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PUB SONGS & STORIES

Welcome to the Pub Songs & Stories. This is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music.

Grab a drink. Kick back. Listen to fun songs. Sing along. Step behind the scenes to develop a deeper understanding of musicians and the music they create.

Further podcasts by Marc Gunn

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CD Release Party #249 from 2022-02-14T21:00

Eamonn Flynn shares a story about what he missed from home during the pandemic. Is streaming music good or bad? What does “buy local” mean anyway? How treating people with loyalty, kindness, and re...

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Irish & Celtic Music Best of 2022 #248 from 2022-01-31T10:00

Get inspired by the famous Isle of Mist with a story by Duncan McLauchlan. You will learn the secret of why cats knock things over. Discover which two Celtic artists were added to the all new Be...

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Bright Side of Everything, Top 20 Celtic Bands of 2021 #247 from 2022-01-17T22:00

We’re gonna countdown the Top 20 Celtic Bands and Musicians of 2021 in this first episode of the year. Learn about the Bright Side of Everything, the first official single from Marc Gunn’s 24th ...

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Yuletide from 2021-12-14T17:00

What’s Yuletide? What’s the difference between Yuletide and Christmas? What is Celtic Christmas music? Plus, hobbits show up in my latest Christmas single.

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Loreena McKennitt & Lady of Shalott from 2021-12-07T16:44:10

Loreena McKennitt shares the story about how Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Lady of Shalott” became a song on her 1991 album The Visit. Classic poetry and books are often used as inspiration f...

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Wild Mountain Thyme: Scottish or Irish? from 2021-11-16T17:00

How a musician saved the lives of hundreds of people on a sinking cruise ship. A story of bravery, leadership, and extreme cowardice.

Is Wild Mountain Thyme an Scottish song or an Irish s...

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Wild Mountain Thyme in Scotland from 2021-11-16T17:00

How a musician saved the lives of hundreds of people on a sinking cruise ship. A story of bravery, leadership, and extreme cowardice.

Is Wild Mountain Thyme an Scottish song or an Irish s...

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Mingulay Boat Song & Contra Dance Music from 2021-11-09T16:19:27

Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer play music for Contra Dances. Find out why there aren’t more songs sung at such dances.

What is the D song? Marc Gunn shares how a New Orleans jam session found a ...

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Mingulay Boat Song #243 from 2021-11-09T16:19:27

Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer play music for Contra Dances. Find out why there aren’t more songs sung at such dances.

What is the D song? Marc Gunn shares how a New Orleans jam session found a ...

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Lament for a Halloween Rabbit from 2021-10-27T13:48:32

Jim McKenna shares a lament for Irish famine victims and his relatives. Bugs Bunny gets chased by Witch Hazel in a song by Marc Gunn.

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Murphy's Law #241 from 2021-10-18T16:00

Murphy’s Law happens to the best of us including most musicians, but the Homespun Ceilidh Band turned a bunch of funny stories inspired by the Law into a fun song.

Marc Gunn shares a stor...

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Shiny Faery Realm #240 from 2021-10-11T16:00

Be careful when visiting the Fairy Forts of Ireland. You could become a permanent resident, imprisoned by the fae. Some folk find it difficult to express themselves. A lot like Marc Gunn and Mal...

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Jump on Irish Music #239 from 2021-10-04T16:00

Leo of Brazil psychedelic Irish band Harmundi shares how an improvisational set of tunes turned into their brand new single. Marc Gunn infuses a traditional Irish song with a little taste of New...

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How Dragon Con Saved Irish Music #238 from 2021-09-20T16:00

I share my concerns and happy surprise with a successful Dragon Con. Plus, you’ll get a live, end-of-con concert courtesy of the Digital Media Track. There are some traditional Irish songs, a li...

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Two Magicians and a Werewolf #237 from 2021-09-13T16:00

Empty Hats share how they rewrote a traditional, off color song about magicians for a modern age. Marc Gunn shares a song about the son of a werewolf from Harry Potter.

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Whiskey Spider #236 from 2021-08-30T16:00

Before you fill up a jug with whiskey, make sure you clean it out first. That’s the lesson from Band O’Brothers. Or is it? And curiosity just might kill you when you are out in the Black of spac...

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Black Douglas #235 from 2021-08-23T16:00

Who was the original Braveheart and how Tuatha Dea is reclaiming that title from William Wallace? Plus, we sing a tribute to Robert the Bruce with one of Robert Burns’ most-famous songs.

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The Selkie Life #234 from 2021-08-16T16:00

Matt & Shannon Heaton share how a beautiful tune blossomed from a pile of dirt. Elizabeth Sutherland was inspired by the selkie of Scotland. I share the story behind my own song about selkie and...

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By Amazing Grace #233 from 2021-07-12T16:00

How an old Irish warning about drinking too late made its way into a fun Irish song. Tartanic teaches you how bagpipe tunes are named. And if your actions are cruel and controlling, then you may...

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The Harpers #232 from 2021-06-14T16:00

Was the harp banned by Queen Elizabeth? Hear the origins of the song Soul of a Harper by Rie Sheridan Rose. Songwriting as a parent offers its own special joys, songs about the children we love....

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Star of the County Down #231 from 2021-05-17T16:00

Star of the County Down and how a great melody found its way into an obscure hymn. Troosers vs trousers and a double meaning in a great mashup of songs.

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Irish Refugees on Star Wars Day #230 from 2021-05-03T16:00

Many Irish Americans were refugees. Hear how an Irish band is giving back to help refugees displaced from their native lands. How a little eavesdropping on a conversation led to a fun pub song a...

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Sailor's Songs #229 from 2021-04-19T16:00

From sea shanties to Renaissance festivals. A Scottish song gets a New Orleans makeover. Jesse Ferguson imagines the sailors that were part of the fur trade in Canada. Heather Dale shares about ...

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Tartan Day #228 from 2021-04-05T16:00

What is Tartan Day. Why I love the kilt. Song failure in a filk circle. The fake history of No Pants Day. And Kyf Brewer shares a Tartan Day catastrophe on a golf course.

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St. Patrick's Day Celebration #227 from 2021-03-15T08:00

You get a St Patrick’s Day Concert for 2021 today on Pub Songs & Stories podcast.

Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. I am your Guid...

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St Patrick's Day Songs & Stories #226 from 2021-03-05T15:17:05

We are sharing St Patrick’s Day stories like St Patrick probably never drank green beer. No really. A deeper look at my Selcouth song “Breathing”. A love story from na Skylark. St Paddy’s Day Ki...

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Top 10 Celtic Bands for St. Patrick's Day #225 from 2021-02-15T17:00

We’re counting down the top 10 Celtic bands you want to listen to for St Patrick’s Day 2021. Plus music from We Banjo 3, Lissa Schneckenburger, Screaming Orphans.

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Top 5 Irish Drinking Songs #224 from 2021-02-02T16:00

Let me sing for you a countdown of the Top 5 Irish drinking songs today on Pub Songs Podcast.

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The Scotsmen, Robert Burns, Outlander & Doctor Who #223 from 2021-01-21T14:39:40

We’re celebrating the National Poet of Scotland, the great Robert Burns for Burns’ Day. Why this Scottish-American wears a kilt. The secret behind how No Pants Day was formed. Doctor Who vs Outl...

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St. Patrick's Day Gift #222 from 2021-01-05T17:00

St Patrick’s Day comes early. Kilkelly, Ireland as a single. Johnny Jump Up as a folk song and as a Celtic rock song by Tuatha de Danann. Find out how you can get a FREE St Patrick’s Day music.<...

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Christmas Elf #221 from 2020-12-15T10:00

Celtic Christmas music. The return of the Celtic Christmas Podcast and playlists. Holiday interview with graphic artist Miranda Nelson. And the hardest songs to record.

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Rosin the Bow for Christmas #220 from 2020-12-01T17:00

The comical history of Rosin the Bow. My failure as a podcaster. What on Middle-earth is a “smial”? A Doctor Whovian Spotlight on Matt Hughes.

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Celtic Heartstrings #219 from 2020-11-17T14:06:10

The bothies of Scotland, the true nature of Celtic Heartstrings, genetic counseling and an interview with Mikey Mason about our new single, “Hero of Christmas.” It’s all on the Pub Songs Podcast...

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Wild Colonial Boy #218 from 2020-11-03T13:14:44

Rob the rich and give to the poor. It’s the story of Robin Hood and also of the Wild Colonial Boy. But what’s the history? Then enjoy a Celtic Geek Spotlight on why The Gothard Sisters love hobb...

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Tough Times #217 from 2020-10-20T16:00

When times are tough, what do you do? Do you take care of your own self interests? Or do you do what’s right for those around you? It’s natural to be selfish. But I for one strive to be a better...

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Coming Together #216 from 2020-10-05T08:00

A dark murder ballad for Halloween. Coming together to change the world. Why more people don’t play the autoharp.

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The Hobbit and Hobbit Day #215 from 2020-09-22T05:00

Hobbit Day is here. So we’re gonna pour a pint and drink to the hobbits that we love in our lives.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am...

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Dragon Con Pub Concert #214 from 2020-09-10T16:00

I close out Dragon Con every year with the Pub Songs Podcast Live as part of the Digital Media Track. I keep that tradition alive with this virtual show.

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Dragon Con and Hobbit Dance Tune #213 from 2020-08-23T16:00

Dragon Con is online this year. St Patrick’s Day disappears. And listen to a Hobbit Hornpipe.

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Coffee and Irish Rebel Songs #212 from 2020-08-06T17:57:52

New hobbit single coming on August 24, review of Gen Con Online, and season 6 of Coffee with The Celtfather comes to a close.

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Gen Con Online (2020) from 2020-07-23T16:21:56

Gen Con 2020 is online this year, like most sci fi conventions, and gaming conventions, and even Celtic festivals. I have five shows scheduled. I’ll sing from those shows and tell you more about...

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Songs by Rie Sheridan Rose #210 from 2020-07-07T16:00

The music of fantasy and Steampunk author, Rie Sheridan Rose is featured today on the Pub Songs Podcast.

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Summer in Scotland #209 from 2020-06-23T16:00

Next summer in Scotland, the first non-internet show since the pandemic began, and some Scottish songs.

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Famous Irish Songs #208 from 2020-06-09T16:00

Famous Irish Songs and an interview with Gerry O’Beirne in Dingle, Ireland on Show #208 of the Pub Songs Podcast.

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Cool Celtic Summer #207 from 2020-05-28T03:00:06

It’s a Cool Celtic Summer playlist today on the Pub Songs Podcast. Plus, hear an interview from Mazz O’Flaherty who owns the smallest record shop in the world.

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Star Wars Drinking Day #206 from 2020-05-04T06:00

May the 4th be with you for Star Wars Drinking Day on the Pub Songs Podcast.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name i...

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Celtic Music for Arbor Day #205 from 2020-04-21T16:00

Plant a tree with Celtic music and conversation for Arbor Day. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net.

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I'm giving away 21 MP3s for Free... from 2020-04-15T16:00

Marc Gunn's Pub Songs PodcastTired of the same ten songs on the rad...

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Cat Music... and Kilts? #204 from 2020-04-07T16:00

Cat music and songs today. We might even talk about kilts...

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Tod...

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St Patrick's Day Leprechaun #203 from 2020-03-17T18:57:31

Happy St Patrick’s Day! There's a leprechaun in this week's show. We'll practice social distancing through podcasts. Plus, the St Patrick’s Day Internet Music Festival is sort of back with lots ...

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Sci Fi St Patrick’s Day #202 from 2020-03-10T12:41:35

We’re talking Sci F’Irish music for St Patrick’s Day on the Pub Songs Podcast.

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Shamrock Pub Songs #201 from 2020-03-03T17:40:51

Leprechauns, Irish street songs, ghost stories, and a free Celtic MP3s, a free CD, and lots more today on the Pub Songs Podcast.

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St Patrick's Day Pleasure #200 from 2020-02-25T17:00

It’s a St Patrick’s Day Warm Up show. What’s your guilty pleasure? I share mine in the Pub Songs Podcast.

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Loch Lomond #199 from 2020-02-18T17:00

The story behind Loch Lomond, and what’s your favorite Scottish song?

