In 2003 and 2004, I had a bunch of songs I had written and recorded that were not yet part of the Brobdingnagian Bards. They grabbed a different side of my music from the more comedic stuff that the Bards were doing at the time. I also wanted a place to showcase my autoharp skills. […]
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Newsletter: Baby Watch Begins, Dragons vs. Pirates Funded
Marc’s Musings Greetings my friend, April was a busy month. I had a bunch of shows including one on Concert Window, a return to Johnnie MacCracken’s Pub, five shows at Starfest, a house concert, and school days at Panoply Arts Festival. It was tough keeping up with all the work at home though. I felt […]
Dragons vs. Pirates Countdown, Starfest Rocks!
It was an excellent weekend at Starfest in Denver, CO – five shows with great energy and great crowds. Marc got together with Jessica Brawner to talk about marketing, reigniting the idea of a Brainstorming / Masterminds group online for this type of thing. Also, Dragons vs. Pirates reached the first stretch goal, so stay […]
Please Make Another B-Side!
One of the bands I enjoy is Mumford & Sons. A while back I posted an article saying that their latest album Babel just sounded like a B-Side to Sign No More. My blog said there was nothing new, and the songs were less memorable. I can’t find the article. I guess I must’ve deleted it when I fell […]
#202: Funny Irish Songs, Scottish Songs, and Parodies
Get ready to laugh along to a great collection of Funny Irish songs. You’ll some Celtic comedy songs by Seamus Kennedy, StoneRing, Lintie, The Irish Balladeers, Brobdingnagian Bards, Jonathan Ramsey, Rambling Sailors, Marc Gunn & The Dubliners Tabby Cats, Tullamore Celtic Band, Ceann, Cairde na Gael, The Stubby Shillelaghs, Tom Smith, The Merry Wives of Windsor, […]
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Irish Drinking Songs and St. Patrick’s Day in 2015
There’s a reason why I’ve spent so much time recording albums that are called “drinking songs“. It’ll started in 1999 when I was buying a book at Half-Price Books on South Lamar in Austin. I saw a green cassette labeled “Irish Drinking Songs“. It cost two bucks. On a whim, I bought it. About this […]
Milk Drinking Songs: St Patrick’s Day Songs for Kids
It was in 2006 when the Brobdingnagian Bards put together our first album of “drinking songs” called The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs. Almost regularly since then, I’ve received requests from fans saying, “Can you release an album of drinking songs for non-drinkers?” In fact, Andrew’s song “An Irishman Who Doesn’t Drink” was written in part […]
The Art of Giving Away Celtic Music
I’m strategizing the best way to increase my fan base. I have an idea, but it scares me. Will it be alright? Find out what this idea is all about and how you can help me see light of day… or not. Remember to join my new street team at marcgunn.com/joinstreetteam Subscribe to the podcast […]
Adventures in Rhythm & Folk
I remember when I first started playing the autoharp. my first real gig was at a Renaissance festival. Andrew and I were picking songs that we would play. then we worked up arrangements. “frog kissin’” was one of those early songs. i learned it from a Christian musician named Ed Kilbourne. it was poppy and […]
#186: Celtic Music from Renaissance Festivals
Renaissance Festivals offer a huge assortment of Irish Celtic music as we’ll explore in show #186 with music from Clandestine, Empty Hats, Brobdingnagian Bards, Celtic Stone, Craig of Farrington, Albannach, Rambling Sailors, NeidFyre, Merry Mischief, Nancy Daily-Green, New Minstrel Revue, Abby Green, Leah Jorgensen, Thyme Awaye, Haggis Rampant, Merry Wives of Windsor. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you […]
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