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Quest & Chorus #6: From Carnac to Fangorn | The End of the Quest (special feat: Pub Songs and Stories #310)04 Nov 202500:35:36

Over 3,000 stones rise from the fields of Carnac. They stand silent, waiting, like the trees of Fangorn Forest, patient and alive beneath their stillness. In this episode of Quest & Chorus, we walk among ancient alignments, uncover old legends, and listen to what endures. Featuring music from The Irish Lassies, Dublin Gulch, and Brobdingnagian Bards.

This is Quest & Chorus #310

0:27 - The Irish Lassies "Hammer Up Whisky Down" from Immigration Stories

5:20 - WELCOME TO QUEST & CHORUS

Welcome to Quest & Chorus, where ancient stones still speak and songs remember what trees never forget. I'm your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and typically host of this show as Folk Songs & Stories, but today, we call it Quest & Chorus.

Quest & Chorus is a 6-part podcast series. I fuse Celtic and folk music, science fiction and fantasy, and travel into a podcast with a quest. In each episode, you will get a clue to unlock a secret reward. And at the end of the season, you will combine all of those clues to unlock an even bigger amazing reward.

And today we walk not into a forest—but into a field that feels like one. The Alignments of Carnac stretch across the land like rows of rooted giants. They are silent. But not still. And if you listen… they speak in echoes. Today we talk of nature, of memory, and also of what I learned about food waste.

WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FOOD

  1. Freezing fruit
  2. Composting
  3. Planting
  4. Pickling vs fermenting
  5. Soups
  6. Granola

You don't have to do it in one day. It's taking me several years. And it doesn't have to be perfect. You just have to be open to learning.

Check out Sustainable Jungle and One5C. They have a lot of real, practical and non-judgemental tips on how to be more eco-friendly with your food and your life.

If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that at PubSong.com.

UPCOMING SHOWS

15:37 - Dublin Gulch "Sarah Daly/The Copper King's Daughter" from Tap 'Er Light

Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you listen. Email pictures of where you're listening to follow@celtfather . I'll send you a free gift and you can learn more about how to follow this podcast.

19:59 - NEWS

  • Celtic Christmas Music releases the first official episode of the season.
  • Looking for volunteers to work the Nerdy Wonderland table and promote the event. It takes place Dec 7.
  • New Band with Inara–May Bloom. Planning to release an Album Pin and Single

A big thanks to my…

GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON

If you enjoy this podcast or you love listening to my music, please follow my Celtfather Patreon page. You can sign up for free and get updates on what's new and you can get an ad-free edition of this podcast before public listeners.

But you get so much more when you become a Patron of the Arts. Patreon is one of the ways modern musicians and podcasters make a living. For just $5 per month, you'll get exclusive, unreleased songs, podcasts, video concerts, bootleg concerts, and so much more. Email follow@celtfather to get more details!

 Pull Up a Stool and Join the Band!

Follow me on Patreon for behind-the-scenes stories, ad-free episodes of Pub Songs & Stories, and a few free MP3s to take home. It's free to follow — but if you toss a coin in the bard's hat, you'll help keep the music playing every week.

TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos.

Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com.

In 2017, I led a Celtic Invasion of Brittany. You can read about our search for the Holy Grail in France. In the meantime, it's time for the…

QUEST & CHORUS of ALIGNMENTS OF CARNAC

Over 3,000 standing stones stretch in careful lines through the fields of Carnac. No one knows exactly why they're here. Were they a celestial map? Some say they mark burial grounds. But walking by them, I didn't feel like I was in a graveyard. I felt like I was among the elders. It reminded me of Fangorn Forest, home of the Ents.

In The Lord of the Rings, Fangorn is a place where time moves slowly. Trees remember battles that men have forgotten. Carnac is a lot like that. The stones are not dead. They're just waiting.

I can't help but wonder who placed them here, so careful and deliberate. The stones of Carnac weren't raised by elves or Ents, but by real people. Neolithic builders, thousands of years before written history. Here's what we know about them.

HISTORY OF THE ALIGNMENTS OF CARNAC

The Alignments of Carnac in Brittany, France, are one of the most remarkable prehistoric monuments in Europe. They consist of long rows of standing stones (menhirs) and other megalithic features that stretch across the landscape.


Archaeological studies show that many of the stones date from between about 4,800 and 3,500 BC — some recent research suggests parts were erected as early as 4,600 BC.


