Bonjour, everybody – it's Jamie. Marc's busy making up with the kitties for being gone to GenCon so I get to write you again.
Speaking of GenCon – a blast. Marc had a couple of shows, played all over the place, ran into friends from the filk world like The Great Luke Ski and Tom Smith, sold lots of CD's, and fans LOVED “Happy Songs of Death.”
Next up – the CD Release Party for “Happy Songs” on Friday, August 28 at 7 PM at Bacchanal Wines and Spirits here in New Orleans. It's a great location, and proprietor Chris Drudge is coming up with a special signature drink (not involving arsenic, I am told). Best of all, it's a benefit for the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic, a great community resource that is keeping musicians healthy and leading the fight for non-smoking venues. So – all kinds of good reasons to come on out – Marc will perform, and I would love to see you there.
Already looking forward to Dragon*Con! Marc has a bunch of shows and events. And I will be there, so come find me to tell me where you would like Marc to perform next year as I am busily booking 2010. And don't forget my favorite two words: “House Concert.” In fact, I am thinking of holding a little House Concert Tutorial (well, OK it will be more like a party) in my room at the Marriott. Email me at booking@marcgunn.com if you would like to attend. I'll be at Marc's table some, but I am also happy to report that I'm on a panel on the new Alternate History (read “steampunk”) Track. It's about what great graphic novels and what an awful movie “League of Extrardinary Gentlemen” was. See – I DO have a life outside of being Marc's agent! Look for the Companion Instructor, Steampunk therapist or lady pirate.
And then there's the super-secret project for this upcoming weekend – but you'll have to wait until next year to find out about that! I know – I'm such a tease…
OK, Marcaholics – see you in New Orleans or Atlanta, I hope!
Love and peace-
Jamie
Listen to the Song of the Week: “I'll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn” from Happy Songs of Death Now on Sale!
This Week:
Quote of the Week: “A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” ~Francis Bacon
The Examiner did an awesome interview with me about Happy Songs of Death. Part two of the interview should be coming soon.
CD of the Week: Home, Home on the Road by Bryan Bowers. The first album by Autoharp God, Bryan Bowers, made uber famous among comedy music lovers by his performance of “The Scotsman” on Dr. Demento. However, that is just a small piece of the brilliance of this album. Two of my favorite are “Berkeley Woman” and “Prison Song”
A new episdoe of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is now posted. Don't forget to vote for your favorite song in the show.
Review these iMixes: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and All for Our Furry Friends. You can help promote my music by reviewing this iMix of music from the podcast. There's a TON of great music to choose from. And while you're there, buy a song or the set.
The Garden Sessions is a podcast that features some of the best traditional & contemporary folk music. Lots of great music!
Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion has second album cover. I had so many people mistake it for an album of cat songs, that I decided I should create a new cover. It's the same album, just a new cover. You can pick up your copy on m
Celtic Music Reviews and Features “Thistle” by Scott Boswell, “Play For Them” by The Booze Brothers
Marc Gunn in the News:
A Novel Friend posted a link to my new music video of “Won't You Come With Me?” from Happy Songs of Death.
Soul Geek announced my attendance as Guest of Honor at MileHiCon in Denver, Colorado.
Podculture played a promo from my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
Primofex posted a picture of me from the New Deal Cafe in Maryland.
Eternal Vigilance posted a flyer that features my appearance at the Tru Blood & Gold Vampire Ball in October here in New Orleans.
“The Cat Came Back… The Cat's Perspective” was played on the David Tanny Show. It's from my hit CD, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers.
UPCOMING GIGS. Don't forget to make a demand to see me perform. Want me to see where I plan to tour this summer?
8.28 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) CD Release Party at Baccannal Wine Bar
9.4-7 (ATLANTA, GA) DragonCon
9.16-23 (DINGLE, IRELAND) Celtic Invasion of Ireland
10.23-25 (DENVER, CO) MileHiCon
10.30 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat Fan Club's “Blood and Gold” Ball
11.7-12.13 (ROBERT, LA) Louisiana Renaissance Festival
1.16.10 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Concert with Jed Marum
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