PUB SONGS & STORIES (Atlanta, Georgia)

Potential fan club names: Gunn Runners, Brownkilts, Gunnies Science Fiction Convention Music PlayOnCon in Review. Plus, reflections on GenCon and DragonCon . How the Firefly Drinking Songs show went. Marc Gunn Box Set on Sale at the Celtic Music CD Store Featured on blogs: Firefly Drinking Songs. YES! (review), DDO Cast (podcast feature), Danny Boy on Funny Cat Videos (video feature), "St Patrick...

We are heading out of town for the 4th.  I thought it'd be nice to share a few songs of Celtic freedom as I talk a little bit about recognizing the remarkable. Notes: Recognizing the Remarkable " The Purple Cow " by Seth Godin July 8th, my 6th year anniversary as a musician Confirmed for DragonCon Music: "Elves" by Marc Gunn from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits "The Sons of Liberty" by Jed Marum fr...

Lessons Learned from 80s TV (like A-Team ) Matthew Hughes on Bilbo's Farewell New bonus for sponsors of Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits . Get the original tracks of just Marc and the autoharp. The Ultimate Celtic Songs for Sci Fi Geeks was sent out to sponsors of the album New Podcasts: Renaissance Festival Podcast 6th Annual Special and Drinking Game and Cat Lovers Podcast: Cats and Kids Cat Music...

Kenzie joins me on the podcast.  Today's song from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits is one of my favorite.  Samantha Gillogly tears it up on fiddle.  Matthew Hughes adds some rocks out on acoustic guitar.  My friend Jimmy Rimmer aka Rimbo laid an awesome bass track last night that reminds me of a 70s rock band. Please contact other podcasts that my music might work on and tell them about me.  Send t...

Another busy week began with commissioning videos through Fiverr to promote Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits .  I'm getting a lot of excited emails about this album, including a number of interviews.  Today's show features a song written by me inspired by my daughter. Notes: No news about Firefly Drinking Songs Bards Crier Music Marketing Ezine "The Bridge" video with scenes from Avatar New Hobbit P...

There's a new live album I put together specifically for those who sponsor my upcoming album Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits .  While it does not feature any hobbit songs, it does feature 22 tracks of fun geeky Sci fi Celtic songs.  I'll tell you more about it while I highlight a new song from the hobbit CD and a track from Firefly Drinking Songs which I still hope will be on sale on June 21st.  Pl...

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 to mix.  For the next few weeks, I'm gonna share songs as I finish them. Notes: Mus...

After a long two month break, I'm back to share some drinking songs, some of my latest news and more. Notes: Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Facebook Page " Firefly Drinking Songs " with Bedlam Bards. Official release day is June 7th, Interversal Mudder's Day. Watch Firefly ! " Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits " with Samantha Gillogly and Jamie Haeuser The " Irish Drinking Songs " album that ins...

This is a special-edition of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, in honor of the Celtic Invasion of New Orleans and featuring Cajun and Zydeco music from New Orleans and around the world.  All of this music was from the original "MP3.com" website (before it was bought out by Virgin) and features artists that can still be found today (more or less).  The links below reflect the most likely sources...

I am finally done with Best Celtic Music of 2010 series. This final episode, just in time for St. Patrick's Day features the Best Celtic Singers performing solo. It's packed with some awesome music that will give you music for your ears on St. Patrick's Day. Course if you really want some great St. Patrick's Day music, check out the St. Patrick's Day Podcast . It's seven hours of free Celtic music...

Every media person has their pick of artists to keep an eye on. So I decided to make mine. This show features some of the hottest newish Celtic music artists who I think will do great things one day for a variety of reasons. So watch their careers with me. Notes: Donate to Support Kenzie . Thanks again to everyone who donated. We hope to bring Kenzie home any day now. Benefit for Kenzie at Things...

I'm back from a couple weeks of recording, a Celtic Invasion of New Orleans and then heart surgery for my daughter. Now I bring you the best Celtic rock from 2010. Notes: Song Henge Celtic Music Downloads . Join the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and get free Celtic MP3s. Donate to Support Kenzie . Thanks to everyone who donated. Find details about the her heart surgery here. Celtic iMix St Patrick'...