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True Heroism #198 from 2020-02-11T21:00

The Kickstarter for Selcouth is launched. Can true heroes be selfish? What is your creative pleasure? All of this and more on the Pub Songs Podcast.

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Strange, But Marvelous #197 from 2020-02-03T21:00

Selcouth means “When everything feels strange and different yet you find it marvelous anyway.” It is also the name of my new album. Today, I’m gonna sing songs from the new album. 

Welcom...

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Un-Frozen Times Change #196 from 2019-12-30T17:00

Frozen 2 and change in a new year today on the Pub Songs Podcast.

Jiggy, The Elders, Black 47, The Fretless, Hugh Morrison, Marc Gunn

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Christmas Snow #195 from 2019-12-16T17:00

I think Christmas snow is just a dream. I remember maybe one White Christmas in my life time. But I still love the idea and the song. We’re gonna make musical ang...

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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas #194 from 2019-12-02T17:00

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I can finally listen to Christmas music without getting strange looks. That also means it’s time to highlight Christmas music on the Pub Songs Podcas...

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A Better Way to Vote?, Strange But Marvelous #193 from 2019-11-18T17:31

I am working on my next studio album. It’s something strange but marvelous as you’ll learn in the podcast. Sorta like this voting method I discovered and added to the Celtic Top 20 at the beginn...

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Cliffs of Insanity, Success Is Not a Zero-Sum Game #192 from 2019-11-04T17:31:22

Is it insane to think that success is NOT a zero-sum game? Some think that the only way they can "win" is by destroying someone else. I'm gonna share why that's the lie told by cowards and failu...

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The Celts Invade Venice... Again #191 from 2019-10-21T17:21:25

The Celts are heading back to invade Venice in 2020 as part of my annual Celtic Invasion Vacations. I will share this year’s itinerary and a few facts about the Veneti.

Marc Gunn, Alexand...

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Browncoat Reunion #190 from 2019-10-07T17:00

The Browncoats sing together with part 3 of my three-part series highlighting musicians with songs inspired by Firefly.

Mikey Mason, The Blibbering Humdingers, Brobdingnagian Bards, Perse...

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Browncoat Ball #189 from 2019-09-30T17:00

The Browncoat Ball is this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mikey Mason and I are performing at the Millennium Fandom Bar this evening. I asked Mikey to co-host and talk about our shared love of Fi...

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Browncoats Campout #188 from 2019-09-23T17:00

The Browncoat Ball is this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m performing a shindig there with Mikey Mason. So this week, I’m sharing some Firefly music.

Marc Gunn, Beth Kinderman, Bill & B...

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Halfway to St Patrick's Day 2019 #187 from 2019-09-16T17:47:30

Tomorrow, we are Halfway to St Patrick’s Day. September 17 marks the six month occasion which gets us to the biggest modern Celtic holiday of t...

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Dragon Con 2019 #186 from 2019-09-10T00:12:36

Dragon Con 2019 was an incredible year for the Brobdingnagian Bards. We learned a lot. I have a lot of wonderful stories to share from the largest fun-run science fiction convention in the world...

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Creating Fiction with the Celtic Geeks #185 from 2019-09-02T17:00

What makes a Firefly Drinking Songs show and creating friction.

Brobdingnagian Bards, Rambling Sailors, Marc Gunn, Heather Dale, The Rogues, Peat in the Creel, Mary Knickle, The Doublecli...

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How to Quickly Stream 6000 Songs on Spotify #184 from 2019-08-26T17:00

How to quickly stream 6000 songs on Spotify and a glimpse at Lord of the Pounce on the Pub Songs Podcast.

Music from Brobdingnagian Bards, The Doubleclicks, Farsan, Molly's Revenge, Jamie...

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Empowering Celtic Women #183 from 2019-08-19T16:26:27

We’re talking about a little controversy on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast regarding the women of Celtic music. Plus, I sing some songs and catch up on some upcoming news. Guest music from The...

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Out With the Old, In With The New #182 from 2019-08-12T17:34:59

I backslided this summer when it came to social media. So in this episode, I remind myself what change I hope to create all within the context of casting out the old to change with the new.  I a...

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Tidying Up Social, Celtic Punk, A Mother's Confession #181 from 2019-06-03T15:56:37

We're gonna tidy up your social media friend's list. I'll teach you a little bit about Celtic Punk. I'll leave you laughing and bawling through a mother's confession. Plus, I'll share some trave...

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Sherwood Forest Faire #180 from 2019-04-18T09:00

Ten years ago, Sherwood Forest Faire opened their borders to allow a medieval festival to happen.

In this episode, you will learn how the festival came to be. You'll meet some of the musi...

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11 St Patrick’s Day Facts #179 from 2019-03-11T09:00

Fact. St Patrick's Day is the best holiday ever.

Fact. Everyone is Irish on St Patrick's Day.

Fact. You're gonna LOVE this week's episode of ACTUAL St Patrick’s Day facts!

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Celtic Heroes & Musical Legends #178 from 2019-02-25T18:00

Inspiration is a funny friend. It finds you and guides you. It takes you to strange and wonderful places. It introduces you to heroes.

I started playing Celtic music in 1999... by acciden...

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Irish American Music for St Patrick's Day #177 from 2019-02-18T18:00

If it wasn't for America, the traditional music of Ireland might no longer exist. America saved Irish music. That's the premise behind my 2014 album I recorded with Jamie Haeuser, How America Sa...

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Magic Taste of Butterbeer Beer Beer #176 from 2019-02-11T18:00

In this show, you'll hear the latest Coffee with The Celtfather show. We have comments from listeners like you. I'll share a tip on how you can promote your favorite band with streaming music. A...

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Celtic Music & the Dark Side of the Pub #175 from 2019-02-04T18:00

Pubs are often dark places. I'm sure dark things have been discussed. Maybe I'm naive, but I don't feel they are any darker than what we find on social media.

I don't like social media. I...

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Finding the Bridge Between Celtic & Folk #174 from 2019-01-21T18:00

Sometimes the things that matter most to us don’t matter as much to those we serve. 

The Bridge is still one of my favorite albums. It features one of the best songs I feel like I ever re...

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Rebellion Songs for 2019 #173 from 2019-01-10T18:00

If something is broken, fix it. That's what my dad told me when I was a kid.

