June 22, 2011
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
Celtic Music, the Traditional and the Twisted
Proud Supporter of Indie Celtic music!
www.marcgunn.com
“Funny, Sexy Songs. Oh my… Is it warm in here – or is it just me? Gunn will heat up your blood with this devilishly funny collection – sure to elicit the many naughty giggles and blushes promised by the title. A sure bet for fans of sexy Scotsmen (like Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series), beer, filk and cats.”
-Melissa McCauley for Kilted For Her Pleasure
Greetings,
It was a busy month unpacking the new home while taking care of a teething baby. We are all moved in now, and we love it here.
Kenzie is learning new stuff almost daily now. In fact, just a moment ago, she was lying down and then sat up on her own for the first time. Then she was playing with a toy and lifted herself to an almost standing position.
I can't believe how quickly she's growing. Being a parent and experiencing all this is a wonderful thing.
Meantime, I have a lot of music news. You can read most of it in my blog, but make sure you subscribe to the feed too.
Firefly Drinking Songs MP3s Now on Sale, CD Coming Soon
One of the big bummers of the past month is the release of Firefly Drinking Songs. We hoped to have the album out in early June. Production problems prevented that. Then we changed the date to June 21st. Unfortunately, the CDs have still have not arrived. However, MP3 album was released all around the ‘net yesterday.
Plus, I finally heard that the CDs will arrive from the printers next Tuesday. So the new date of Interversal Mudder's Day is July 8th, which incidentally is also the date I quit my day job back in 2005.
That seems kinda appropriate for a Mudder's Day, huh?
So buy the MP3 album right now so that you can help send it up the charts, or I'll try to send a reminder on July 8th to buy the CD.
Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits Sponsorship Continues
I'm so psyched about Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits. Last month, I asked, “Who wants to record on the album?” I got a bunch of responses from some incredible musicians!
Many of the tracks are now laid. I just have two or three people I'm waiting on. Then I can start doing proper mixes of the album.
In the meantime, you can listen to rough tracks every week on the Pub Songs Podcast. I'm hearing some great comments about the songs too.
In addition to playing songs in the podcast, I also had some folks at Fiverr make a few promotional videos. You can watch them on YouTube. They're ton of fun.
If you'd like to do a music video with one of the songs from the album, email me. I'll send you a rough cut.
In the meantime, pre-order the album here. I added a few new cool bonus gifts. Help me fund this album today.
Lots of News You May Have Missed:
- The Ultimate Celtic Songs for Sci Fi Geeks
- Interview on ALEP 2 for Middle-earth Network Radio
- Celt Family Profile: Kristie Davis
- Firefly Drinking Songs Interview on The Signal Podcast
- “We Are The FuMP” Commemorates 500
- How I Fell in Love with Hobbits
- Announcing the Celtic Invasion of France in 2012
- You Know You’re a Musician When….
- Digital Albums Now Available at The FuMP
- Rowan of the Wood
- Live Music Archive Hits 100,000 Shows
- New “Kilted For His Pleasure” T-Shirts
- People You Should Know: Rie Sheridan Rose, The Bardabee Poet
- Autoharping for Kenzie
I Need Your Help With Celtic Playlists?
I finally posted my newest Celtic Playlist on iTunes. It's a big one with a lot of my compilations and an added bonus too. I'd appreciate it you would head over there “Like” and “Rate” the playlist.
Start by Following Me on Ping.
10 Free Celtic Stickers for a Limited Time!
I’m sure you already know all about my Free stickers-Kilted For Her Pleasure. For the past couple years, I’ve given away a couple thousand stickers for free. All I ask is that you send in a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and I will send you one for free.
Until July 1, 2011, you can get TEN (10) of these stickers for absolute free. You don’t even need to send in an envelope. They are FREE!!!!
Just email me slainte@marcgunn.com. Put “10 Celtic Stickers” in the subject line and include your mailing address in the body of the message.
Free MP3 for June: “Bring Me Home, Boys”
This song was inspired by the episode “The Message” from the TV show Firefly. It's about a soldier in battle at Serenity Valley. He's doing his best to fight and win, but like most of the soldiers at that battle, the man dies. However, before he passes, he tells his friend to bring his body home to his parents.
Performed by Bedlam Bards & Marc Gunn
From CD: Firefly Drinking Songs
Buy MP3: Amazon or iTunes
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Celtic Music CD Store Presents
Once again the Celtic Music CD Store is pleased to bring you more of the Best Celtic CDs for March. All of these albums are by indie Celtic music groups from around the globe and were recently reviewed in the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine.
“Luna Wings” by Arlene Faith
If this album demonstrates one thing, it’s Arlene Faith’s potent ability to conjure up a wide range of emotions with Celtic instrumentals. Where many other albums of its kind tend to have twelve of the “same” track, Luna Wings strikes … Continue reading ?
“Rant” by Wicked Tinkers
Now here’s an album you won’t fall asleep to. This music is just teeming with energy, thanks in no small part to the excellent drumming, which more than just providing a rhythm for the music, actually defines it. Together with … Continue reading ?
“Here To There” by Whalebone
Are you a fan of songs such as “Sultans of Swing” or “Hotel California”? How about looking at these classics in a different light? “Here to There” is and album by Whalebone, and it brings a fresh perspective on some … Continue reading ?
“Sky Full of Seas” by David Roon
As beautiful as the title and album artwork would suggest, Sky Full of Seas is as smooth and enjoyable as an afternoon spent sailing on a Summer afternoon. It is very pleasant how the instruments complement, rather than overpower the … Continue reading ?
“Stories For Sale” by Christie Hennessy
It’s amazing how many musicians have touched my life unaware. One of the first cassette tapes of contemporary Celtic music I ever purchased (I’m dating myself!) was Frances Black’s Talk to Me, which contained the haunting and beautiful “All The … Continue reading ?
That's all the news. I hope you have a great month. And keep an eye on my website for more news from yours truly.
Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
Photo by Chuck Davis
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Marc Gunn, The Celtfather, plays acoustic folk music rooted in the American Celtic song tradition–-Celtic music, the Traditional and the Twisted. He brings a powerful and expressive voice to Celtic music. His musical instrument of choice-the autoharp-continues to surprise musical veterans and fans a like for it’s unique sound and spirited energy. Embrace independent Celtic music!
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