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In this episode, I explore the first Celtic Christmas songs that were written. It turns out there’s a rich history that supersedes “Christmas in Killarney” by centuries. However, that song that I first heard recorded by Bing Crosby is still a favorite of mine. Celtic Christmas Notes Rate the Podcast on iTunes The first Celtic Christmas song […]
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Today, I launch what I hope to be a daily podcast of Celtic Christmas music where I share my thoughts about Celtic music and Christmas music. Today, I answer the question, “What is Celtic Christmas music?” While I have my own thoughts on the topic, I’d love yours as well. What is Celtic Christmas to […]
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Here is the current track list and song order for Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards: Let’s Have a Celtic Christmas (Rie Sheridan Rose/Marc Gunn) God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Trad.) Celtic Christmas Elf (Marc Gunn) Christmas in Scotland (Marc Gunn) Christmas in Killarney (John Redmond, James Cavanaugh, Frank Weldon) The Scottish King of Christmas (Marc Gunn) […]
My friend Nancy Flynn emailed me some Christmas lyrics a couple years ago. We both love JRR Tolkien, The Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings. The lyrics were inspired by A Long Expected Party, a hobbit gathering that happens every few years in Central Kentucky. It’s a magical place and the lyrics do it justice. After returning […]
I’m pleased to share another rough mix of from my Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards. This is a slight modification of “Frosty the Snowman”. There are no substantial changes to the song we all love. But since it doesn’t snow too often in Ireland, I had to take a few creativity licenses. Thanks to Samantha Gillogly […]
I’m doing a whole bunch of Celtic Christmas marketing research. It makes me remember why I’ve been so successful in the music business–the digital realm is virtually untouched. While most Celtic musicians promote themselves online, few have done nearly as much as I have. I told my Patrons the other day that I was looking […]
