Stay ConnectedEvery song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This is Pub Songs & Stories by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather.
All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyright holders.
It's time to get political. But this isn't about a specific political party. This is all about a Congress that not doing its job and needs to be held accountable. Help America see some much needed change to the way Congress runs. If we work together, I believe we can make great things happen.
News:Special Feature: Congressional Reform Act of 2012. Make sure you read the snopes article about it before you sign the petition. There are some errors in the Act that should be addressed.
Sherwood Celtic Music Festival in review: Brobdingnagian Bards reunion and Gunns & Drums
Read the Report: Hobbits Top the Charts
Celtic Christmas Compilation. Looking for a title "Celtic Christmas Treasury"? "Celtic Christmas Miracle"?
Mixing "Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day" and sending out gifts
Now Online: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #130 with Irish Celtic music from IONA, Tania Opland and Mike Freeman, Colleen Raney & Colm MacCarthaigh, Leah Jorgensen, The Duplets, Sgian Dubh, Keltic Kudzu, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Stubby Shillelaghs, Lexington Field, Plantec, Rathkeltair, Gillian Boucher, Ed Miller
Celtic Music CD Store: Hobbit Music on Sale
Upcoming shows:Wkd, Oct 5-7, CONTRAflow in New OrleansWkd, Oct 12-14, Con-Stellation 2012 in Huntsville, AlabamaWkd, Oct 19-21, Stone Mountain Highland Games in Stone Mountain Park, GAAll Six Weekends of Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Hammond, LA
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Music:"Dans An Dro/Bartók/Macedonian Tune" by Mithrilfrom The Return Home
"Club 2 da Pub" by The Stubby Shillelaghsfrom Whiskey Business
"Liquid Sunshine" by Marc Gunnfrom The Bridge
"Dragon Lady" by Tania Opland and Mike Freemanfrom The Masterharper of Pern
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This a busy month for cool events. Sept 17th is Halfway to St. Patrick's Day. Sept 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day, and Sept 22nd is Hobbit Day. Which to celebrate? How about all of them?!
News:Help Me TOP THE CHARTS! Sign up to send "Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits" to the Top of the Charts
Special Feature on Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits
Live Sci Fi Drinking Songs Show Live from DragonCon Coming Soon!
Working on eBooks: Music marketing and cat children's books
New Video: Listen to "La La La (Geek-Style)" by Marc Gunn on YouTube
Celtic Music CD: Save 50% off Kilted for HIS Pleasure
Celtic Invasion of Scotland: I don't drink, is that a problem?
Upcoming shows:Wkd, Sep 22-23, Sherwood Celtic Music Festival in Paige, TXWkd, Oct 5-7, CONTRAflow in New OrleansWkd, Oct 12-14, Con-Stellation 2012 in Huntsville, AlabamaWkd, Oct 19-21, Stone Mountain Highland Games in Stone Mountain Park, GAAll Six Weekends of Louisiana Renaissance Festival CONFIRMED
Music:"Whiskey Johnny" by Captain Black Jack Murphyfrom Pogue Mahone Means Kiss My Arse
"Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits" by Marc Gunnfrom Don't Go Drinking with Hobbits
"Old Dun Cow" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
"A Cat Named Rover" by Marc Gunnfrom Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
"Parting Glass" by Marc Gunnfrom Soul of a Harper
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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 send "Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits" to the top of the charts. Could one funny (and true) song change the world? Listen to all my news in this month's Pub Songs Podcast.
News:Wkd, Aug 30-Sep 3, DragonCon in Atlanta, GAWkd, Sep 22-23, Sherwood Celtic Music Festival in Paige, TXWkd, Oct 5-7, CONTRAflow in New OrleansWkd, Oct 12-14, Con-Stellation 2012 in Huntsville, AlabamaWkd, Oct 19-21, Stone Mountain Highland Games in Stone Mountain Park, GALouisiana Renaissance Festival CONFIRMED
Music:"Molly Malone" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"The Smial or the Tree" by Marc Gunnfrom Hobbit Single
"The Unicorn Song" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Live: Nex Monoceroti, Per Risibus
"Too-Ra-Loo-Ra (An Irish Lullaby)" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
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Today is the 7th anniversary of the Pub Songs Podcast. Where has the time gone?
In Today's Show:Wkd, Jul 26-28, PlayOnCon, Birmingham, ALWkd, Aug 16, GenCon, Indianapolis, INwith Friday Night LiveWkd, Aug 30-Sep 3, DragonCon, Atlanta, GA - CONFIRMED
Celtic Music CD: Celtic Cat Shirt on Clearance, Save 40%
Celtic Invasion of Scotlandand Venice, Italy
Sponsor My Next CD, Make a Donation Music:"Beer, Beer, Beer" by Marc Gunnfrom Kilted For Her Pleasure
"Dicey Riley" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"Arthur McBride" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"Kilkelly, Ireland" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
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A few days ago, I launched my own Kickstarter-type fundraiser on my homepage. My goal is to raise money for the release of my next album of traditional Celtic songs. If you're feeling helpful, I could use your support.
