skye in Scotland Imagine that you were the first person to see the Mona Lisa. Imagine if you could be notified about the biggest technological change of the 21st century. Would you do what ever you could to be the first person to find out about it? . . […]
Marketing is easy for me. Selling is not. I don’t like to sell. Yes, I have full faith in the quality of my music. I even “market” most of 23 albums with a theme. That makes them easier to sell. Like Firefly? Get these CDs and songbook. Drinking songs? Do you want Irish or Sci […]
Greetings fellow Browncoats! Back in May, I performed at FuMPFest. This is a funny music festival in Chicago. There, I met up with Mikey Mason. Have you heard of him? Maybe not, but you might’ve seen his music video “She Don’t Like Firefly“. It’s HI-larious! (side note: if you like Dungeons & Dragons, and you haven’t […]
Social media is so difficult for me. It’s just not natural. Maybe because socializing isn’t easy for me either. I’m much more comfortable behind a microphone or in a blog. Nevertheless, I’ve gotten better using my Facebook page. At the beginning of the week, I try to make list of news items I want to […]
