PUB SONGS & STORIES (Atlanta, Georgia)

While reading a book on the way back from GenCon, I had a few thoughts about how to build excitement and make you enjoy live music, entertainment, whatever, even better. Just wait until you see it in action! Notes: Update on GenCon . No interviews with Wil Wheaton or Felicia Day. Sigh. Hanging out with Water Street Bridge , Damsels of Dorkington , Dan the Bard , Marooned and The Great Luke Ski . W...

A new movie is coming out in the Firefly verse which seems the perfect time to release a new album. I've had this idea on my brain for quite a while. A couple weeks ago, I finally figured out how I could make that happen. It involves DragonCon, the Bedlam Bards and YOU! Come to DragonCon and you can be a part of the new CD. Music from Marc Gunn, Bedlam Bards, Persephone Pickers, Brobdingnagian Bar...

I just drove in from Austin an hour ago, and I don't have time to put together a full show. So instead, I decided to keep it short and feature some of my thoughts from the road based on Seth Godin's new book, Linchpin . I didn't get to talk about all the news, so please read the shownotes below. Oh! And don't forget to post your comments below! Notes: This Month's Music Promotion iMixes Last chanc...

I had an awesome show on Saturday in Florida and it got my internal geek all excited that GenCon and DragonCon are fast approaching. There's a lot more to do than I really have the ability to accomplish too. I have shows to update, new songs to record, iMixes to promote, articles to write, bands to help out, and podcasts to pre-record... The toughest thing is just focusing on it. Maybe this show f...

I had a busy week of promotion with a couple big projects like the Celtic Women special on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and the Drinking Game on the Renaissance Festival Podcast. Add to that the Kilted For Her Pleasure arrived on my doorstep, and I'm psyched. A brand new CD to suit the Celtic comedy fans out there. Notes: New Celtic Music iMix Free Kilt Stickers Celtic CD Summer Sale Blowout!...

I just got back from a killer show at InConJunction. So this week's show starts off talking about the exciting time I had in Indianapolis. There I got to see Tom Smith, the World's Fastest Filker, perform. That got me thinking that I need to do a special feature on the music of Science Fiction Conventions. So this week's show features a small fraction of the musicians and bands who I have met whil...

This past week, I heard that Dr. Demento was leaving terrestrial radio and be internet-only very soon. So I emailed him and asked if he would like to talk about on my show. He agreed so I decided to make this a Celtic comedy music special in his honor. Thanks Dr Demento for 40 years of great comedy music! Notes: Dr Demento Show moves to internet-only show. The Funny Music Project Celtic CD Summer...

I have a lot of news to share this week as I send my new CD off to the printers and open up my CD collection for sale. You will also hear a wee bit about my love of Netflix and the shows you can watch there. But more than that, I talk about the importance of getting involved in your Celtic community. To top it of... I shall foretell Your future! Notes: Officially accepted at DragonCon Celtic CD Su...

I was really hoping that I might be able to post a show from my recent Celtic Invasion of Scotland . But alas, it didn't happen. But I am back. And we had an amazing time. I'll see if I can post some music from that experience in the very near future. In the meantime, I have a lot of great news. For one, I'm newly married. For two, my wife and I are having a baby in October! It's a podcast of joy...

It was a busy day of podcasting, making show notes, writing newsletters, managing music. At the end of it is the Pub Songs Podcast where I get to brag about going to Scotland (or not if the volcanic ash sticks around). It's a happy, go lucky show with some awesome music! Notes: Getting Ready for the Celtic Invasion of Scotland Complete Wellness in Austin - Massage and Acupuncture Upcoming Shows: M...

Now that I'm moved into my new apartment, I feel a little more relaxed for recording another show. And sure, maybe "rating songs" is not the best topic for a podcast, but I think it's interesting. That's why I talk about my secret philosophy of rating songs as I pour ALL my music into my iTunes. Go to the website for more . Notes: Year of the Kilt - Celtic Comedy Music Irish Music in New Orleans W...

I released the t-shirts last year. I've talked about the CD since I started recording it in January. Now it's time to hear what it's all about. This week, I'm gonna give you some new mixes of the new album. These are not the final cuts, but they are very close. Plus, I want to ask once again for you help in sponsoring the new CD. I still need a wee bit more money to press the CD and pay for t-shir...

Today, I talk about the 2010 Celtic Invasion of Ireland. I'll breakdown some of the itinerary so you can excited about this summer's brilliant, mind-blowing trip to Ireland. Notes: Announcing Dates for Celtic Invasion of Ireland 2010 Upcoming Shows : Colorado, Nebraska, Indiana and Arkansas Alabama Celtic Association's 1st Scots Irish Festival Music: "Desolation Island" by Jed Marum from The Soul...

