Greetings Gunn Runner Happy New Year! I usually have a tough time organizing and setting goals each year. But as I find myself taking care of a baby, with less time than ever, I’ve begun cutting out extraneous plans and focusing on what’s most-important with my music and my podcasting. So this year, I sat […]
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Who Are the Best Celtic Bands of 2014?
Today, I want to share with you my pick of the Best Celtic Bands of 2014. All were featured in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, THE show for the Best indie Celtic music online. The show is sponsored by my patrons at marcgunn.net I had a brilliant time at GaFilk this weekend. It’s been […]
Was There a Scotsman at the Birth of Jesus Christ? #6 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings
What do “Deck the Halls”, “We Three Kings” and “Scotland the Brave” have in common? In this episode, I answer that question as I talk about satire and songwriting for a song about a Scotsman who comes to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Celtic Christmas Notes Listen to the “Kilted Christmas” on the Celtic Christmas […]
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In Honor of 9 Years as a Musician–Doctor of Gallifrey
It’s hard to believe, but nine-years ago today, I quit my day job at the University of Texas at Austin. I became a full-time musician. I’ve never had to go back. That’s incredible! What’s truly incredible is YOU. Thank you for supporting me all these years. As a thank you, I am pleased to release […]
CG035: Adventures in Asheville
We drove to Asheville, North Carolina for the wedding of our friends. It was not only an awesome wedding but a great family adventure too. We saw a lot of great sites along the way. We even caught some 3rd of July fireworks. Find out all about it in this week’s Celtic Geek at marcgunn.com/celticgeek035 Today’s […]
CG010: Walking Through Wildflowers
We had a lovely time this weekend in New Orleans. We walked through a field of wildflowers. We ate amazing food. We spent a relaxing Easter with friends. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook download when you join today. Then listen to thousands of titles. If you need a suggestion […]
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 […]
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Manic Mondays Breaks the 300 Episode Barrier
One of my absolute favorite podcasts is Manic Mondays, the show that makes you laugh on Monday mornings so you don’t rip your arm off when you have to go to work. While I no longer suffer the displeasure of having to go back to work on Monday, I still love the show. It makes […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #110
Music from Green Man, Cormant’s Fancy, Alison Nolan, Ron Cody, Terry Griffith, Hair of the Dog, FiddleSticks, Bourbon & Shamrocks, Brobdingnagian Bards, Boston Blackthorne, Redhill Rats, Green Tea, Johnsons Motorcar, Nine-8ths Irish. www.celticmusicpodcast.com Sponsor: Stone Mountain Highland Games Stone Mountain Highland Games return October 15-16, 2011 outside of Atlanta, Georgia. There in Stone Mountain State […]
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Pub Songs #85: New Hobbit Drinking Song
I’m making great progress on my new album of hobbit drinking songs. Called Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits, I am collaborating with other Celtic and Ren Faire musicians to make something fitting for those pint size people in Hobbiton (not to mention those who just love to drink). I have a full body of instruments […]
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