14 Thoughts That Came to Me While Mixing My Scottish CD

Today’s post will consist of thoughts that occur to me as I mixdown tracks from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion. I spent yesterday finishing up most of the songs. It’s sounding pretty durn awesome if I do say so myself. This is still my least favorite part of recording, the mixing and mastering. There just seem […]

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 […]

Cool Moments at GenCon 2013, Podcast News and a Remastered CD from Brobdingnagian Bards

I had a wonderful time at GenCon this year. It was a bit odd and different for me though. I brought in L.T. Panzarella as a drummer for my shows. That was pretty cool. I like having others to play with. It adds a lot of body to the music. I was hoping that it […]

“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 […]

Irish House in NOLA This Weekend, New Song and Decision About CDs

I’m back from a wonderful beach vacation with family and trying to catch up.  Before I get started, I need to let you know that I’m heading to New Orleans this weekend.  My folk duo Gunns & Drums (with Jamie Haeuser on bodhran) is performing at Irish House on St. Charles on Saturday night starting […]

Pub Songs #118: Why You Should Travel (on a Celtic Invasion Vacation)

Pub Songs #118: Why You Should Travel (on a Celtic Invasion Vacation)

I love to travel. That is reason I started my Celtic Invasion Vacations. I wanted to find a way to see the world. There is no better way to do it than with good food, good drink and great company. That’s what my invasions are all about. Today’s show talks a wee bit about my […]

Pub Songs #117: Top 3 Tips for New Dads, plus Funny Music

Pub Songs #117: Top 3 Tips for New Dads, plus Funny Music

I keep planning on doing a YouTube video on my three pieces of advice for new parents, but I’m still not totally comfortable with quickly and easily recording videos. There’s something that always keeps me from it. It’s my own lack of confidence. But with eight years of recording audio podcasts, I figured I’ll just […]

Pub Songs #116: Scottish Songs

Pub Songs #116: Scottish Songs

It looks like I have a new CD coming out this fall. It’s called Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion. Five days ago, I launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the album. I met my goal today. To celebrate, I want to share some more great Scottish songs and tunes that I think you’ll love. […]