St Patrick’s Day, Writing Drinking Songs : Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #267

St Patrick’s Day, Writing Drinking Songs : Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #267

St Patrick’s Day isn’t just about drinking. But I will tell you the story of how I learned to write drinking songs so you can write your own… just sing along a little more easily.  I share 17 amazing Celtic Bands you should check out for St Patrick’s Day. Learn a green idea for investing […]

Irish Diaspora, Men of New Basin Canal | Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #266

Irish Diaspora, Men of New Basin Canal | Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #266

The departure of the Irish from Ireland in the 1800s had some tragic consequences. Jamie Haeuser’s songs “Men of New Basin Canal” and “Bridget’s Prayer” dig into that. So we’re gonna dig into the songs and the album How America Saved Irish Music. Great news about my next album, Come Adventure With Me. Bandcamp now […]

Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #265: When She Held Me In Her Arms, Running Tips

Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #265: When She Held Me In Her Arms, Running Tips

Happy Valentine’s Day! I have a love song story to share with you from my newest CD, Selcouth. Find how my next album, Come Adventure With Me, is progressing. I added another February gig to my calendar. I share things no one ever told me about running. And is Arbor Day in February? https://traffic.libsyn.com/pubsong/PubSongsPodcast-265.mp3Podcast: Play […]

Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories #263: Green Grow the Rashes

Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories #263: Green Grow the Rashes

Was Robert Burns a Vulcan? Learn more about one of the most-famous songs by the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Get ready for the pub that’s not really a pub. Catch a bus at a Buzz Stop. It might help beautify your neighborhood and fight climate change. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pubsong/PubSongsPodcast-263.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Demon & Reaver Lullaby, GaFilk, Top 10 Celtic Bands of 2022 | Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories #262

Demon & Reaver Lullaby, GaFilk, Top 10 Celtic Bands of 2022 | Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories #262

There are demons beneath your bed that are gonna eat you up this year. I am unofficially performing at GaFilk this weekend in Atlanta. And I count down the Best Celtic Bands of 2022. This is Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories #262. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pubsong/PubSongsPodcast-262.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Pub Songs & Stories  #261: CONjuration, Wizard Rock, Doctor of Gallifrey

Pub Songs & Stories #261: CONjuration, Wizard Rock, Doctor of Gallifrey

Little Lego Loki, Wizard Rock and more stories from The Blibbering Humdingers and Hawthorn and Holly. This is Pub Songs & Stories show #261. 0:13 – “A Man’s A Man For A’ That” from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 2:56 – WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the […]

Pub Songs & Stories #260: Mingulay Cat Song, Lost Druid Beer Favorites, Closing Store for Buying Nothing Day

Pub Songs & Stories #260: Mingulay Cat Song, Lost Druid Beer Favorites, Closing Store for Buying Nothing Day

Why do cats knock stuff off tables? I think I figured out the answer. I share it with my story and song about the Mingulay Cat Song. Learn why I’m closing my online store and what are the favorite beers of Rob and Stacia at The Lost Druid Brewery. Marc Gunn “There Are No Pubs […]

Pub Songs & Stories #259: I’ll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn

Pub Songs & Stories #259: I’ll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn

A Celtic Halloween ghost story. Can Death stop Johnny from grabbing a drink after a hard day at work? It’s Pub Songs & Stories #259. WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES 0:10 – “Black Velvet Band lyrics” by Marc Gunn from The Bridge I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the […]

Pub Songs & Stories #258: Grace O’Malley & Celtic Invasion Vacation Expectations

Pub Songs & Stories #258: Grace O’Malley & Celtic Invasion Vacation Expectations

Where are we going on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation? Listen and also enjoy some music related to the invasion. Plus, you’ll learn what you can expect to experience when you join an invasion. It’s Pub Songs & Stories #258 WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner […]