It’s been an interesting couple o’weeks. Right now, Andrew and I are performing as the Brobdingnagian Bards at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. And it’s filled with interesting things. So let’s take a step back and recap. Just a few weeks ago, we were hit with a booking/internet fraud. We lost $2500. But thanks to our […]
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Post-Halloween Dental Horror Story from Castle Dental in Austin
When I was a kid, I LOVED going to the dentist. Doc Yoc, we called Doctor Yockleson (sp?), my dentist in Maryland. It was fun. Sure, I’ll admit it was partially the because after every visit I got a little toy, like that plastic monster you could put on your finger and go, “Grr Arg!” […]
I Saved the Planet Earth (Lyrics, Dr. Who)
by Marc Gunn, November 26, 2007 This song was an experiment in my Pub Songs Podcast. My goal was to write a song off the cuff. People would give me words and I would take those words and write a song. I think the words for this song were: Dr. Who, ladybug, hypernova, and mailbox. […]
Day Trip to the Texas Renaissance Festival
I just got back from a day trip to the Texas Renaissance Festival. I miss that faire. It’s my last “home” faire since Excalibur Fantasy Faire went kaput a couple years ago. The faire was packed too. The decrease in attendance from last year was no where to be seen this year–thirty thousand people. I […]
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!! – Recovering from an Internet Scam
Let me start by saying how much I appreciate EVERYONE who’s written their sympathies, support and hugs. Wow! Ya’ll are amazing! While I wanted to warn other musicians, I never dreamed we would get THIS MUCH support. THANK YOU! Tons of people got the word out about our distress and these internet scammers in LJs, […]
Radiohead Gives the Music Industry the Finger
A little catchup. Indie rockers, Radiohead, known for songs like “Creep” and “Karma Police”, ditched their record label and recorded their new album. They decided to release it exclusively through their website. Here were their options: Buy a box set for 40 pounds which included vinyl records, a CD and artwork, or Make a donation […]
Insight from Joss Whedon about Cat Drinking Songs
I’m watching Season 2 of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. I love this show so much. But the commentary by Joss Whedon on “Innocence” made an interesting point that I thought rang true as well for my CD, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. In it, Joss said, “The show works only if it resonates… People […]
How NOT to Wear a Great Kilt
by Julian Jensen Since we are on the topic of removing pants: My first encounter with the kilt phenomenon this Pennsic. Anyone who has ever worn a real kilt knows instantly that there is no dignity to be salvaged from kilts. I am not talking about those wimpy little kilts that you simply buy and […]
Brobdingnagian Bards in The Devil’s Panties
No. This really isn’t some sort of perversion. Last week, we were featured in Jennie Breeden’s web comic, The Devil’s Panties. But then many of you prolly already know that. I had over fifteen people mention it to me. Sorry it took so long to post.
National Feral Cat Day
Success Tips for TNR Our efforts are working. Alley Cat Allies hears from advocates across the country about the progress they’re making with changing the archaic and entrenched animal control system in their community. Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) is making a very real difference for feral cats in communities just like yours. Below are […]