This week, I bring you the Best Traditional Celtic Music of 2010. These are some of the tracks and bands I've enjoyed through the year. The music is all Celtic folk music with a very traditional sound and spin to it. Notes: A few thoughts about Marc Gunn's Pub Songs Podcast Great Celtic Music  Podcasts Post your comments on iTunes New website: American Celtic Music Round the House should be added...

Thus begins a series of episodes highlighting some of the best Celtic music online. Today's show is about Celtic Folk Bands which I describe as acoustic Celtic music groups based in the folk tradition. These are the groups that stand out most for me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and band suggestions. Coming soon: Best Celtic Rock, Best Celtic Traditional, Best Celtic Soloists, and then Celtic Mu...

After last week's show, I had to ask myself "What is Celtic Christmas music anyway?" It's a fairly generic, marketing term, just like "Celtic music". But for me it conjures up certain images and sounds that *I* want to hear. Love to hear your thoughts on it as well. Notes: Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song Rate our Celtic Christmas iMix . Celtic Ch...

I'm back from a month-long break and happy to announce a new baby in my family. Show #76 celebrates Kenzie's birth plus the magic and music of a Celtic Christmas. Notes: Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song New episodes of the Celtic Christmas Podcast are coming soon! Celtic Christmas Music New iMix Promotion: Christmas iMix. Let's Talk About Promotio...

This is the final Pub Songs Podcast before my daughter is born. With any luck it'll be no later than her due date on October 23rd, but we're still waiting. Meantime, lots of thoughtful news. Notes: New iMix Promotion: October iMix. Please give your feedback and suggestions for next month. Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Peggy Gordon and Kilted For Her Pleasure What are your favorite C...

I thought this was published last week, but when I published #75, apparently I deleted it. Sooooo here goes again. Notes: New iMix Promotion: October iMix. Please give your feedback and suggestions for next month. Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Peggy Gordon and Kilted For Her Pleasure. The Reel Book Call 678-CELT-POD. That's 678-235-8763 Music: "The Tar Road to Sligo/Maid at the Spin...

Lots of great music, plus a few thoughts on this podcast taking a wee break for my daughter's birth. Notes: Learn the secret of what MAGE of Mage Records stands for? New iMix Promotion: October iMix. Please give your feedback and suggestions for next month. Marc Gunn featured on Discmakers DVD on Promotion Bards Crier Music Marketing Newsletter Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Peggy Go...

It's been a busy week as I dive back into the Social Media promotion. It raises many memories about my times on MP3.com when the Brobdingnagian Bards first hit it big. And don't forget to listen into the two contests that make their appearance in this week's show. Notes: New: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast iPhone App New: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Facebook Page You Can Help: Help Michael William...

I recorded a live Pub Songs Podcast panel at DragonCon. But this was not your typical live show. This time, I got together with the Bedlam Bards and we sang songs for Firefly. Our goal is to release a live Firefly Drinking Songs CD using some of this live recording. Today's show is the uncut version of us singing our hearts out. Notes: Subscribe to In the Verse : Song crafting from the Firefly uni...

This week, I'm gonna tell you just how awesome DragonCon was. You're gonna wish you were there. But that's not all. I also got a cool email about little girl who heard "Molly Malone" from the cat's perspective. It leads me into a few questions about that very topic. Plus, I want your feedback on the iMixes, and lots more! Notes: Kilted For Her Pleasure is now on CelticRadio.net. Please go request...

I had a wee eye-opening this week as I realized I downplayed some of my success with Kilted For H er Pleasure in the last show. I aim bigger than most Celtic bands online. So I expect more. But in all fairness, the release of Kilted was a huge success, topping a variety of charts. AND the album is also climbing in popularity on iTunes... Already! Totally cool. The second half of the show delves in...

Music marketing is one of my specialties. But usually I don't talk about it much except in jest with my podcasts. Today, I go into a little more depth talking about promoting music or businesses using keywords. While this may seem to appeal only to businesses, I do my best to keep it relevant to the Celtic music fan who wants to see their favorite artist achieve success. Notes: Blackthorn Village...

If I've said it once I've said it a thousand times, I love releasing new CDs. It's the excitement of knowing I brought something new and fun into the world that thousands of people  will enjoy over and over again. I do the same when I find a new CD I love. It's a thrill. I also love seeing my promotional efforts fulfilled. I spent seven or eight months talking about this CD. Did I get you excited...