I came across an article online called the Top Celtic Folk/Rock bands. To me the article was a wee bit blurred. It focuses on Celtic Rock bands, but then casually throws in The Dubliners and The Chieftains. Kinda weird, but it works him. So that’s fine to me. I mention it because, I finished my […]
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Celtic Christmas Music Pet Peeves
I finished recording my Celtic Christmas special of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. As I was looking over the music, I found some Christmas music submitted to me by a publicity. It was labeled “Celtic”. In general, I’m fairly open-minded about Celtic music. My personal preference? Celtic songs and Celtic tunes. I also love […]
Promo Tip #2: Review Me on Your Website
Once upon a time, this tip was only good for people who had a website of their own. Now with Social Networking, you probably have several websites where you can post a review of my music. Personal testimonies and reviews are invaluable at helping others understand why they should enjoy your music. When you tell […]
Promo Tip #1: Add a Link to Me in Your Email Signature
The email signature promotion is still overlooked by a LOT of people, but it is a simple and effective promo method for anyone with an idea to promote. Add link to your email signature and when you send a message to others, lo and behold, they will see your favorite musician’s link, and if the […]
New Music Promotion Tips with an eBook to Come
Several years ago, I was actively publishing The Bards Crier Music Marketing Newsletter. Every week or so, I sent out an article with guerrilla music promotion tips for bands. The ezine was highly praised by many of the best music marketers online, including Bob Baker who wrote the Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook. I must’ve done […]
Latest iTunes Music Promotion
iTunes likes their iMixes. They like them so much that top-rated iMixes typically push songs up the charts. It just so happens that when songs are at the top of the charts, this equals greater sales and more notice for the artists in the iMix. Because of this, I am putting together a new iMix […]
Celtic Italy
From the Celtic History Newsletter: While we normally think of the Celts in the British Isles, or northern Europe, an archeological site known as Monte Bibele in the province of Bologna, Italy revealed a picture of rural life in Celtic-ruled Italy. Unlike their northern relatives the “Italo-Celtic” people seem to have assimilated into a more […]
My ARK (Autoharp Repair Kit)
A number of years ago, I realized there were certain things that I needed when I was on the road to avoid any problems that would prevent me from playing my autoharp. This rescue apparatus I named the ARK, also called the Autoharp Repair Kit. The picture to the left is right is my ARK. […]
Christmas Gifts for Cat Lovers
With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about everyone on your gift list. And, if you’re like most people, you know at least one person who’s fanatical about felines. But what should you get that crazy cat lover? We’ve outlined a few of our favorite picks as follows: The Cat Behavior […]
Several Easy Ways to Get Musicians to Your Festival
I have a lot of people email me and say, “You should play at [fill in your festival or venue here]”. I love those emails. I just wish I had time or someone to follow up on each of those suggestions. Sadly, most go the way of the wind… but not all of them! The […]
