A generous and heartfelt Thanksgiving to all!

I have so many things to give thanks for, I hardly know where to start.
Wait. Yes, I do.

For you. For fans who care about me and my music. For friends, near and far. For the people I love and who love me.

And over this past year, for the gift of music. It's been an amazing year, overflowing with creativity and fulfillment. I have been graced with the capacity to write and produce more music than ever before. Few times when I didn't feel inspired. And for a working musician, that's a gift beyond measure.

Thank you all.

Some news-

• Both “Best of The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast” and “Happy Songs of Death” are now playing on Highlander Radio! You can view the details on its new music page. Go request songs from the CDs.

• Expecting a great 3-day weekend at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival – come out and see my shows at 12:15 and 2:30 on the Queen's Stage.

Slainte!

Listen to the Song of the Week: “Rosin the Bow” from Happy Songs of Death

This Week:

Quote of the Week: “Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it's the moments that take your breath away.” Hitch.

CD of the Week: “The Perfect Pint” by Adam Alexander and Joe Travers. The first release by this talented duo, this CD is wowing the critics. From touching ballads to rousing drinking songs, this collection of traditional and original songs is a Celtic music lover's dream.

ATTN: Happy Songs of Death Podcast. I am still looking for people who want to be involved in the creation of this podcast. Just start writing.

See The Celtic Top 5 as listed by the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast as it happens. Your pick of the best Celtic music on the podcast.

Promotion of the Week: I setup a new American Celtic Music iMix on iTunes. It features a bunch of Celtic American groups like yours truly. Head on over there and review it.

A Few of my Random Links: Celtic Christmas Music, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers, Celtic CDs.

10 Celtic Music Reviews and Features: – Review: “Idylls Of The King Of The Road” by Gerard Smith, Review: “Bill Grogan's Goat” by Bill Grogan's Goat, Review: “Traveling Man” by The McKrells, Review: “Green Energy” by The Irish Experience, Review: “Spirituality: 1983-2008” by Spirit of the West, Review: “Secrets Of The Day” by The Killdares, Review: “Home Brew” by 3 Pints Gone, Review: “The Perfect Pint” by Adam Alexander and Joe Travers, Review: “On Better Paths” by Beth Patterson, MP3: “Eamonn an Chnoic” by Dark Patrick

Marc Gunn in the News:

“Happy Songs of Death” was reviewed by Fan Realm.

P.G. Holyfield used “Stardust Serenade” in episode 2 of Tales of the Children.

The Celtic Music Fan was awed at Marc's many resources online.

Wizrocklopedia mentioned “My Father Was a Werewolf” in their listing of not-quite, but definitely Wizard Rock songs.

Northern Druid Podcast opened the show with “When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling”.

The David Tanny Show played “She Said Her Name Was Saffron” and “St. Patrick Never Drank”.

Upcoming Gigs:

The schedule is slowly starting to fill up for next year. But this weekend I head back to my home faire, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. I have two shows daily, plus the wine tasting. Arrive early and come sing with me.

Nov 7-Dec 13, 2009, Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Hammond, LA – 3 weekends left
Feb 27-28, 2010, Sherwood Forest Faire, McDade, TX
Mar 12-14, 2010, MidSouth Con, Memphis, TN
Mar 19, 2010, House Concert with Claire Roche, Robert, LA
Mar 26-28, 2010, I-Con 29, Stonybrook, NY
April 23, 2010, Nebraska Outback Concerts, Sutherland, NE

See details at Marc Gunn Shows. As always, don't forget to make a demand to see me perform and email booking@marcgunn.com if you'd like to host a house concert next year.

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