Do the new million dollar airport scanning machines really work? Are your tax dollars protecting you when you fly? Apparently not. Whenever I travel for a gig, I carry my autoharp, tuner, tuning wrench, and my ARK (Autoharp Repair Kit). That includes: backup strings, needlenose pliers, a phillips head screwdriver, an Exacto knife, screws, backup […]
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Can a Giant Mish-Mash of CDs, Websites, Podcast, and News Save the World?
I had a busy week. So alas, I wasn’t again able to publish a new Pub Songs Podcast. My apologies. I do want to keep it weekly, but there’s a lot to do. Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion Arrived from the Printers Yesterday, Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion arrived from the printers. I […]
A Celtic Music Festival of Thanks for Gunn Runners
I love Celtic music. However, I have no delusions. My music is not for the typical Celtic music fan. I won’t have a PBS special any time soon, wearing formal Scottish attire and having a puffed out chest while an orchestra backs my autoharp. At the end of this year, I will have two albums […]
Who’s In Your Community?
I wonder why it is that we find it so important to be a part of a community. It’s probably something instinctual… being part of the herd. Whatever the reason, I find myself daily looking at new ways to promote my own tribe, which is one part Celtic culture and the other part Geek. And […]
“Are you an indie musician?”
It’s a work day in Gunn Studios. The life of an indie musician, seems work is never done. It’s a wonderful challenge. It’s also great seeing up and coming musicians. At The Summit Farmers Market yesterday, this maybe 13-year old girl approached me. “Are you an indie musician?”, she asked? I set my autoharp down. She […]
Celtic Invasions, Videos, Celtic Hoodies, Bracelets, and an Anniversary to Remember
I didn’t get a chance to blog at all while I was on my Celtic Invasion of the Highlands of Scotland this year. So I’m way behind in sharing my news. So I will try an catch up today. First off, while I wasn’t blogging, I was vlogging. Yup. I posted a bunch of videos from my […]
Long-Haired Celtic Headbanger Loses Hair in Autoharp Accident
It was either 1996 or 1997 when I first decided to let my hair grow out. Even when it was a lot shorter people (and by people I mean women) seemed to like my hair. I decided to let it grow. In 1998, I quit my day job to become a musician. I failed miserably. […]
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 […]
Autoharp Individualism
How many times has some musician said to me, “You really should learn another instrument.”? I’ve played the autoharp for 15 years now, and I still love it. Sure, I occasionally dream of playing the fiddle. I’ve picked up the bodhran. I’ve stumbled over the penny whistle numerous times. But none are as satisfying. None […]
My Ideal Band
I love playing solo. However, I miss having a band. There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you’re jamming with a few like-minded individuals, creating music together. I still remember some of those sessions with my first band, Skander. It was a such rush. It sticks with me 20 years later. When Brobdingnagian Bards […]