The simple fact is things break all the time. We don't fix always fix them. We get stuck in a rut. 

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Best Irish Christmas Music #172 from 2018-12-12T15:38:08

I'm picky about Christmas music. I prefer upbeat, fun Christmas songs. Good sing alongs. It's a challenge to find those with the Irish and Celtic Christmas music albums. But I have a few favorit...

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Famous Scottish Songs #171 from 2018-12-06T15:00:25

Enjoy Famous Scottish songs for St. Andrew's Day or Burns Day, or any day of the week. You'll hear my entire album Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion, plus a BONUS song that was jus...

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Happy Halloween Songs of Death #170 from 2018-10-22T18:35:06

Halloween is just around the corner. I'm celebrating with my 5th annual Celtic Halloween Music Special on...

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Acoustic Scotland #169 from 2018-06-17T17:00

If all goes well, I should be on the Isle of Skye when you listen to this episode of Geek Pub Songs. So I'm highlighting acoustic Scottish songs with music from Jesse Ferguson, The Sorries...

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Memorial Day Pub Songs #168 from 2018-05-20T17:00

We're gonna honor those who died while serving in the armed forces for Memorial Day. I picked a few songs for soldiers as well as those of parting and even one that's an satirical twist on how p...

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Funny Cat Songs #167 from 2018-04-15T13:00

I have a new album up on Kickstarter. It's Sea Shanties for Cat Lovers. I have an extremely ambitious goal. So I need your support and I need your help sharing the project. You'll find a link in...

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Canton Radio #166 from 2018-03-04T19:29:50

You are listening to K.M.U.D - Canton Radio, bringing you the finest music on Higgins' Moon. Marc Gunn join us live today right here in the Canton Inn to tell us about this awesome new Browncoat...

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Hopeful Love Songs are Shiny! #165 from 2018-02-13T11:00

Welcome to the all new Geek Pub Songs. I say "new" but in all honesty, it's the same as the old Pub Songs Podcast but with a shiny new title and a new format. I changed to the title to fit a new...

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Famous Irish Songs #164 from 2018-01-23T18:00

We all have our favorite traditional Irish songs. I was curious what the most-popular ones were this year. I found a nice list on the web. I compiled my own list of Famous Irish Songs using musi...

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Winter Pub Songs #163 from 2017-12-12T18:00

Christmas is almost here. Originally, I wanted to share some Winter Pub Songs, but as I picked some songs, they were just some fun Christmas songs. If you enjoy the music, please share your lo...

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Carnac Celtic Concert #162 from 2017-11-21T14:16

Join my Celtic Invasion of Brittany as I share a live concert from our cottage in Carnac, France. Learn about my next Coffee With The Celtfather and some big Christmas sales. Where would you lik...

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Celtic Adventures #161 from 2017-10-10T17:00

We're going off on Celtic Adventures with music from my various bands that tell stories of travel and adventure. Do you have a favorite adventure song? Post in the comments. Then subscribe to th...

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Halfway to St Patrick's Day Pub Songs #160 from 2017-09-12T16:00

September 17th is the halfway point to St. Patrick's Day. So this month, we're gonna celebrate with some traditional Celtic pub songs from my huge catalog. I'll share a little about the history ...

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Autoharp Pub Songs #159 from 2017-08-08T17:00

What is the autoharp? Why do I play it? I don't answer those questions but I do share some of my autoharp music with you as I prepare to re-launch Autoharp Radio. Listen. Subscribe. Get free mus...

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Best Celtic Geek Pub Songs #158 from 2017-07-25T17:00

I've released 22 albums since I started recording solo in 2004. I have so many albums that I wasn't sure what to put on my Celtic Geek compilation that I giveaway free to everyone who signs up t...

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Women Pub Songs #157 from 2017-06-06T17:00

Women are under-represented in music in general. Even more so when it comes to pub songs. I'll be honest. I can't think of one women from Ireland focusing on pub songs. In fact, the first place ...

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Rebel Pub Songs #156 from 2017-05-09T10:00

This is a show of Rebel Songs. From traditional Irish rebel songs to rebel songs inspired by Firefly, you'll hear a fun mix of songs to get your blood boilin' with music from Marc Gunn, Derek Wa...

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St Patrick's Day Pub Songs Playlist #155 from 2017-03-17T15:51:15

Nearly 3 hours of St. Patrick's Day pub songs in one giant playlist with music from House of Hamill, The Selkie Girls, Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger, Sons of Malarkey, Andrew McKee, Poitin, NUA, ...

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St Patrick's Day & Wild Rover Pub Songs #154 from 2017-03-07T16:58:44

St Patrick's Day is almost here. I thought I'd celebrate with nearly 2-hours of St. Patrick's Day pub songs, including a special feature on the famous Irish song "Wild Rover. Enjoy music from Ma...

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Valentine's Day Love Pub Songs #153 from 2017-02-14T20:50:52

Happy Valentine's Day with Celtic love pub songs from Marc Gunn, 3 Pints Gone, Lady Moon, Shillelagh!, Abby Green, Emerald Rose, Black 47, Gaelic Storm, Kilted Kings. Download 6 MP3s free, inclu...

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Kilted Kings & Andrew McKee CD Release Party #152 from 2017-01-24T19:15:26

The official CD release of Kilted Kings' new album "Name On My Soul" is just over a week away. So I wanted to highlight more songs from the album and share lots of news, including the daily Face...

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Pub Song Craic for the Soul #151 from 2017-01-10T18:00

Kilted Kings will officially release our debut album on Thursday, February 2, 2017. We're planning a big CD Release to launch the album up the charts. You can help. In the meantime, I have a bun...

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Hallelujah Pub Songs! #150 from 2016-12-27T11:00

Hallelujah! The year is almost over. It's almost time to evaluate my successes and failures. But not in this show. This is Marc Gunn Radio with a highlight on a recording I made several years ag...

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Science Fiction Convention Music for 2017 #149 from 2016-12-14T19:23:50

This show is dedicated to the music of science fiction conventions. I have quite a lot of it. If you love cons as much as I do, I think you'll enjoy this episode of Marc Gunn radio.

