Can Cover Songs Make or Break a Folk Musician?

It’s not easy making it as a folk musician.  That’s why I spend a lot of time thinking about how to succeed in the music biz.  I do it for me, but also for other musicians that I help out through my free music marketing ezine.  Nearly every day, I learn something new. There are […]

Sherwood Celtic Festival in Central Texas, September 24-25th

Before the Texas Gunn Runners jump up and say, “Are you gonna be there?”  The answer is “no”.  I won’t. I was one of the first people the festival asked to attend and for Celtic band advice.  They picked many of my favorite Celtic music artists.  It also turns out I’m glad I declined since […]

Top 5 Regrets About DragonCon 2011

I had an amazingly awesome time at DragonCon, but whenever you plan something, it never quite works like you expect it to.  This time, the whole weekend turned out better because my family came out.  Yet, there’s still a few things I wish could’ve happened. I wish the Bedlam Bards could’ve made it.  The Firefly […]

Sunday and the Rest of DragonCon 2011

As I said, we awoke way too early to attend The Signal Podcast.  Not only was I playing music for the show, but I also had a wee part in one of their audio dramas.  The pirate accent went over great, especially since my voice was pretty much gone from the night before.  A growling […]

Saturday at DragonCon 2011

Saturday at DragonCon began with a mistaken plan.  I wanted to go play for the lines, but I forgot that the parade started at 10am.  That, combined with the fact that DragonCon’s new registration system was a huge success, meant that I would stay at the table. That’s when I got the call that Gwen […]

Pub Songs #92: GenCon Sci Fi Music, Fan Club Polls Now Open

Potential fan club names: Gunn Runners, Brownkilts, Gunnies Science Fiction Convention Music PlayOnCon in Review. Plus, reflections on GenCon and DragonCon. How the Firefly Drinking Songs show went. Marc Gunn Box Set on Sale at the Celtic Music CD Store Featured on blogs: Firefly Drinking Songs. YES! (review), DDO Cast (podcast feature), Danny Boy on […]

Pub Songs #86: Sponsors for Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits

There’s a new live album I put together specifically for those who sponsor my upcoming album Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits.  While it does not feature any hobbit songs, it does feature 22 tracks of fun geeky Sci fi Celtic songs.  I’ll tell you more about it while I highlight a new song from the […]

Firefly Drinking Songs Interview on The Signal Podcast

A couple weeks back, Cedric of the Bedlam Bards and I joined Les Howard on The Signal Podcast.  We recorded an interview for our upcoming album Firefly Drinking Songs.  If you were ever wondering where this idea came from, how it developed, who we are, why were playing together, don’t miss this interview.  It was […]

Newsletter: Mudder’s Day in the Verse

May 24, 2011 Marc Gunn, The Celtfather Celtic Music, the Traditional and the Twisted Proud Supporter of Indie Celtic music! www.marcgunn.com “Marc definitely knows how to have a wonderful time. He and his music is enjoyable to listen to. I love his music. Keep up the great work. I wish you much health, happiness, and […]