Greetings und salutations!

Ireland, England, and now back home. Yes, I had a great time on the 2nd Celtic Invasion Vacation. Dingle, Ireland is marvelous little town. We had a great time there, hikes around the peninsula, boating to Blaskett Island and seeing seals and dolphins. We enjoyed another perfect weather vacation with cool air and virtually no rain. We drank in the local pub. I played music and jammed with some locals… *sigh*

Now I'm back in the swing, getting a ton of work done at home. And I have a few shows coming up. It all starts this weekend. I'll be a roaming entertainer at the Texas Renaissance Festival. So look for me. But if you want a more specific place to look, I will play two street shows outside or near Mrs. McArthur's Pepper booth at 11:30am and 2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. That's booth #503 in Plantersville, Texas. I'll have a bunch of CDs, including Happy Songs of Death. So come on by and say hello.

A couple weeks after that, I fly to Denver where I'm the Musical Guest of Honor for MileHiCon. I don't remember the exact show times yet, but I seem to recall I have a big Friday show with Odd Austin, a local comedy musician. Then the week after that is the “Blood and Gold” Vampire Ball back here in New Orleans where again, I will highlight Happy Songs of Death.

Next month is the big month too. I'm back for a full fun of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. I have two shows daily, a Celtic Sing-A-Long and a Happy Songs of Death show, sharing the stage with the great Paolo Garbanzo and Robin and Maid Marion. And of course, I will be back for the wine tasting. So make sure you get your wine tasting tickets asap. I think a couple weekends have already sold out and Madame Ghislaine has a brilliant assortment of wines to taste. You won't find a better, more fun wine tasting than at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Not to mention, you can see me!!!! 🙂

Well, I hope you will stop by and say hi. I'll see you soon.

Slainte!
-Marc

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

This Week:

Nominate the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in the Podcast Awards.

Quote of the Week: “As you slide down the bannister of life, may all the splinters face the right way.” -Anonymous

CD of the Week: “The Borrowed Angels” by The Borrowed Angels. A CD I picked up in Dingle, Ireland at the Dingle Record Shop. Features songs written by Mazz O'Flaherty. You can hear one on the latest Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

New Videos: “Green Grow the Rashes”. Recorded live in Dingle, Ireland at O'Flaherty's Pub with Mazz and her brother. “My Father Was a Werewolf” recorded at DragonCon 2009.

Raven's Nest Fashioins. Lisa was by my side at DragonCon helping me sell CDs. And she designed some WAY cool shirts for Dr. Horrible and Dr. Who fans. Hmmm… I wonder if she likes doctors?

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.

The Celtic Myth Podshow tells you ancient tales and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. It weaves together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts.

Folk and Roots. The online guide to the Folk, Roots and Acoustic Scene around the UK, providing information on events, festivals, workshops, venues, reviews and artists.

A Few Random Links: Lord of the Rings music, Free Real Men Wear Kilts Stickers, Celtic Weddings.

Celtic Music Reviews and Features: “Long Island High” by The Killdares, “Sailor's Prayer” by Queen's Gambit, “Celtic Rainbow” by The Gothard Sisters, “Murscheen Durkin” by Deep Green Light, “Tippin The Jar” by The Sheridan Band, “Rain Over Rahoon” by The Skelligs, “Beer Belly” by Paddy's Boots, “Out on The Ocean” by BardicRose, “For My Grandfathers” by Terry Griffith, “Thistle” by Scott Boswell

Marc Gunn in the News:

“Waxies Dargle” from Happy Songs of Death was played in the latest Cleveland Celtic Podcast.

The One Ring dot Net announced the news about ALEP 2 in September 2011 and mentioned my tweets.

The EZ Folk forums were talking about my recording of “The Old Fenian Gun”.

Paging Through the Core Rulebook loves my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Soul Geek is talking about my upcoming performance at MileHiCon in Denver, Colorado.

The Brobdingnagian Bards were mentioned in TMC Net Blog.

My Pub Songs Podcast was published before I left for Ireland, but it looks like I need to reupload it.

A Harry Potter fan posted a video they made at DragonCon this year. A clip from that video was posted in a video highlighting DragonCon.

The Langer's Ball mentioned their song played in my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in their blog.

Wandering Geek played “When the Dairy Farmer Caught Fire.

Soul Geek mentioned my upcoming show at MileHiCon as did Odd Austin who I'll be sharing a stage with at the convention.

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was reviewed by The Podcast Review.

Poitin mentioned my podcast in an interview with 67 Music Celtic Broadcast.

NRFB Toy Review listed me as a “Pro” for going to DragonCon.

You Sound Like a Robot tagged me in their DragonCon review, as did Sheena Harden who was at The Signal Podcast where I played.

Have you seen my music video yet? Please head to YouTube and rate it! Tell a friend.

Upcoming Gigs:
Don't forget to make a demand to see me perform.

10.10-11 (PLANTERSVILLE, TX) Texas Renaissance Festival
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

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

— Do you have a quote, movie, album, tip or suggestion that you'd like to share in my Weeklies? If so, post a comment with your suggestion here.