The site is not a single line but a complex of alignments: four major groups (for example, Ménec, Kermario, Kerlescan, Petit Ménec) that lie in the commune of Carnac and its surroundings.


Originally, these stones were erected by Neolithic peoples who lived in what we now call Brittany. Their purpose remains a subject of debate: some propose they were ritual or ceremonial, others suggest funerary meaning, or perhaps linked to astronomical patterns or seasonal calendars.

Over the millennia, many stones were removed, toppled, or reused in local buildings, especially in historic times. The word "alignments" refers to the visible rows of standing stones that still remain.

Today, the Alignments of Carnac are protected as important heritage sites. Research continues to refine their dating and function, and the monuments remain a remarkable testimony to the ambition and organisation of prehistoric communities.

References:

LEGENDS & MYTHS OF CARNAC

There are actual legends connected to the Carnac stones. One of the most widely told involves Saint Cornély. According to Breton tradition, Cornély was being pursued by soldiers. He and his oxen fled, and the stones of Carnac are said to be the soldiers turned to stone as a result of divine intervention.


Another version says the stones were dancing at midnight on Christmas Eve, and people who saw them would be crushed beneath as the stones marched to the sea.


While these legends don't claim to explain the actual Neolithic origins of the stones, they illustrate how later generations understood and imagined the dramatic rows of stones in their landscape.

MY THOUGHTS on CARNAC

  • Your walk through Carnac: Describe how it feels to be watched by stone that might remember more than you do. PLUS
  • Environmental reflection: These monuments lasted thousands of years. What are we building that will last that long?
  • "Heart of Fangorn" as a prayer for the planet: This song speaks for trees, for roots, for voices we ignore in our haste.
  • In Fangorn, the Ents stand watch over the woods. At Carnac, the menhirs stand silent on the moor. If they could speak, what would their witness be?
  • The Ents of Fangorn resist change; the stones of Carnac endure it. When do you find yourself standing still while everything else moves?

27:48 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Heart of Fangorn" from Memories of Middle Earth

HEART OF FANGORN

Lyrics and music Marc Gunn

Long before men tread Middle-Earth,
Before the dwarves and elves gave birth,
There sprouted a race for the trees' defense
In the heart of Fangorn, there live the Ents.

Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room.
Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room.

Patient farmers they tend the woods.
Gaurdians of stems and of roots.
They hear the arbors' laments and wails
From falling axes and tearful trails.

Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room.
Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room.

For Living Creatures all roam the land,
But hasty judgements make careless hands.
One thoughtless word from a thoughtless king
A thousand creatures die beneath the trees.

Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room.
Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room.

The rivers will flow though their course may change.
The birds are born and will fly away.
Men will come and men will go,
But the Ents remain through the melting snow.

Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room.
Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room.

Mark it down. Because the stones are not silent. They're just slow to speak.

This is the final episode named Quest & Chorus. For that matter, it's also the final episode of Folk Songs & Stories, at least by those names. I ran a poll on Patreon to see what name people liked the most. The most popular name was Pub Songs & Stories. So we're moving back to that name.

That said, Quest & Chorus is not gone forever. This is just the beginning. I really liked this special feature and so in some episodes in the future, I hope to include a quest and chorus for you.

I also realized that the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, my award-winning flagship program, is a great show. But over the past decade, the podcast has become more and more dominated by instrumental Celtic music. Which is fantastic. I love a great set of tunes as much as the songs. But I feel like the singers and the songwriters lost out a bit.

I started playing music because I wanted to be a songwriter. I love all styles of music. I love learning how to write songs. Writing Celtic and folk songs are one of the reasons I continue to create music.

So another thing I will be doing with a section of the podcast is to continue to promote the singers, songs, and songwriters that I find whether on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast or wherever.

A great example is the interview that I'm sharing next time on the podcast. I interviewed Mikey Mason about his songwriting techniques. The things that inspire him to write a new song and share it each and every week for several years now.

I'm trying to write more songs myself, and I will continue to share them over on Patreon but hopefully every month I will have a new song that I can share in this podcast as well.

Additional References:

31:10 - CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Marc Gunn & Mitchell Petersen.

You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing.

Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra-rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe.

Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com!

#pubstories

 

Quest & Chorus #5: Crossing the Waves to Skellig Michael (special feat: Folk Songs & Stories #309)21 Oct 202500:24:55

The sea around Skellig Michael never rests. Waves slam the cliffs like a heartbeat, and mist rises from the rocks like breath from some sleeping giant. Eight miles off the Kerry coast, this jagged island looks less like a piece of earth and more like a fragment of another world.