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St Andrew's Day Kilt Songs #148 from 2016-11-30T19:21:30

I got a reminder today that is was St. Andrew's Day. St Andrew's is the patron saint of Scotland. So I thought this would be a great day to share some Scottish songs and to celebrate us kilt fan...

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Election Day Drinking Game #147 from 2016-11-02T15:53:37

Which is scarier: Halloween or the U.S. Presidential Elections? I think the later. To make Election Day easier, I present to you an Election Day Drinking Game. This episode will get you warm and...

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Halloween Pub Songs #146 from 2016-10-24T10:00

Halloween is just around the corner. I want to share with you some awesome music for your own Halloween celebrations. You can thank me later! Enjoy Halloween Pub Songs from Marc Gunn, Brobdingna...

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Popular Irish Pub Songs & Van Morrison #145 from 2016-10-13T14:02:10

This podcast was founded not just on pub songs but Irish pub songs. I haven't played any in a while. So while searching for popular Irish pub songs, I found a nice list on Listen

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Geek Music vs. Nerd Music #144 from 2016-09-17T11:00

Which phrase is more appealing to you? At Dragon Con, Mikey Mason and I were talking about this branding topic. He calls his music Geek Comedy Rock. I call mine Celtic Geek. We obviously prefer ...

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Dragon Protection +5! #SaveTheDragons #143 from 2016-08-27T17:00

This month, the Pub Songs Podcast is dedicated to the dragons who deserve protection. You'll hear some music from my new CD, Pirates vs. Dragons, plus some dragons songs from Brobdingnagian Bard...

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Pirate Pub Songs, Arrr! #142 from 2016-07-25T19:25:11

There are just two days left until the big CD release of Pirates vs. Dragons on July 27. You'll be able to buy the album at 40% off its regular price. You can find details at Listen

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Star Wars Day, Pirates vs Dragon on Kindle, Origins of The Celtfather #141 from 2016-05-04T20:00:56

It's Star Wars Day for the official reboot of the Marc Gunn's Pub Songs Podcast. I'm gonna share with you a bunch of Star Wars pub songs, update you on my album Pirates vs. Dragons, and share wi...

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St. Patrick's Day Pub Songs #140 from 2016-03-14T17:09:21

St Patrick's Day is almost here and I've been migrating Pub Songs Podcast episodes to new server. It made me want to record another episode of the Pub Songs Podcast. I must say, I kinda miss rec...

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Pub Songs Podcast Live at Dragon Con 2015 #139 from 2015-10-01T11:50:54

I hosted a live edition of the Pub Songs Podcast at Dragon Con a few weeks back. I lost track of how many years I have closed the con with this live ...

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Fun St. Patrick’s Day Songs #138 from 2014-03-14T17:09:41

Welcome to the very last episode of my Pub Songs Podcast. There are just three days left until St. Patrick's Day. We're gonna finish the St. Pat...

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St Patrick’s Day Early Morning Party #137 from 2014-03-12T15:03:47

The St. Patrick's Day Internet Music Festival continues with more St. Patrick's Day music. The video is running smoother than ever now that ...

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St Patrick’s Day Internet Music Festival #136 from 2014-03-11T15:23:42

It's day 2 of the St. Patrick's Day Internet Music Festival in its debut year. Marc Gunn is happy to share more Celtic songs courtesy of his Pub Songs Podcast, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast a...

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St. Patrick’s Day Pub Songs Playlist #135 from 2014-03-10T15:45:58

Gather round for an exciting live performance with The Celtfather on day one of the Internet S...

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Best Irish Pub Songs #134 from 2014-03-07T16:28:58

St Patrick's Day is just 10 days away. I just announced that I will be doing daily episodes of the Pub Songs Podcast from March 10-15, Monday through...

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St Patrick’s Day Irish Drinking Songs #133 from 2014-03-01T16:33:39

Imagine you've been out all night partying for St. Patrick's Day. It's the wee hours of the morning. The fun may be over, but it doesn't have to be. ...

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Earth-Shattering News from the Pub Songs Podcast #132 from 2014-02-10T17:59:06

My voice is a little rough today, so I kick off the show with the one song in this episode. It's "Whiskey, You're the Devil".


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Funny Irish Pub Songs #131 from 2014-02-03T17:15:34

I'm getting ready for St. Patrick's Day with a bunch of Funny Irish Pub Songs that will keep you entertained before, after, and during St. Patrick's Day. You can also Listen

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How to Build a Great Community #130 from 2014-01-21T18:00

As a cultural geographer and a musician seeking to build a fan base, I am fascinated by the idea of building communities. Last week, I played a show which offered some great insight that I will ...

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Preview of How America Saved Irish Music #129 from 2014-01-14T18:00

The American impact on Irish music and my new CD is the theme of the first episode of the Pub Songs Podcast in 2014. I'm holding a fundraiser to help pay for the album before it is released.

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Christmas Pub Songs #128 from 2013-12-18T18:00

For the final Pub Songs Podcast of the year, I wanted to bring you some more Christmas music. This is not as much Celtic Christmas music as just s...

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A Semi-Celtic Christmas #127 from 2013-12-05T18:00

I love Celtic Christmas music about as much as I love classic Christmas music. The holidays are upon us. I'm in the Christmas spirit. I also need to start practicing for this year's Christmas sh...

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Vote Celtic music! #126 from 2013-11-06T18:00

Welcome to another edition of the Pub Songs Podcast. This week, I am PACKED full of news. I've had a busy month, thus the delay in posting a show. But I'm back with more Celtic geeky goodness. Listen

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Celtic Music News #125 from 2013-10-04T17:00

I'm very pleased to bring you an extra interesting show today. I have some big news for the week, but to some degree it feels like repetition of news I've already shared. Yes, it is a progress r...

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Pub Songs, Celtic Christmas and Community #124 from 2013-09-25T17:00

It was another busy week. I'm still at work on two CDs: Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion and A Celtic Christmas. Both are nearing...

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Sea Shanties and Monday Morning Update #123 from 2013-09-16T17:00

In an effort to keep the Pub Songs Podcast on its weekly schedule, I decided to release a show today. This one has no corresponding video, sadly. I'm kinda swamped with mixing and mastering CDs....

