I just got back from MileHiCon in Denver, Colorado where I was the Musical Guest of Honor. How cool is that! Everyone up there was so warm and welcoming despite the wee bit o'snow that fluttered down to my heart's delight. The shows went well and the other guests were a total delight. MileHiCon is the largest Science Fiction Literary Convention and well worth a visit. Pre-register now!

I'm heading to rehearsal in a moment. The Vampire Ball is just two days away. And I still have a bunch of prep to do. I can't wait for the show. This is gonna be one hell of an event!

Let's get on with the news…

Listen to the Song of the Week: “High Jeannie High” from Happy Songs of Death

This Week:

Quote of the Week: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

CD of the Week: “The Essential Weird Al Yankovic” by Weird Al Yankovic. The foremost song parodist of the MTV era, “Weird Al” Yankovic carried the torch of musical humor more proudly and more successfully than any performer since Allan Sherman. In the world of novelty records — a genre noted for its extensive back catalog of flashes-in-the-pan and one-hit wonders — Yankovic was king, scoring smash after smash over the course of an enduring career which found him topically mocking everything from new wave to gangsta rap.

Review It! Happy Songs of Death is now on iTunes! Get your copy today. If you have a copy, please post a review or place in your iMix to let others know you love the CD.

The Celtic Invasion of Scotland now has ten people signed up. That means we have space for just four more people before you get put on the waiting list. Get your deposit in soon!

New Videos: My performance at the Texas Renaissance Festival with Jamie Haeuser was captured on video as we performed “Irish Ballad”.

Promotion of the Week: Post your iMix 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.

A Few of my Random Links: The Dubliners' Tabby Cats,

10 Celtic Music Reviews and Features: MP3: “Eamonn an Chnoic” by Dark Patrick, MP3: “Saucy Sailor” by Burning Bridget Cleary, MP3: “The Conundrum” by Brad Reid, MP3: “Dance With Me” by Jenna Greene

Marc Gunn in the News:

The David Tanny Show has played my song “Tiziano Gunn”.

Belle of the Ball has played my song A Rabbit For Halloween.

Podcast Ping has played my song A Rabbit For Halloween

The Wandering Geek “Gen Con Clip Show” features an interview with me as well as fellow filker Tom Smith from Gen Con.

Author Nancy Kress gave a nice review of my music at MileHiCon. On a side note, she is a wonderfully sweet person. J Alan Erwine found my pre-Masquerade performance at MileHiCon highly entertaining. Also, he loved my impromptu concert on Sunday.

Upcoming Gigs:

Just a few more shows to finish out the year, but I have a bunch more popping already for next year, and we're starting to look for house concerts and venues. Email booking@marcgunn.com if you'd like to host a house concert next year. And as always, don't forget to make a demand to see me perform.

Oct 30, 2009, Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat Fan Club's “Blood and Gold” Ball, New Orleans, LA
Nov 7-8, 2009, Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Hammond, LA
January 10, 2010, Concert with Jed Marum, New Orleans, LA
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.

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