I'm just back from a great weekend in New York at I-Con. I confess I was a little blown away that people knew me. I've played that convention with Brobdingnagian Bards for, what, seven years now, but I never really realized that people knew ME individually. It was a bit of an eye-opening experience to see people come out for my headlining of the Cabaret and all the wonderful responses before, after, and during shows. So thanks to everyone who made this weekend great!

You won't believe it. I'm heading out on tour this summer. I have more details coming in a follow up blog.

Listen to the Song of the Week: “Fairy Tale Waltz” from Heart's Ease

This Week:

— Quote of the Week: “Justice is what love looks like in public” – Justin Dillon, Call + Response.

— CD of the Week: The FuMP, Vol. 13 by Artists of The FuMP. Features my song “A Drop of Vulcan Blood” and many great songs by some of the best comedy musicians out there.

— Celtic Invasion Vacations. Anyone willing AND able to join me in Ireland in this September? I'm thinking of going and would LOVE to have you join me. But a tentative head count.

— Celtic Music Reviews and Features: “The Twa Corbys” by Scott Boswell, “Pigeon on the Gate” by Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School Grade 7 Irish Orchestra, “Park the Car” by Doug Folkins, “The Butterfly/Miss McLeod's/Pigeon on the Gate” b…, “Toss the Feathers/Cooly's Reel” by Leprechaun Water, “The Dolphin Song” by The Blarnacles, 17 Free St. Patrick's Day MP3s for 2009.

— The Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast compilation CD is now on iTunes.

— My Lasik folks in Austin have a new blog. Have I told you how much I have loved having my eyes fixed?

— I received a fantastic introduction at the I-Con Cabaret this weekend by John Sheehan of the No Parking Web Comic with funny references to the Bleeding Nose Bards event from last year.

— Marc Gunn in the News:

“A Lil' Bit of Love” hit #2 on the Blues Charts of SoundClick with no promotion at all!

“St Patrick Never Drank” has a new video from this year's St. Patrick's Day in Dublin. It's now on YouTube.

“Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits” was featured on It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast.

“The Leprechaun” was featured in Guy in a Tie.

My cat version of “Danny Boy” was played on Much to Do About Nothing. Much To Do About Nothing is an eclectic podcast where you will find a mix of podsafe music and odd news views and essays and what ever comes out of my slightly strange brain . All from my vantage point here in beautiful and wild west end of our Nations Capital Ottawa Canada

— UPCOMING GIGS. Don't forget to make a demand to see me perform. I have a booking agent organizing three tours this summer heading up to the mid-West and Northeast. We need your venue suggestions. Email to booking at marcgunn.com. I'll have more details coming in a blog very soon.

4.12 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) The Kerry Irish Pub with Craig of Farrington
4.17-19 (DENVER, CO) StarFest
4.23 (COVINGTON, LA) Etoile
5.13-22 (TUSCANY, ITALY) Celtic Invasion of Italy
6.5-6 (ARLINGTON, TX) Texas Scottish Festival
6.27 (ELMHURST, IL) Benefit Concert for Feral Fixers
11.7-12.13 (ROBERT, LA) Louisiana Renaissance Festival

ATTENTION! I am looking at touring this summer. I need you to send me 3-5 non-smoking venues in your area. Not pubs.

— Check me out on Sunset Connoisseurs Society, Myspace, SoundClick, Demand a Show on Eventful, Wikipedia, Twitter, Facebook, Livejournal, Sonicbids, and DeviantArt. And if you'd like a CD…

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