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Dragon Sci Fi Drinking Songs Live #122 from 2013-09-05T17:00

Once again, DragonCon ended with a bang and a live Pub Songs Podcast by yours truly. The con was wild and crazy fun, as has always been typical with reunions of the Brobdingnagian Bards. That's ...

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Dragon Con 2013 Preparation #121 from 2013-08-27T17:00

We are just two days away from the big Invasion of DragonCon 2013. This year, I will be performing with the Brobdingna...

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The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem Biography #120 from 2013-08-06T17:00

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 Listen

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Live Pub Songs Podcast and Musical Inspiration? #119 from 2013-08-02T17:00

This is my first attempt at recording a live Pub Songs Podcast on Google Hangouts. I'm gonna try and put a new show out every week or two with minimal editing. I'd love your feedback. Let me kno...

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Why You Should Travel? Join a Celtic Invasion #118 from 2013-07-08T17:00

I love to travel. That is reason I started my Celtic Invasion Vacations. I wanted to find a way to see the world. There is no better way to do it than with good food, good drink and great compan...

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3 Tips for New Dads, Comedy Music Podcast #117 from 2013-05-10T17:00

I keep planning on doing a YouTube video on my three pieces of advice for new parents, but I'm still not totally comfortable with quickly and easily recording videos. There's something that alwa...

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Scottish Songs #116 from 2013-04-17T17:00

It looks like I have a new CD coming out this fall. It's called Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion Listen

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St Patrick's Day Pub Songs Playlist #115 from 2013-03-14T17:00

Enjoy St Patrick's Day Pub Songs! I spent the last couple weeks recording a ton of great St. Patrick's Day music for my Listen

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St Patrick's Day Pub Songs Playlist #114 from 2013-03-07T18:00

Ready for another show of Irish pub songs and other great Celtic music? With St. Patrick's Day just a couple weeks away, it is time to release my...

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Irish Celtic Songs #113 from 2013-02-20T18:00

A month and half after the first show of the year, I am back with some more Irish Celtic Songs plus LOTS of news from The Celtfather. I had a busy a month, which included a flight to Texas for s...

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New Year of Pub Songs #112 from 2013-01-09T18:00

It's time for a brand new year of the Pub Songs Podcast. Every year, I do something new with the show. This is the Year of the Celtic musician. If you love Celtic music, I hope you will join me....

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Celtic Christmas Drinking Songs #111 from 2012-12-04T18:00

Wouldn't that make a great album title? I've had it on my to do list for so long with no progress at using it. So I decided to just make a podcast using that title. Maybe it'll inspire me to act...

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Best Irish Drinking Songs for St. Patrick's Day... #110 from 2012-11-05T18:00

The polls open up tomorrow. Whichever candidate you support, go vote for them. The political system only works when we are active participants in it. This show features some great pub songs from...

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Why Should You Care About the Facts? Congressional Reform Act #109 from 2012-10-19T17:00

Last time, I asked you to sign a petition for the Congressional Reform Act of 2012. The "Act" is full of falacies though. That made me realize why I so strongly encourage you to read the facts f...

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An Idea Any Political Party Can Support #108 from 2012-10-03T17:00

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 need...

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Hobbit Day, Halfway to St. Patrick's Day, and Talk Like a Pirate Day #107 from 2012-09-17T17:00

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?!

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Hobbit Songs to Change the World #106 from 2012-08-24T17:00

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. P...

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Happy Birthday Pub Songs #105 from 2012-07-25T17:00

Today is the 7th anniversary of the Pub Songs Podcast. Where has the time gone?


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Celtic Music Is Freedom Kickstarter #104 from 2012-07-07T17:00

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...

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Galway Ireland Shopping and Dance of the Midges #103 from 2012-06-15T17:00

Another trip to Ireland with exciting adventures as part of my Celtic Invasion of Galway.


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Irish Celtic Music #101 from 2012-04-19T17:00

Today's show highlights my new compilation CD featuring the incredible music of Poitin and FIMM.


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How to Travel with a Toddler in Ireland #102 from 2012-04-04T17:00

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 tun...

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St Patrick's Day Drinking Songs #100 from 2012-03-07T18:00

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Wild Irish Drinking Songs #99 from 2012-02-08T18:00

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Funny Irish Drinking Songs #98 from 2012-01-15T18:00

This week in the pub, Marc shares some funny Irish drinking songs, both traditional and the bizarre, but all hilarious!



  • Exciting news for the Pub Songs Podcast

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How Johnny Jump Up Does It #97 from 2011-12-05T18:00

I've had numerous podcast fans ask me to play one song from multiple artists to see how different musicians interpret songs.


Music:


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Nominate Your Favorite Fan Club Name #91 from 2011-11-25T18:00


  • Potential fan club names: Gunn Runners, Gunnigans, Top Gunns, Celtic Gunns, Harp Hounds, Brownkilts, Celtic Cats, Gunnies

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Pub Songs Podcast Music and News #96 from 2011-11-09T18:00

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Hobbit Songs, Werewolves and the Scottish #94 from 2011-10-30T17:00

The official poll is over. The name of the Marc Gunn Fan Club is Gunn Runners. I also share news about delays to my hobbit CD and awesome music from Marc Gunn, Redhill Rats, Danny Guinan & Red, ...

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Hobbit Party with Pub Songs #95 from 2011-10-10T17:00

It's been a while, but I'm back with another show.  This one is for the Gunn Runners.  There's some great music, but I have a lot to say to update you with all my news.  So check it out.


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Full-Time Daddy, Starting Your Own Fan Blog #93 from 2011-08-14T17:00

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GenCon Sci Fi Music, Fan Club Polls Now Open #92 from 2011-08-02T17:00

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Happy 4th of July, Recognizing the Remarkable #89 from 2011-07-04T17:00

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.


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Kenzie Shares Her Thoughts on Celtic Music #88 from 2011-06-28T17:00

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...

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Lessons learned from 80s TV and New Google+ #90 from 2011-06-28T17:00


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Inpsiration from My Daughter, Hobbits and Fiverr #87 from 2011-06-20T17:00

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 ...

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Hobbit Sponsoring Happily Ever After #86 from 2011-06-14T17:00

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 doe...

