Today, in select locations, revelry prevails. In New Orleans, my home town, there is eating, drinking, and merriment (more than usual), beads, occasional nudity, temporary insanity, and a general festive mood. Meanwhile, in other parts of the country (like Texas, where I am now), it is just another day. But we can still be a […]
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Thank God for “Celtic Music”!
“Celtic music” is a marketing term used to define the sound and music of the Celts. I’ve used it to promote my Celtic Music Magazine and my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and a LOT of my websites. A decade ago, it was lamented as a useless term because every band who thought they were […]
Love CD Re-Released Under Pseudonym Ichabod Zeuss
At the beginning of 2007, I released my album “A Tribute to Love“. It was a special project to me. It was me calling into wilderness and saying, “I want a partner to love in my life!” A couple years later, I met my wife. The album was different from the start. I sold it […]
Be Safe, Be Sorry
That’s the title of Marcia Yudkin’s weekly email newsletter. Marcia is a fantastic copywriter. I’ve been a subscriber for several years. This latest email is one of many reasons why. Marcia wrote, “With ‘me too’ marketing, you spend the same to get your message out as for a more distinctive idea. Yet you enjoy a […]
Can’t Stop the Serenity in Birmingham?
This message is for all my Browncoat friends in Birmingham. Last summer at PlayOnCon, I created a website, mailing list and facebook page for the Birmingham Browncoats. I hope to bring all the Firefly fans together, but admittedly, organization is not my strong suit. So far, the group has been mostly inactive. However, I was […]
#135 – Celtic Music Inspiration
Irish Celtic music from Flashpoint, Beth Patterson, Patrick O’Flaherty, Feckless Fear Dearg, Round the House, Jesse Ferguson, Willow and Her Giant, Marc Gunn The Celtfather, Caledonia Swing, Clandestine, A Band of Rogues, The Bog Hoppers, The Irish Experience, Coole Park, Heather Dale. www.celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. Remember to support the artists who support […]
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In Review: St Patrick’s Day CD Hits #1 on Amazon and #5 on iTunes
We did it! I wasn’t sure if we could actually break the Top 10 on iTunes’ World Music Charts, but we did it! My new CD Not Every Day Is St. Patrick’s Day had an amazing CD release yesterday. I want to thank each and every one of you for helping me make this whole […]
St. Patrick’s Day CD Release TODAY, Buy “Nancy Whiskey”, Tell a Friend, Top the Celtic Charts
Greetings Gunn Runners, Today is the day–the official release of “Not Every Day Is St. Patrick’s Day”. Can we Top the Charts with “Nancy Whiskey?” I think we can. But I need your help. At noon Central Standard Time, please buy a copy of “Nancy Whiskey” on iTunes or Amazon. Find all the details here […]
Singles Make Their Return to the Record Industry
I released two new singles this month. The first was “The Smial or the Tree“, a song inspired by Hobbits and elves. The second was “Silent Night“. Sales are slow so far. But the happiness factor is high. The wheels in my marketing brain are turning. I’m excited about releasing these singles, not because I […]
Pub Songs #110: Best Irish Drinking Songs for St. Patrick’s Day… or Any Day
The polls open up tomorrow. Whichever candidate you support, go vote for them. The political system only works when we are active participants in it. This show features some great pub songs from my upcoming CD “Not Every Day Is St. Patrick’s Day”. Whether your candidate wins or loses, it’s the perfect music to celebrate […]
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