In today's show, I talk about a new phrase I'm associating with my name now--"The Godfather of Celtic Music Online". Someone used that phrase to describe me a while back and I loved it so much I've adopted. We also have the return of the iPod shuffle. Next time, be prepared to hear about this summer's Celtic Invasion of Ireland. Notes: Marc Gunn as The Godfather of Celtic Music Online Upcoming Sho...

I had so much fun doing my St. Patrick's Day iPod Shuffle, that I think it might be  regular feature. I'll still have more stuff going on in each show. I hope to limit them to about 30 minutes each. But a regular iPod shuffle is pretty easy to do. Today's show announces my return to Sherwood and Guest of Honor I-Con, my very first Sci Fi Convention. Next time... The Godfather of Celtic Music Onlin...

I was driving back from Sherwood Forest Faire listening to my iPod when I had this cool idea. An iPod Shuffle of the Pub Songs Podcast. I hit play and see what songs come up. Then I play them in the show. I found some cool songs I haven't listened to in the process. I might have to do this again. Notes: March 17 is St Patrick's Day and Marc Gunn's Birthday Buy "St Patrick Never Drank" on iTunes an...

The last couple o'weekends, I performed at the Sherwood Forest Faire just outside of Austin, Texas. Sunday morning, I pulled the entertainment director aside and asked him to tell me a little bit about the faire. He laid it all out! This Week in the Pub: "Bonnie Boy" by Poitin from an upcoming album due out in summer of 2010 "Twa Corbies" by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death Sherwood Forest Fair...

Yeah. That's a slight embellishment. But this is the first Pub Songs Podcast of the new year. I didn't realize I was gonna keep it running. But it's back with more gusto and musical joy. So listen in! Notes: Happy Songs of Death produced by Ari Koinuma The Bridge produced by Rich Brotherton Upcoming shows at Sherwood Forest Faire Guest of Honor at I-Con and MidSouthCon Louisiana House Concert Musi...

Earlier this year, a dear friend passed away. His name was Michael Younger. He was the former cast director of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival and member of The Bilge Pumps with a huge heart. This show is a tribute to a man who made a huge difference on my life and the life of many people. Notes: "Johnny Jump Up" by The Bilge Pumps from We Don't Know from Happlty Songs of Death Louisiana Renais...

Podcasting. It's what I do. And since I couldn't produce an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for the week. I thought I'd put out a wee Pub Songs Podcast right before I fly off to Dingle, Ireland for my second Celtic Invasion Vacation. A break is coming soon. I hope to work out what's next with this podcast. I'd love your feedback. Slainte! Notes: "Johnny Jump Upl" by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Deat...

Ye never know where one of these shows goes. It starts me sharing about my recent tours and those upcoming. It concludes with an important message that I hope you will take to heart. Notes: "Whiskey, You're the Devil" by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death Summer Tour Review. "Bobby Casey's/Boy in the Gap" by Cady Finlayson from Irish Coffee Upcoming Events: GenCon, DragonCon, Celtic Invasion of I...

I know I had a couple month hiatus, but I had to share with you my about my recent successes like my first Celtic Invasion Vacation, my first solo tour that starts this week, and there are a lot of interesting notes about my next CD, Happy Songs of Death . You'll get to hear a bit more about the origins of the CD and why it means so much to me. I hope it means as much to you. Notes: New CD: Live a...

I just got back from my first solo tour. It was highly successful with a great response. With Heart's Ease completed, now comes the prep work for my next album, Happy Songs of Death . Death, dismemberment and murder coming soon to a CD near you. Notes: "St. Patrick Never Drank" by Marc Gunn from The FuMP Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Live at the Cactus Cafe. CD Release for Whiskers in t...

We had a great time in Destin, Florida for my house concert. So much so, I thought I'd share the coolness. Notes: Heart's Ease Now On Sale Songs " Irish Rover " " A Drop of Nelson's Blood " " Beer, Beer, Beer " " Won't You Come With Me " " Jug of Punch " "Clementine Blues" " Loch Lomond " " Pleasant Peasant Pheasant Plucking Song " " Waxies Dargle " " Catnipped Kitty " " The Leprechaun " " Don't G...

I just got back from my first solo tour. It was highly successful with a great response. With Heart's Ease completed, now comes the prep work for my next album, Happy Songs of Death . Death, dismemberment and murder coming soon to a CD near you. Notes: Back from the Road Studio plans for Happy Songs of Death Show at Things Celtic "The Ballad of Steve" by Paolo Garbanzo Show your excitement Four Ho...