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Today, you’ll learn about 17 things to see and do in Wexford, Ireland. Just in time for my Celtic Invasion of Wexford that happens in June. I share one of the best ways to make effective climate change happen along with an easy personal change. And you’ll hear music from Kinnfolk, Tarren, and Erin Ruth. […]
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Today, I’m talking about… 9 Celtic Folk bands you want to watch in 2025. We also talk about simple actions we can take to combat climate change and improve our local community. This is Folk Songs & Stories #293 0:17 – WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and […]
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There’s a live concert from Dragon Con 2024. This is Pub Songs & Stories #292 0:09 – Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason “Hero of Christmas” from Browncoat Christmas 2:26 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and Folk musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. […]
Can album pins save the music business? I’ll tell you what they’re all about, why all musicians should be selling them, and how to get started with them. This is Pub Songs & Stories #291 0:13 – Marc Gunn “Blink” from Come Adventure With Me Listen to #277 Blink to learn more about the song […]
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So you want to go to the Isle of Man? Can you spend a full week there and find enough to do? I’ll share with you 17 things you will enjoy on the Isle of Man. Plus, you’ll get some music from Ruth Keggin & Rachel Hair. This is Pub Songs & Stories #290 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/pubsong/PubSongsPodcast-290.mp3Podcast: […]
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Is there an Irish birthday song? There is now. It’s by Marc Gunn with the song “Happy Birthday From Ireland”. Cedric of the Bedlam Bards hypnotizes with wit and charm. Then he shares how laughter is the best medicine, especially with something called Laughter Yoga. This is Pub Songs & Stories #289 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/pubsong/PubSongsPodcast-289.mp3Podcast: Play in […]
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True love lost at sea. I share the story behind “Buttercup’s Lament” inspired by Princess Bride. You’ll learn why you should watch out for wild boar in Italy, see what happens when a juggler’s props don’t arrive, and learn about the most-beautiful place in Europe. Hear a story about biking across Italy. I interviewed jugglers […]
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Have you ever read Lord of the Rings and noticed that each time the hobbits meet a new race along the road, it’s the OLDEST RACE EVER?! I wrote a song about that bragging. There are a lot of famous male composers in history. Apryl Knight will introduce you to some of the incredible female […]
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The modern image of the leprechaun is very different from the leprechaun of Irish legends. But times change and not everyone adapts as easily. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate both the new and the old as we explore the origins of my song “The Leprechaun.” Ever dream of building your own castle and starting […]
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Vince Conaway shares his top 3 places to see in Italy along with some travel tips, and stories of busking in Italy. Music from Vince Conaway, Brobdingnagian Bards, and Ironwood. And if you’re going to apologize, make it a good one. That’s what I did when I wrote the song “The Bridge” as an apology. […]