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New Hobbit Song from Hobbiton #85 from 2011-06-06T17:00

I'm making great progress on my new album of hobbit drinking songs.  Called Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits, ...

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Back to Drinking... Songs #84 from 2011-05-20T17:00

After a long two month break, I'm back to share some drinking songs, some of my latest news and more.


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Ragin' Cajun Celtic Invasion #83 from 2011-03-21T17:00

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 o...

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Best Celtic Singers of 2010 #82 from 2011-03-12T18:00

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 mu...

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Celtic Music Artists to Keep An Eye On #81 from 2011-02-22T18:00

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...

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Best Celtic Rock of 2010 #80 from 2011-02-10T18:00

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.


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Best Traditional Celtic Music Bands of 2010 #79 from 2011-01-17T18:00

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...

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Best Celtic Folk Bands of 2010 #78 from 2011-01-10T18:00

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...

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What Is Celtic Christmas Music Anyway? #77 from 2010-12-16T18:00

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...

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Celtic Christmas Music #76 from 2010-12-10T18:00

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.


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Celtic Pub Songs for October #75 from 2010-10-18T17:00

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.

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Random Acts of Kindess and Celtic Music #74 from 2010-10-11T17:00

I thought this was published last week, but when I published #75, apparently I deleted it. Sooooo here goes again.


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Learn the Secret of Mage Records #73 from 2010-10-04T17:00

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?

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Things I Learned on the Late, Great MP3.com #72 from 2010-09-27T17:00

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...

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Live from DragonCon with Firefly Drinking Songs #71 from 2010-09-20T17:00

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 rel...

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DragonCon in Review and a Look at Perspective #70 from 2010-09-10T17:00

This week, I'm gonna tell you just how awesome DragonCon was. You're gonna wish you were there. But that's not all.


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Charting Your Celtic Music Success and Rolling Stones Magazine #69 from 2010-08-30T17:00

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 m...

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Music Promotion with Keywords #68 from 2010-08-23T17:00

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...

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New Celtic CD, Kilted For Her Pleasure #67 from 2010-08-16T17:00

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 o...

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GenCon Excitement Blossoms #66 from 2010-08-09T17:00

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 ...

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Will Firefly Drinking Songs See the Light of the Verse? #65 from 2010-08-02T17:00

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 ho...

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Linchpin. Are You Doing Something Remarkable? #64 from 2010-07-26T17:00

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 God...

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Air Pirate Raids on Kilted Geeks #63 from 2010-07-19T17:00

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 ac...

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Why Celtic Women and Kilts Are the Bomb #62 from 2010-07-13T17:00

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...

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Science Fiction Convention Music #61 from 2010-07-06T17:00

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 Filke...

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Celtic Comedy Music with Dr. Demento Interview #60 from 2010-06-28T17:00

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 decide...

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Get Involved in Your Celtic Community #59 from 2010-06-21T17:00

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...

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Big Marital News with Kilts and More! #58 from 2010-06-14T17:00

I was really hoping that I might be able to post a show from my recent Celtic Invasion of Scotland. But alas, it...

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Traveling to Scotland #57 from 2010-05-04T17:00

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 volc...

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How to Rate Your Songs #56 from 2010-04-26T17:00

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 interestin...

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Preview of Kilted For Her Pleasure CD #55 from 2010-04-20T17:00

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.


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Celtic Invasion of Ireland 2010 #54 from 2010-04-12T17:00

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.


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The Godfather of Celtic Music Online #53 from 2010-03-30T17:00

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...

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St. Patrick's Day iPod Shuffle #52 from 2010-03-23T17:00

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 e...

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St. Patrick's Day iTunes Music #51 from 2010-03-11T18:00

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...

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Sherwood Forest Faire Interview #50 from 2010-03-09T18:00

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 bi...

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Pub Songs Reboot with More Music and Horror #49 from 2010-02-21T18:00

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 list...

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Tribute to Michael Younger #48 from 2009-12-10T18:00

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....

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Traveling to Dingle, Ireland #47 from 2009-09-15T17:00

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...

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How Important It Is to Give #46 from 2009-08-10T17:00

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.


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Celtic Vacations, Marc's First Solo Tour #45 from 2009-06-15T17:00

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...

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Pub Songs! #44 from 2009-03-16T17:00

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...

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Live House Concert in Destin, FL #43 from 2009-03-02T18:00

We had a great time in Destin, Florida for my house concert. So much so, I thought I'd share the coolness.


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Touring with Happy Songs of DEATH! & Ballad of Steve #42 from 2009-02-10T18:00

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...

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Why Cats and Celtic Music? #41 from 2009-01-26T18:00

Ask a question, and I will try to answer it like I did when Donna asked how I got into Irish music and cats.


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A New Year of Songs and Commentary #40 from 2009-01-12T18:00

Welcome to the Fourth Season of the Pub Songs Podcast, now with new regularity... I hope. Get pub songs every other Monday at PubSong.com.


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Pub Songs #39: Celtic News Flash from 2008-12-21T18:00

The show is a wee bit behind. Took me a week to post it. But I hope you enjoy it nonetheless. I'm still hoping to have a couple more shows before the year ends. We'll see what I can pull togethe...

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Pub Songs #38: Browncoat Ball from 2008-10-08T17:00

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  • Taking a Computer break to let my hands heal. They're feeling better.

  • Moving to New Orleans at the end of October

  • Running t...

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Wild Mountain Thyme, Beer, and Firefly Mudder's Milk #37 from 2008-09-20T17:00

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What Color Is Your Dragon on MarcSongs Podcast #36 from 2008-08-20T17:00

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Death and Rebirth #35 from 2008-07-13T17:00

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Bliss in Gougane Barra, Ireland #34 from 2008-06-16T17:00

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  • Live commentary from Gougane Barra, Ireland

  • "Barrett's Privateers"

  • "Skye Boat Song"

  • "Fiddler's Green" from Listen
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Band Name Marketing #33 from 2008-04-18T17:00

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Live Music with Michelle Hedden on Bodhran #32 from 2008-02-24T18:00

Michelle Hedden recorded on Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers with me and used to play with Brobdingnagian Bards. I thought it'd be nice to jam a little before a CD release party of cat songs....

