I have long thought about starting a Celtic festival. Andrew McKee and I talked about it quite a few times when we started the Brobdingnagian Bards. It’s a great way to get a gig and help your fellow musicians. If you do it right. That was one of the sticking points–doing it right. It’s a lot […]
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Going Back to Sci Fi Conventions as a Musician
My first post-pandemic sci fi convention happened this week. It was at Magic City Con in Birmingham, Alabama. I was a bit worried. Both because of safety concerns but also because of sales concerns. I will share what I learned last weekend. I SAID IT MANY TIMES… The music industry is changing. More and more […]
Venmo Me A Drink…in Scotland
Travel is life. I love to travel, see new places, and meet new people. It’s a huge part of what defines me. It’s why I started Celtic Invasion Vacations. Every year, I take a small group of people on the relaxing trip of a lifetime. That’s how I describe it in my podcast. I started […]
Patreon Was Never More Important Than Now
Three recent shows helped me understand how important Patreon is for musicians. They helped me realize that I need to grow the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. For most of my career, I relied on CD sales. I could go to any convention, even unpaid, and walk away with a few hundred dollars. It was […]
Past Venues
I’ve performed at quite a venues during my musical career. Here is a list of the majority. FARMER’S MARKETS Pepper Place Farmer’s Market Homewood Farmer’s Market The Summit Farmer’s Market Grant Park Farmer’s Market Freedom’s Farmer Market Virginia Highlands Farmers Market BREWERIES The Lost Druid Brewery Tucker Brewing Company Blue Stallion Brewery Ironshield Brewery Three […]
How to Manage Booking Gigs Using GTD
I started working in the music business about 30 years ago. I’ve done a lot of things in the business. I’ve been a musician, a band manager, music marketer, and a promoter. Probably my least favorite part of the business is booking agent. Booking never came easy to me. It’s all about organization, contacting people, […]
Livestreaming with Bandcamp for Musicians
I never thought it would happen. Musicians can now livestream shows on Bandcamp. This is a game changer. I started live-streaming shows on Concert Window maybe 8 years ago. It was not a great experience. Tips were tough. Video quality varied. Plus my gear sucked and I didn’t know as much about how to live […]
Celtic Stories (formerly Pub Stories)
Welcome to Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. You can now hear the stories and inspiration behind the contemporary Celtic music and songs. It’s called Celtic Stories. What Are Celtic Stories? Celtic Stories are the behind-the-scenes moments from musicians. It’s the stories behind the songs. It’s the stories from the road. It’s the stories from live […]
Celtfather: A Little Lady Luck for St. Pat’s!
When it comes to Celtic music there’s so much to choose from that it can be overwhelming to know where to start if you’re looking for something suitable for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Naturally much of this will depend on your individual taste. Some people prefer a raucous band of musicians on pipes, others […]
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Celtic Music Connoisseur’s Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Listening
Some people grab a bottle of $3.99 wine and are perfectly happy pouring themselves a glass or three–and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. However, others would rather pass on that glass in favor of sipping on something that tickles their more well-developed palate. Fine wines are often a bit of an acquired taste, and […]
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