Holy moly – it's Jamie- frantically packing garb, etc…It's DRAGON*CON!

Marc's got shows and lots of plans to visit with fans all over the Con…Make sure that you stop by his table – complete information and showtimes here.

And Marc came up with a special surprise for you when visiting his table – let's just say it is a perfect antidote to Southern weather. And I'll be there a lot, and have printed out a few of the “How to Host a House Concert” guides. Also, we'll show you where Marc hopes to be touring in the coming year, and would love to hear suggestions from you about new places for him to play.

I'm especially hoping to touch base with any of you who attend or volunteer at other cons. So come find me.

OK – back to packing. Where DID I put that Mina Murray hat anyway?

Listen to the Song of the Week: “Clementine Blues” from Happy Songs of Death Now on Sale!

This Week:

Quote of the Week: “A drunkard is a dead man, and all dead men are drunk.” Yeats

CD of the Week: “The Crossroads Faire by Season's Melody. Crossroads Faire, Season's Melody's debut album, is a strikingly original approach to acoustic modern folk music yet evocative of the Celtic Isles, maintaining an air of nostalgic familiarity.

Review these iMixes: I posted a new iMix for people who love have cats and other furry pets. Please review it. Course you can also review the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. 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.

Want to play the autoharp? Check out my Autoharp Music Tips. Lots of great advice for getting started with the autoharp.

Cool service: Maow Care, Cat Sitting and Behavorial Therapy. Maow Care is the first pet company in Ireland specialised in cat care to provide all round services to make sure our feline friends have the best they can get.

Celtic Music Reviews and Features: Review: “Beer Belly” by Paddy's Boots, Review: “Out on The Ocean” by BardicRose, Review: “For My Grandfathers” by Terry Griffith, Review: “Thistle” by Scott Boswell, MP3: “Play For Them” by The Booze Brothers, MP3: “Up The Main Topsail” by Trinity River Whalers, MP3: “The Titanic” by The Langer's Ball, Review: “Welcome Here Again” by Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Review: “Lau Live” by Lau, Review: “The Talking Rake” by Ron Cody

Marc Gunn in the News:

I was mentioned in the Celtic Myth Podshow #22. It shows where Tolkein and other fantasy writers got their ideas. http://celticmythpodshow.com/

Shillelagh Safari with DJ Seamus played “When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling” and “Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits”.

Live With Mungo played “My Father Was a Werewolf”.

“Won't You Come With Me” was featured on You Sound Like a Robot in their promotion for DragonCon.

And did you see Part 2 of my Happy Songs of Death Interview is now posted?

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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