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What I Love About Valentine's Day #31 from 2008-02-14T18:00

What is it I love about Valentine's Day? It's all about love. I'll tell you more in this week's show.


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New Comedy Cat Songs #30 from 2008-02-08T18:00

I'm working on the next album of Irish Songs for Cat Lovers. Here's a small taste of the album.


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Celtic Music Goals for 2008 #29 from 2008-01-28T18:00

Time to start planning for my world-conquering goals of 2008.


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  1. "I Saved the Planet Earth" by Marc Gunn from Listen
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Rambling at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival #28 from 2007-11-20T18:00

Let's take a moment to unwind with some interesting recent happenings at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival.


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  • Louisiana Renaissance Festiva...

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Live Space Madness! #27 from 2007-10-31T17:00

Who would've thought I'd ever get booked at a Goth Club. But Elysium in Austin, Texas wanted me there for an evening of Space Madness!


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Irish Sessions, Shopping in Venice and other Adventures in Italy #26 from 2007-07-07T17:00

I traveled through Italy and wrote some tunes, busked in the Veneto, shopped in Venice and then joined an Irish session outside of Rome.


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Don't Quit Your Day Job, Bards Ireland Trip Wrap Up #25 from 2007-06-30T17:00

Brobdingnagian Bards finally toured Ireland. We had an amazing experience. Hopefully, this episode will give you a chance to better experience our adventure.


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Seeing the Cliffs of Moher for the First Time #24 from 2007-06-14T17:00

We arrived at the Cliffs of Moher. I shared the audio experience and other fascinating moments on the Brobdingnagian Bards Tour of Ireland


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Wandering Dublin with Blarney in Ireland #23 from 2007-06-08T17:00

I arrived in Dublin and missed the tour bus for the Brobdingnagian Bards Tour of Ireland. So I had a few minutes to share my own early arrival experiences.


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A REAL Live Show with Marc Gunn in Eugene, Oregon #22 from 2007-02-09T18:00

I have some solo shows in Oregon. That brought me to a house concert in Eugene. Here's the entire show.


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  1. "The Naughty Kitty"

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Pump Up the Volume with American Beer, Beer, Beer #21 from 2007-01-10T18:00

Today, I share some thoughts about the movie Pump Up the Volume, Leonard Cohen and my involvement with the Austin Celtic Association.


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Pub Songs Live Evening with Marc Gunn #20 from 2006-12-03T18:00

If you don't have any gigs, make your own. Post it freely for everyone to enjoy. That's the idea behind this special episode where I perform a live show on a podcast from the comfort of my own h...

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Live Evening with Marc Gunn #19 from 2006-11-25T18:00

I decided to try something different today. I want to perform for you live from the comfort of my living room and share the show in podcast form. Let me know what you think.


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Interview With a Pirate, Captain Black Jack Murphy and Pirate Songs #18 from 2006-10-31T18:00

I had the pleasure of interviewing a pirate named Captain Black Jack Murphy as we started working on a CD together with Murphy on vocals and me on autoharp.


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Mongolian Monkey Devil of Tam Lin's Ballad #17 from 2006-10-15T17:00

Back with lots of new gigs with Brobdingnagian Bards. Plus I ponder how to start my own Renaissance Festival.


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Season Middle Earth with Larks in the Morning and a Song for Her #16 from 2006-10-05T17:00

Season 2 of the Pub Songs Podcast has now begun and I'm back with lots of new projects.


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  • "Middle Earth Bragging Song" by Listen
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Rattlin' the Folk Song Tradition with Skullcrusher Mountain #15 from 2006-09-17T17:00

I find I have a variety of different musical styles and songwriting interests that I share in this week's show. Plus, I brainstorm writing a song on the fly.


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Seven Drunken Nights with Pussycats, Heart and Soul #14 from 2006-08-27T17:00

I recorded a new song ala Jimmy Durante, who was an interesting chap.


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  • "Seven Drunken Nights" by Listen
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Remember Fiddler's Green #13 from 2006-08-05T17:00

This week, I will share music from the Podsafe Music Network and some friends.


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Irish Rovers Playing the Patriot Game #12 from 2006-07-15T17:00

It's too early in the morning and I am podcasting after finishing an episode of the Renaissance Festival podcast dedicated to pirates.


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The Night Paddy Murphy Died at the Vampire Club with Voltaire #11 from 2006-07-03T17:00

I was in a car accident before our expected tour. I guess I'll podcast instead.


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Why I Love Firefly? Done the Impossible with Bards #10 from 2006-06-28T17:00

Bedlam Bards have a new album and Brobdingnagian Bards were added to a Firefly documentary soundtrack. It's all in this week's show. Why I love Firefly?


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Rocky Road to the Best of Austin #9 from 2006-06-22T17:00

Talking about the Brobdingnagian Bards' upcoming one month tour.


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Seymoure Says Die Laughing with Sudden Death #8 from 2006-06-18T17:00

It's Father's Day and I play some music from Seymoure and Sudden Death, aka Devo Spice.


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Scottish Murder Ballads, If Myspace Was Real #7 from 2006-06-14T17:00

I got a post from myspace that I felt I needed to share.


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Ritalin and Crappy Pirates #6 from 2006-06-10T17:00

This week is just about the music. Here's some fun songs.


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  • "Wild Colonial Boy" by StoneRing from Samhain

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Offensive Murder Ballads and Songs with Emotion #5 from 2006-06-08T17:00

I wrote my first ever murder ballad inspired by an album Andrew and I came up with called Happy Songs of Death.


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Why Traditionalists Suck in Irish Music #4 from 2006-05-30T17:00

Someone posted a hate message for my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It struck a sensitive chord with me.


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All For Me Grog and a New Show Format #3 from 2006-05-27T17:00

IMPORTANT NOTICE:


The Pub Songs Podcast is undergoing a major change. The show started off with the plan to educate and teach pub songs from t...

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Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye #2 from 2005-12-05T18:00

Which came first the chicken or the egg. I first learned about "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye" from a popular American version written during the Civil War. That song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"...

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Waxie's Dargle #1 from 2005-07-25T17:00

If you enjoy American folk music you might be familiar with this tune. The American version is called "The Girl I Left Behind", but this is the Irish version of the song. It's called "Waxies Dar...

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