The Pub Songs Podcast is once again evolving… I think. We shall know for sure in a few weeks. What’s new? For one, it’s turning into a live show that you can watch via Google Hangouts or on YouTube. And I mean totally live. Watch me screw up, or kick butt, the whole nine yards. Second, […]
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Pub Songs #120: Early Biography of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
Today’s show is dedicated to The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. If you love Celtic music and you’re not familiar with the group, you’re missing out. They are one of the reasons Gunns & Drums is recording an album called “How America Saved Irish Music”. They’re a shining example. Once again, the show is suffering […]
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New Album: This Is the Best Irish Music CD Ever Recorded
On Friday, I went into the studio with my good friend and music partner Jamie Haeuser of Gunns & Drums. We spent the day recording a CD called This Is the Best Irish Music CD Ever Recorded. It is ALL DONE! April Fools! Okay, I had to add some sort of April Fool’s joke in […]
Makem & Spain Brothers Heading to Texas
I just got word from Mickey Spain that the Makem & Spain Brothers are heading to Texas in November. On November 5th and 6th, they’ll be at the Austin Celtic Festival. They are performing alongside Frankie Gavin, Ed Miller, Doc Grauzer, and The Tea Merchants. Then on Monday the 7th, they’re heading up to Poor […]