Wkd, Jul 26-28, PlayOnCon, Birmingham, ALWkd, Aug 16, GenCon, Indianapolis, INwith Friday Nights LiveWkd, Sep 22-23, Sherwood Celtic Music Festival, Paige, TXwith Brobdingnagian Bards ReunionWkd, Oct 12-14, Con-Stellation 2012, Huntsville, ALWkd, Oct 19-21, Stone Mountain Highland Games, Stone Mountain Park, GA
Not yet confirmed,Wkd, Aug 30-Sep 3, DragonCon, Atlanta, GA
Celtic Music CD: Celtic Cat Shirt on Clearance, Save 40%. No coupon code needed
Music:"A Drop of Nelson's Blood" by Marc Gunnfrom Celtic Music Is Freedom
"Nancy Whiskey" by Marc Gunnfrom Celtic Music Is Freedom
"Danny Boy" by Marc Gunnfrom Celtic Music Is Freedom
"Drunken Sailor" by Marc Gunnfrom Celtic Music Is Freedom
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Another trip to Ireland with exciting adventures as part of my Celtic Invasion of Galway.
Upcoming shows:
Celtic Music CD: Save $5 off any order CELTJUNE12
iPhone 4 Cases Kilted For Her Pleasure T-Shirts Past episodes of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Compilation CDs Marc Gunn CDs like Kilted For Her Pleasure Cat CDs like Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Brobdingnagian Bards CDs like Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
Celtic Invasion of Scotland Right now, we're looking at 5 days in the Highlands and 2 days in Stirling.
Question: What are your favorite songs from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits?
Music:"Whiskey from the Still" by The Langer's Ball from Ships are Sailing
"Sunset's Gold" by Tania Opland and Mike Freeman from Sunset's Gold
"Barnyards of Delgaty" by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lovers' Companion
"Yellow Jack" by Brigands' Folie from Twain
"Whiskers in the Jar" by Marc Gunn & The Dubliners Tabby Cats from Whiskers in the Jar
"I Walk in Shadow" by Pandora Celtica from Out of the Box
"Irish Reels" by FIMM from Irish Celtic Music
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Today's show highlights my new compilation CD featuring the incredible music of Poitin and FIMM.
"Irish Music Set: Rose in the Heather/Banish Misfortune/Michael O'Sullivan"by FIMMfrom Rose in the Heather
"Spring Frolics: Springtime Frolics: Lucy Campbell/Springtime Frolics/The Flowers of Redhill"by Poitinfrom Hot Days
"March Flowers"by Poitinfrom Hot Days
"Irish Reels: Destitution/Fermoy's Lassies/Gallow's Hill" by FIMMfrom Rose in the Heather
"Paddy's Irish Jigs: Custy's Jig (Tola Custy)/Paddy Rainey's Jig)/Michael O'Sullivan" by FIMMfrom Roiboos e Disappunti
"Altan Sisters: Loch Altan/Merry Sisters of Fate/The Otter's Holt/The Windmill" by Poitinfrom Bofiguifluki
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I am back from Ireland. My voice is working properly again. We had an exciting trip and learned a lot about how to travel with a toddler in Ireland. Plus, I finally made a big decision. Stay tuned because I'm gonna need your help to Top the Charts!
Every month, in the Celtic Music CD Store, I offer a special sale on Marc Gunn CDs. In May, you can buy The Bridge and Heart's Ease on Sale and ave 15%, no coupon needed.
Question of the MonthWhat are your favorite songs from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits?
Music:"The Cedar Fence / The Three Legged Rant" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Stones on the Ground
"Heart's Ease" by Dream Dragon from Heart's Ease
"When I Become The Moon" by Damh the Bard from Spirit Of Albion
"Gypsy Rover" by Marc Gunn from The Bridge
"Deora De" by Gerry O'Beirne from The Bog Bodies And Other Stories: Music For Guitar
"Buttercup's Lament" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
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"Jug of Punch" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Songs of Ireland
"The Leprechaun" by Marc Gunnfrom Soul of a Harper
"A Drop of Nelson's Blood" by Marc Gunnfrom A Drop of Nelson's Blood
"Danny Boy" by Marc Gunnfrom Live at the Cactus Cafe
"Do You Fancy a Drink?" by Marc Gunnfrom Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits
"The Unicorn Song" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Songs of Ireland
"Whiskey, Johnny" by Captain Black Jack Murphyfrom Pogue Mahone Means Kiss My Arse
"South Australia" by Icewagon FLUfrom Off the Wagon
"Scottish Samba" by Barleyjuicefrom Another Round
"McPherson's Farewell" by Ed Millerfrom Lyrics of Gold
"Paddy's Day" by The McCabesfrom Dark Before the Dawn
"We'll Have a Pint of Stout" by Marc Gunnfrom Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits
"Isn't It Grand Boys" by Marc Gunnfrom Happy Songs of Death
"Hero of Canton" by 4 Irish Whiskeyfrom Live Songs from an Irish Pub
"Black Velvet Band" by Marc Gunnfrom The Bridge
"Lily the Pink" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
"A Drop of Vulcan Blood" by Marc Gunnfrom Kilted For Her Pleasure
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