I've had Christmas songs stuck in my head all morning. I know it seems way to early to be thinking about Christmas, but running my own music business I tend to think ahead. That's why I'm in the planning stages for my Celtic Christmas Podcast (coming soon). I was even practicing my “Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song” with the thought of recording a full version to release as a single. Not sure I am quite ready to record again, but the thought is there. I guess it's the feeling that the year is winding down that mekes me think of Christmas and what is next…

I guess that will be my next CD, “The Bridge”. I made the album available for pre-sale last week, and it features one of my current favorite songs to sing, “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”. The song has racked up over a thousand highly-rated views on YouTube and is just a blast to sing.

The whole album, in fact, is fun and has a sort of beautiful, elegance to it. Rich Brotherton's ability to produce CDs is just amazing. And the songs… Ah! Some of my absolute favorites to sing and play.

Thinking way to far ahead with Christmas has its advantages. Because you can now pre-order “The Bridge” for your Christmas present to yourself or to a friend. Stay tuned. I'll have songs to listen to in the weeks ahead. So keep an ear open for those.

Slainte!
-Marc Gunn

Listen to the Song of the Week: “Isn't It Grand Boys?” from Happy Songs of Death

This Week:

Quote of the Week: “Never give up, never surrender!” – GalaxyQuest

CD of the Week: “Trip” by Bad Haggis. Celtic-based world music with jazz, rock, alternative, African, Latin and groove influences. Celtic Funk at it's all-time best. Dang good CD!

New Videos: Danny Boy… for Cat Lovers. A friend in Italy sent me this video cartoon using my parody of “Danny Boy”. This uber cute! I love it, so please rate it and share.

ATTN: Happy Songs of Death Podcast. I am still looking for people who want to be involved in the creation of this podcast. Just start writing.

See The Celtic Top 5 as listed by the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast as it happens. Your pick of the best Celtic music on the podcast.

Promotion of the Week: I setup a new American Celtic Music iMix on iTunes. It features a bunch of Celtic American groups like yours truly. Head on over there and review it.

A Few of my Random Links: Celtic Music CD Store, Free Irish Music Downloads, Pub Songs Podcast, Lord of the Rings Music, Red Dwarf T-Shirt

10 Celtic Music Reviews and Features: Review: “Home Brew” by 3 Pints Gone, Review: “The Perfect Pint” by Adam Alexander & Joe…, Review: “On Better Paths” by Beth Patterson, MP3: “Eamonn an Chnoic” by Dark Patrick, MP3: “Saucy Sailor” by Burning Bridget Cleary, MP3: “The Conundrum” by Brad Reid

Marc Gunn in the News:

“I'll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn” was played in my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was nominated in the People's Choice Podcast Awards. Voting begins November 13th.

Upcoming Gigs:

The schedule is slowly starting to fill up for next year. But this weekend I head back to my home faire, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. I have two shows daily, plus the wine tasting. Arrive early and come sing with me.

Nov 7-Dec 13, 2009, Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Hammond, 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. As always, don't forget to make a demand to see me perform and email booking@marcgunn.com if you'd like to host a house concert next year.

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