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.
"Bilbo's Farewell" by Marc Gunnfrom Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits
"Death by Triple Fiddle" by The Gothard Sistersfrom Celtic Rainbow
"Hares Lament" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyerfrom Scatter Pipes
"I'm Sorry Honey" by The Barley Boysfrom It's A Long Drive From Ireland
"Castlecomer/Connaughtman's Rambles/Cliff's of Moher" by Stanley & Grimmfrom Another Round
"Wild Rover" by Marc Gunn, The Celtfatherfrom Irish Drinking Songs
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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 Promo Videos:
Fiverr - Do Stuff for Five Bucks
Custom Celtfather T-shirts available
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast - Happy Father's Day
Music:"Said the Horse to the Hobbit" by Marc Gunnfrom Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits - Hobbit drinking songs
"Per Adventure" by Dogs in Doublets
"Irish Whiskey Blues" by Off Keel (with Matthew Hughes)from Running at a Slant
"Rocky Road to Dublin" by Johnson's Motorcarfrom Funky Disco Hardcore
"Go Lassie Go" by James Connolly
"Jack in the Pulpit" by Arlene Faithfrom Luna Wings
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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. Plus, news about the Celtic Invasion of France and lots more.
Notes:Matthew Hughes records on "Don't Go Drinking with Hobbits"
Kenzie inch worming
Celtic Invasion of France in 2012
Custom Celtfather T-shirts available until June 15th
Music:"Scouring the Shire" by Marc Gunnfrom Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits
"Happily Ever After" by Alex, the LoneGunmanfrom Knights, Princess and the Dragons that Come Between Them
"Devil's Only Daughter" by Terry Griffithfrom For My Grandfathers
"Sitting Inside A Window" by Christie Hennessyfrom Stories for Sale
"September Reel" by Whalebonefrom Rootsy Folky live and Funky
"Bring Me Home, Boys" by Bedlam Bards & Marc Gunnfrom Firefly Drinking Songs
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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:Musicians performing on today's track include Terry Griffith, plus Daniel l. Briggs and Jon Richardson from the group Dogs in Doublets.
I'm pleased to announce that next year's Celtic Invasion Vacation will take us to France. Ready? Je suis!
I have a new "Celtfather" T-shirt design to promote the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Special order your shirts while you can. And don't miss the restock of "Kilted For Her Pleasure" T-shirts.
Want 10 Free Celtic Stickers for a Limited Time! I'm giving away a bunch of "Kilted For Her Pleasure" stickers until the end of the month. Make your request soon.
Alex, TheLoneGunman, has a new album out that features a recording of my song "Happily Ever After". It's called "Knights, Princess and the Dragons That Come Between Them". Check it out.
I recently did an interview on Middle-earth Network Radio along with the organizers of ALEP 2: There & Back Again. It should be online soon. You can hear more about the event in show #167 of the Renaissance Festival Podcast.
The latest inductees of the Renaissance Festival Hall of Fame are now listed online.
"We Are The FuMP" Commemorates 500 free funny songs.
Need a banner? You'll be impressed with this place like I was: Just 4 Banners
I have a new convention booked. Meantime, see what Sci Fi Conventions are found in the South.
Music:"Everybody Needs a Drinking Song" by Marc Gunnfrom Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits
"The Elfin Knight" by Burning Bridget Clearyfrom Totes for Goats
"The Floating Crowbar/Paddy Taylor" by An Triurfrom Three People
"We Are The FuMP" by The FuMPfrom a compilation to be announced
"Red Hugh" by Black 47from Bankers and Gangsters
"Follow Me Home" by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyerfrom Gleowein
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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 inspired me.
"Mountain of Women" by Liam Clancy
ALEP 2: There & Back Again with Marc Gunn & The Bandshee
Music:"Lord of the Pounce" by Marc Gunnfrom Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
"South Australia" by Dublin O'Sheafrom Have Another Drink Boys
"Donegal Danny" by Howling Windfrom MP3.com Single
"Rosin the Beau" by Ironhill Vagabondsfrom Whiskey & Promises
"The Big Apple Heist" by Prydeinfrom Heads Up
"Wild Mountain Thyme" by Marc Gunnfrom The Bridge
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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 for this music today.
Sponsor: Celtic Invasion VacationsWouldn't it be amazing to walk among the rolling green hills of Ireland? Picture the texture of standing stones, the sounds of Irish fiddle, and the wet taste of Guinness on your lips and you're just now beginning to understand the magic of the Celtic Invasion of Ireland. Find all the details when you visit the website at www.celticinvasion.com .
Music:"Battle of New Orleans" by Porchdogs Cajun Zydeco band
"Cajun Angel" by Bayou Teche Band (Andy Bakke)
"12 string Zydeco" by Jerry Loggins
"Pagen Zydeco – Rhythms of Spring" by Loke E. Coyote
"Down in the Mud" by Dan Treanor (Mr. Downtime)
"Everybody goes to Harry's – Now it Begins" by Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers
"My Sweets" by Jason herring from No Ordinary Dummy
"The Back Door" by Les Femmes d'Enfer (disbanded 2005)
"Houston, we have a party" by Lucky Boyd
"Accordiana" by Staghound-X (peter anthony)
"Harper's Store" by Rundogrun
"She sure liked to Mambo" by Dan Treanor
"Ten O'Clock Turnaround" by Rundogrun
"Louisiana Man" by Bayou Teche/Andy Bakke
"Now It's Time To Go" by Marc Gunn
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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 you can listen to for your St. Patrick's Day party.