More than a thousand years ago, monks climbed 600 stone steps to live here, chasing silence, prayer, and the edge of heaven. Today, visitors come for the same reason, though they may not know it. Whether you're drawn by faith, history, or a galaxy far, far away, Skellig has a way of making you listen to what the sea remembers.

And that's where today's story begins — between exile and return, faith and freedom, stone and surf. Because sometimes, we're all just trying to find our way back to the ocean. With Music from Niamh Dunne, Wolf Loescher, and Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira.

This is Quest & Chorus #309

0:58 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits

4:17 - WELCOME TO QUEST & CHORUS

Welcome to Quest & Chorus, where every wave might carry a myth, and every exile still dreams of home. I'm your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and typically host of this show as Folk Songs & Stories, but today, we call it Quest & Chorus. And today, we drift to the edge of the world, To Skellig Michael, where the sea swallows history and monks once whispered their prayers to gulls. It's also where a Jedi gave up the fight. And where a selkie sings himself back into the sea. Today's theme may seem like exile or perhaps it's where you truly belong.

Quest & Chorus is a 6-part podcast series. I fuse my love of Celtic and folk music, science fiction and fantasy, and travel into a podcast with a quest. In each episode, you will get a clue to unlock a secret reward. And at the end of the season, you will combine all of those clues to unlock an even bigger amazing reward.

If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that at PubSong.com.

UPCOMING SHOWS

6:24 - Wolf Loescher "Rovin' Journeyman" from Child of Alba

Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you listen. Email pictures of where you're listening to follow@celtfather . I'll send you a free gift and you can learn more about how to follow this podcast.

News

  • If you're looking for Celtic Halloween music, I have a large selection of such music. While my Happy Songs of Death album fits the bill, I also did a series of concerts inspired by that theme for several years. Follow the link in the shownotes for details.

A big thanks to my…

7:45 - GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON

If you enjoy this podcast or you love listening to my music, please follow my Celtfather Patreon page. You can sign up for free and get updates on what's new and you can get an ad-free edition of this podcast before public listeners.

But you get so much more when you become a Patron of the Arts. Patreon is one of the ways modern musicians and podcasters make a living. For just $5 per month, you'll get exclusive, unreleased songs, podcasts, video concerts, bootleg concerts, and so much more. Email follow@celtfather to get more details!

9:47 - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira "Going Home" from Here To Stay

13:15 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos.

In 2026, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com.

Let's begin the…

13:47 - QUEST & CHORUS of SKELLIG MICHAEL

Eight miles off the coast of County Kerry is the island of Skellig Michael. It is a jagged twin-peaked island. Its name comes from the Irish Sceilg Mhichíl which means Michael's Rock. It was dedicated to the Archangel Michael.

The island's history began in the sixth century. Monks sought isolation and closeness to God. So they settled there because the early Irish monastic tradition valued hardship, solitude, and spiritual testing. The monks carved out a small community on narrow terraces more than 600 steps above sea level.

The monastic settlement they built still survives. They built a cluster of beehive stone huts, stone crosses and terraces connected by narrow paths. Everything was dry-stone construction. That means they were fitted together without mortar. They were built so well that they have lasted over a millennium. The monks grew small gardens, caught seabirds and fish, and collected rainwater in cisterns. They survived off of what the island would allow.

Skellig Michael was a center of devotion to Saint Michael the Archangel sometime after the 8th century. The island was also a pilgrimage site for centuries. Climbing its steps was seen as a form of penance and spiritual renewal.

By the 13th century, life on Skellig Michael had become too difficult. Storms, isolation, and changing Church patterns led the monks to relocate to the mainland, near Ballinskelligs. But the island remained a place of pilgrimage well into the modern era.

Skellig Michael is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is recognized for its exceptional preservation of early Christian monastic life and its haunting natural beauty. It's also become familiar to a new generation as Ahch-To, the oceanic world where Luke Skywalker lived in exile in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

Even now, Skellig Michael stands as a symbol of endurance, of faith carved into stone, of solitude turned to sanctuary, and of the fragile bridge between human devotion and the raw power of nature.

