“I sure hope it doesn’t look I’m being completely annoyed by all the bugs.” That’s what I was thinking for this week’s Coffee with The Celtfather. I have worked from home since 2005. One of the highlights of doing so is that I can get out of the house every now and then. The problem […]
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Marc’s Musings: The Selkie Life
One of the things I love about Ireland and Scotland is the proximity to water. I love the ocean. I love swimming, diving, the sound of the crashing waves, the feel of the water. I love seafood. I love boats, the beach, and exploring tide pools. But I also love the stories. Enter this week’s […]
Farewell Classic Song Henge
In 2006, I started Song Henge as a way to pay the bills of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. That service comes to an official end in December. This is a brief history of Song Henge. You could join Song Henge for $12-60 per year. Every month, I sent an email newsletter. In it […]
Coffee with The Celtfather Returns with Season 9
Tomorrow is the big day. Coffee with the Celtfather. Season 9. Okay that sounds a bit more dramatic than it is. I started the show in 2017. Instead of the TV definition of seasons, I’m sensibly calling a “season” either Spring or Fall. Nevertheless, this is the 9th season. I’m getting better at doing these […]
Two Albums to Wrap Up This First Week of August
I have a busy week ahead. I made a decision that Friday is my deadline for three recording projects. That doesn’t even include the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast that’s coming. First up is Selcouth. I’m already 9 months behind on releasing this album. So it’s time wrap it up. I have PLENTY of songs […]
Celtfather #283: Busking Showmanship
A new single with the Brobdingnagian Bards and a Bards EP. Last chance to get my Firefly CD on vinyl. A short, new Kickstarter coming? Coffee with The Celtfather returns for its 9th season. Do you really have to put on a show to draw a crowd? It’s all on my monthly update, Celtfather Music […]
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Should I Raise Funds for Season 9 of Coffee with The Celtfather?
This has been sitting on my mind for a month. I’m having trouble making a decision on my own. So I’ll ask you. Season 9 of Coffee with The Celtfather returns next Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Noon Eastern. I’m getting all excited. I have themes planned and everything. The show will stream on YouTube […]
By Amazing Grace, Bards Collaboration
A new single is released tomorrow. It’s called “By Amazing Grace“. This is a Brobdingnagian Bards collaboration with my friend and long-time bandmate, Andrew McKee, The Irish Bard. “By Amazing Grace” was written for the In the ‘Verse podcast I made with Mikey Mason. We watched episodes of Firefly. Then we each wrote a brand […]
Busking at Two Atlanta Farmer’s Markets
I have a busking gig today. I’m at Virginia Highlands Farmer’s Market today from 4-7 PM. I have my PA. I have my tip basket. I also have my new portable merch table setup. The new merch table has only a small handful of my CDs. I will have just five titles: The Bridge, What […]
Celtic Music Magazine: Hats off to Beer
Here are several ways to celebrate Celtic culture through music. The Flying Toads, Wicked Tinkers, Emma Langford, Doolin’, Ed Miller, Jim Nelson, The Black Velvet Band, Tim Hill, Seamus Kennedy, Flashpoint, Mazz O’Flaherty, The Borrowed Angels, Bang On The Ear, Duncan McLauchlan, Sprag Session, The Langer’s Ball, Two O’Clock Courage Listen to Hats off to […]
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