If you like Marc Gunn, you might like Christy Moore, The Clancy Brothers, Christie Hennessey, Lisa Kelly, Davie Arthur, Celtic Woman, Brobdingnagian Bards, Carl Peterson, Loreena McKennitt, Ceann, The Rogues, The Wolfe Tones, Wicked Tinkers, Emerald Rose, Bedlam Bards, Heather Alexander, Jolly Rogues, Joni Minstrel.

Holy moly! Just nine more days until the first Celtic Invasion Vacation. Italy is soooo close I'm aching for it. Can't wait to eat… anything there. It's funny even the rest stops on the autostrada have better Italian food than most places in the States.

Before I leave, I have two gigs at the end of the week (see below). I also have a deadline to finish the last two songs for Happy Songs of Death. If I don't, I might not be able to finish the album until July! Ugh. Hope beyond hope I can finish it this Saturday. It's my last chance. At least, my computer seems to be running properly now. Keep an eye open for a pre-sales of Happy Songs of Death later this week.

Listen to the Song of the Week: “The Bridge” from Live at the Cactus Cafe: Cat Songs and Celtic Music

This Week:

— Quote of the Week: “Life does not cease to be funny when people die anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.” – G. B. Shaw

— CD of the Week: Reflections by Sullen. Spoken word, poetry, hip hop, a capella, Slam.

— My latest CD Live at the Cactus Cafe was made an Editor's Pick at CD Baby. Now that's way cool in itself, but to top it off, the album was featured on Sunday, April 19 on the CD Baby homepage. Way brilliant! Read the press release.

— ALEP Inspirational Posters. I don't know if this is open to all to see, but this is a fun look at A Long Expected Party that took place last Fall. Bilbo's birthday has grown to an even bigger legend than ever.

— Bodhran Masters Class. Wanna learn to play the bodhran. Cool online video from an American living in Scotland.

— Ingrid Houwers has a new website ImbasCreations.com. She is also working on one of the covers I'm designing for “Happy Songs of Death”.

— Let's hear it for Cat Ladies. In this case, Susan Doyle who blew everyone away on “Britain's Got Talent” with her performance of “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Mis. Exquisite performance. And yes, she's a cat lady!

— Two Lumps. An ongoing comic about the adventures of two deranged housecats.

— Celtic Invasion Vacations. I leave in 10 days! The next one is schedule for May 2010. Scotland. Details coming in June.

— Capt Billy's Guide to Pirate Parenting. A parody of parenting books. What a fun idea.

— Celtic Radio. This is the place to go to listen to Celtic music 24/7. Lots of great music. Plus, they play my podcasts as well. Head on over and request my music.

— My newest of new CDs “Live at the Cactus Cafe” is now up on itunes.

— Review these iMixes: Irish Music Hits, Irish Music Gems, and Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I've started messing with iMixes on iTunes as a promotional tool. I could really use your help. Go post review. And if you like some of the music, pick up a copy. It's filled with some of the songs and tunes from my extensive catalog of Celtic music.

— Wanna see me live? Alorarose posted a bunch of live videos of my shows at I-Con. Check out the Cabaret in particular. Do you have any videos? Post 'em!

— Celtic Music Reviews and Features: “Botany Bay” by Adam Alexander and Joe Travers, “Risin' Of The Moon” by Terry Griffith, “The Dublin Reel” by Beer Belly, “Open Road” by Circled By Hounds, “The Prodigal One” by Victoria Trestrail, “All Day Long” by Bote, “Jesse James” by Madd Paddy, “Birks of Invermay” by Jesse Ferguson

— Cool video: I-Con Review with a special mention of yours truly!!!

— Pictures from Starfest. Posted on Facebook. So not sure if anyone can view them though.

— Leprechaun Watch. A website with video cameras posted to spot leprechauns in Ireland.

— I posted two old parodies I wrote from college last week: Twist and Dunk (parody Twist and Shout) and I'm the Phone Caller (parody: The Wanderer).

— MemorTrees. They are creating an art installation for Burning Man called memortrees that will inspire self-reflection towards creating self-empowerment. The theme this year is “Evolution” and memortrees is an invitation for people to actively participate in theirs. Become a patron with limited-edition prints.

— Sound Advice from Ariel Hyatt. A lot of great music promotion tips via interviews.

— Marc Gunn in the News:

The Celtic Myth Podshow is playing a bunch of my music. Even setup this contributors page for me.

“St Patrick Never Drank” was played on Comedy 365.

Blog Oklahoma Podcast played my song “The Mining Ship the Red Dwarf”.

You Can't Make It Up Podcast played “The Cat Came Back… The Cat's Perspective”.

Podculture played a promo for my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

“Johnny Jump Up” was played in the Podcast Fun Show.

The Glocal Family played “Jasper Tabby Kitty Cat-y”.

Yarnspinners Tales played “Kitty's Rambles” and “Wild Mountain Thyme”

— UPCOMING GIGS. Don't forget to make a demand to see me perform. Want me to see where I plan to tour this summer?

5.7 (COVINGTON, LA) St. John's Coffeehouse
7.8 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
5.13-22 (TUSCANY, ITALY) Celtic Invasion of Italy
6.5-6 (ARLINGTON, TX) Texas Scottish Festival
5.12 (COVINGTON, LA) St. John's Coffeehouse
6.21 (AUSTIN, TX) Fiddler's Hearth
6.26 (CEDAR RAPIDS, IA) House Concert – Laura Cummings
6.27 (ELMHURST, IL) Benefit Concert for Feral Fixers
11.7-12.13 (ROBERT, LA) Louisiana Renaissance Festival
1.16.10 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Concert with Jed Marum

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