Yesterday was Easter. I totally forgot about that when I setup my monthly Concert Window show. I still had fairly decent turnout for Easter. There 12 people who bought tickets averaging $9.92 per person. There were also 14 Concert Window subscribers as well. It was kind of a record low turnout, but we all had fun. I feel like […]
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The Smial or the Tree (Lyrics)
“The Smial or the Tree” lyrics Nancy Flynn, music Turlough O’Carolan parody of “The Orange and The Green” and “Rising of the Moon“ Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Sci Fi Drinking Songs Oh, my father was a halfling, from Hobbiton was he My mother was an elfmaid, and in Mirkwood dwelleth she They met once, only […]
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 […]
1st Draft of Sci Fi Drinking Songs Is Done
I spent the day working on Sci Fi Drinking Songs. I made a lot of progress. All songs are now mixed and I have I have a rough master completed. Here’s the final track list (though the order may change). Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster Doctor of Gallifrey Bring Me Home, Boys Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers Isn’t It […]
Pub Songs #134: Best Irish Pub Songs
St Patrick’s Day is just 10 days away. I just announced that I will be doing daily episodes of the Pub Songs Podcast from March 10-15, Monday through Friday, at 9am. The shows will be broadcast live through Google Hangouts. If you want to be notified about them, make sure you add me to your […]
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What’s Up with Sci Fi Drinking Songs?
Sci Fi Drinking Songs is the name of my next album. The name says it all. I started using that name for some of my shows at science fiction conventions. It has been a great success, especially at GenCon where I get scores of people at my shows. I have a bunch of songs planned […]
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 […]
Listen and Share My New Hobbit Parody
I posted info about my new single, “The Smial or the Tree”. But I forgot to share the video. Boy, if I can’t remember to share a video, how can I expect you to?! Ah well. Here goes. Share away.
New Single: “The Smial or the Tree” (Hobbit Parody of “The Orange and the Green”)
My latest album “Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits” is still doing well thanks to all the promotional help back in September and with the impending release of “The Hobbit” movie. I gave away a single to everyone who helped me in that September promotion. Now I am releasing the song as a single. The song […]
Pub Songs #106: Can One Small Hobbit Song Change the World?
The festival season has picked up once again. That means I have a LOT of news to share about the success of my recent CD fundraiser, upcoming shows and the success of my performance at GenCon. Plus, I’m gearing up for another Chart Topping event in September. I will need your help if we’re gonna […]
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