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 […]
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What advice would you give to older people trying to start in music?
As with all art, passion and extremism can help make your music successful – it’s simply finding your niche. Know your strengths, keep practicing, and don’t be afraid of trial and error! Finally, just do it! Don’t wait – create content, get it out there, and build your community. We won’t all immediately be great, […]
Top 5 Podcasts I Love for March 2015
I fell in love with podcasting early, early on. Podcasts provide me with an endless amount of joy AND education as well. Many of the shows I listen to are about how to market your… [Fill in the Blank], because all marketing podcasts are useful to the entrepreneur. This week, I share my Top 5 […]
CG043: Two Big Announcements
The Concert Window show last night was a blast. There were about 23 people watching the performance from around the world. It was a small but passionate group. We laughed and sang together. Thanks to everyone who showed up on the stream for the show. I made two big announcements last night. You can hear […]
New This Week: Kickstarter Launched, New Celtic Video and CDs, Plus Celtic Christmas?
I spent most of this week playing catch up from my weekend at StarFest. When I go away for a weekend, not only do I often leave things a minor wreck, it takes me a few days to recoup. This past weekend was a bit worse because I also got a stomach bug at the […]
CG013: StarFest
This past weekend, I flew to Denver, Colorado for an exciting return to StarFest. It’s been three years since last I was there. Once again, the weekend was filled with some awesome fun. I share a wee bit of the excitement in this week’s Celtic Geek. https://marcgunn.com//celticgeek013 Today’s show is sponsored by Lunarpages. If you’re […]
CG012: Ten Years of Firefly. What?!
Dark smile Smooth and cool Like a Browncoat Awaiting a duel Drink Monahan’s Mudder’s Milk This week I take a brief look at my favorite TV show ever–Firefly. Two years after the show was canceled, a podcast emerged from the rubble and kept the spirit and passion for the show alive and growing. It was […]
CG007: Types Of Geeks, Atlanta Concert This Weekend
There are a wide variety geeks in the world. Explore and let me know what your favorite geek fandoms are. Today’s Celtic Geekiness is all about Ingrid Houwers. Ingrid was the genius designer of my Celtic Cat logo. Yes. It is my official business logo for all my brands–music, podcasts, videos, promotional material. When you […]
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Sci Fi Drinking Songs Is DONE! Well… Mostly
I just finished recording the last song that I plan to put on Sci Fi Drinking Songs… Well, I think so anyway. I have 23 tracks recorded. I’m probably gonna have to prune some of these songs and save ’em for another album. Two of the songs, I’m still waiting to see what’s gonna happen with […]
Question Answered: When Are You Coming to Philly? (Or Your Town)
It’s that same old question that every musician hears, “When are you coming to Philly? Seattle? Chicago?” Or “Maine”? I wish I knew, or could answer that question. The top priority in my life right now is parenthood. I’m not touring much. However, that does not mean that I won’t come play music for you. […]