Notes:Coming Soon: Marc will once again publish his annual article of "17 Free Celtic Music Downloads for St. Patrick's Day", courtesy of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine
Marc Gunn performs at Sherwood Forest Faire next week. Sherwood was voted Best New Renaissance Festival of 2010 in Renaissance Festival Awards
Do you read my blogs and listen to my podcasts?
Rate the Playlist--This Week in Celtic Music #101 and buy some music from this show.
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #101 – Best Celtic Artists for St Patrick’s Day
Slainte Celtic Shirts on Clearance
Free MP3: “A Man’s A Man For A’ That” by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion
Firefly Drinking Songs recording on April 1st, tentative date
Thanks to Things Celtic for the Benefit for my Daughter
Music:"Land Sea and Sky" by Damh the Bardfrom The Cauldron Born
"The loch tay boat song" by Hank Cramerfrom Caledonia
"The Town I Loved So Well" by Jed Marumfrom Sands of Aberdeen
"The Maiden and the Selkie" by Heather Dalefrom The Green Knight
"Loch Lomond" by Don Gabbertfrom Tejas Go Bragh
"Beer, Beer, Beer" by Marc Gunnfrom Kilted For Her Pleasure
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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 Celtic on February 25th. Then gigging at Sherwood Forest Faire. With a few shows a day. Also performing at the Wine Tasting.
Check out Celtic Music Artists!
MarcGunn.com is a Top Celtic Culture Blog!
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #84 – Songs of the Sea feature of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
Irish Song Lyrics website. Great website for learning Irish and Scottish song lyrics
Scottish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion feedback requested
Rie Sheridan Rose posted hobbit song lyrics from our upcoming Hobbit CD. The album should be out this summer.
St Patrick's Day Music. I have no gigs for St. Patrick's Day. But you can find a lot of great St. Patrick's Day information.
What is an Irish drinking song?
Renaissance Festival Awards winners announced on February 20th.
New compilation "How American Saved Irish Music" coming soon.
St Patrick's Day Shindig a No Go
Celtic Invasion of Ireland 2011 canceled
Looking for gigs in June and July. Can you help?
Buy Celtic CDs on Sale for St. Patrick's Day
Cassette of Irish Drinking Songs
Music:"Death by Triple Fiddle" by The Gothard Sistersfrom Celtic Rainbow
"Calton Weaver" by Brigand's Foliefrom Twain
"Various Verses" by John Byrne Bandfrom After The Wake
"Reels: The Whiskey Set" by Embarrfrom Bushes, Briars & Figs, Live at the Riviera
"Irish Holiday" by The Gleasonsfrom A Letter to Erin
"The Merry Plowboy" by Jasper Coalfrom 1000 Feet Closer to Hell
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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.
St Patrick's Day Podcast. Two more episodes to go.
Check out Celtic Music Artists!
New features at the Celtic CD Store: Emerald Rose, The Indulgers, Christina Connell, Char Butler and Amber Whitworth, Three Mile Stone, Embarr, Anton Emery, Jacie McConnell, and MaterDea
Top 10 Irish Drinking Songs for St. Patricks Day
Irish Music Association announces the Irish Music Awards
New compilation "How American Saved Irish Music" coming soon.
New albums from Marc Gunn: Scottish Songs for Drinking and Rebellion, Hobbit Songs
Tribute to Patrick Halloran of Ceann
Music:"Oro, Se Do Bheatha 'Bhaile" by Ockham's Razorfrom Wolves in the Walls"Donnelly" by Canny Brothers Bandfrom One Drop of Whiskey
"The Auld Triangle" by Finn's Furyfrom What About Ya?
"Shafted" by Green Teafrom Synergy
"LuckoftheIrish" by The Eldersfrom Gael Day
"Johnny Don't Go" by The Kreellersfrom Saints & Sinners
"Worst Pirate" by Ceannfrom Almost Irish
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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
New website: American Celtic Music
Round the House should be added to my list of the Best Celtic CDs of 2010
Best traditional Celtic music bands
New Celtic iMix features bands from the recent podcasts.
Attention Celtic Musician! I have a new announcement list to help you stay in touch with special news.
Marc Gunn's Gig Calendar is updated.
Deadline extended for the Celtic Invasion Vacation of Ireland 2011
Music:"Emily (Loch Altan/Merry Sisters of Fate/The Otter's Holt/The Windmill)" by Poitinfrom Bofiguifluki
"Bheir Mi O" by Abby Greenfrom Einini
"The Rolling Wave/Jimmy Ward's/Rosewood (jigs)" by Round the Housefrom At This Stage
"St. Ignatius Jig/Wed Is Hamburger Soup/St. Ignatius" by Cady Finlaysonfrom Irish Coffee
"The Lilting Gas Men" by The Gas Menfrom Clement Street
"Sally Gardens/Frank's Reel" by Nine-8ths Irishfrom Out on the Ocean
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