LEGENDS OF SKELLIG MICHAEL

One of the more famous legends involves the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Milesian invasion of Ireland. It is recounted in the Lebor Gabála Érenn (the Book of Invasions). According to this myth:

  • As the Milesians sailed toward Ireland around 1400 BC in the mythic narrative, a storm was caused by the Tuatha Dé Danann. They are one of the faerie-like supernatural race in Irish mythology. Skellig's cliffs are sometimes mentioned as one of the treacherous places where ships were driven ashore.
  • One version says Irr, a son of Míl Espáine (the mythic ancestor of the Gaels), was travelling from the Iberian Peninsula. He drowned and was buried on Skellig.

MY THOUGHTS on SKELLIG MICHAEL

20:02 - Marc Gunn "Selkie's Life" from Come Adventure With Me

Thank you for returning to the sea with me. Skellig Michael is not the end of the story. But it's where stories are kept safe.

Next time, we wander the great alignments of Carnac, stones older than myth, standing like trees in time. Until then… If the sea calls you, don't be afraid to answer.

23:39 - CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Quest & Chorus. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen.

You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing.

Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment.

Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com!

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When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling #30031 May 202500:28:19

We're celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. I'll share a story about "When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling". You'll find out how about how my first Kickstarter did 4 years before Kickstarter existed. Plus, you'll enjoy rockin 'traditional music from High Octane out of France.

This is Folk Songs & Stories #300

0:45 - Marc Gunn "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion

2:37 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I'm also a cat lover as you'll hear later on in the show. This show is for fans of my music.

If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.

3:00 - NEWS

3:13 - UPCOMING SHOWS

4:02 - High Octane "Eastern Vagrant" from High Octane

9:55 - SUPPORT THE CLUB

The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be a blog, an exclusive podcast, downloadable song, printed sheet music, or stories from the road. Plus, you'll get access to all of my Coffee with The Celtfather video concert series. Email follow@celtfather !

If you can't support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons:

--CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure to one of the Celtic nations and other exciting locations. In 2025, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Galicia is indeed one of the more obscure Celtic nations to those of us who are most familiar with Ireland and Scotland.

Find out more at CelticInvasion.com.

11:43 - IRISH DRINKING SONGS FOR CAT LOVERS KICKSTARTER

In 2005, I decided to fund my second solo album, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers, with a Kickstarter. Well, officially Kickstarter hadn't started yet. It would be another four years before that happened. However, I ran the Kickstarter in a very similar way. I set different levels and ended up raising over $10,000 to fund the album.

Admittedly, that was not all profit. In fact, I had far higher expenses back then because I didn't know how to run a fundraising campaign back then. Nevertheless, it was a huge success and I was able to order 1000 copies of this CD.

I think I've printed over 3000 copies of this CD since it was released. But of course, now it is no longer available on CD with me at least. It's only available as a digital download or on an album pin.

On June 6, 2005, I released the second episode of the Cat Lovers Podcast to fund this album. Here's a re-release of that podcast episode.

11:56 - CAT MUSIC LOVERS #2: "WHEN KITTY EYES ARE SMILING", CATS STUCK IN DRAWERS (REBOOT)

  • A tabby cat stuck in the dresser drawers
  • A letter to Torre from Anthony Creech of Celtic Radio
  • Keeping cats indoors
  • Cat Galaxy, All Cats! All the Time!

24:25 - Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats "When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling" from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

"When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling" is a parody of the song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling". The lyrics to When Irish Eyes Are Smiling were written by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr. and set to the music of Enerst Ball for Olcott's production of The Isle O' Dreams. The music was published in 1912.

when kitty eyes are smiling

autoharp, lead vocal: Marc Gunn

flute: Hannah Gunn

bass, piano: Ari Koinuma

Did you find this episode entertaining? Share it with a friend.

27:12 - CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen.

You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing.

Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment.

Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com!

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Songs by Rie Sheridan Rose07 Jul 202000:35:50

The music of fantasy and Steampunk author, Rie Sheridan Rose is featured today 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 is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:18 - SONG: "Elves" from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

2:33 - WELCOME

-- Watch the show on YouTube.

I met Rie Sheridan Rose at Excalibur Fantasy Faire. That was the first Renaissance festival I performed at. Rie became a fan of my band Brobdingnagian Bards. But one day, before I got to know her, she handed me lyrics and a cassette out of the blue. She had written a song and asked if I would sing it.

I'll be honest. I was a bit lazy. I didn't want to try to learn her melody.I never really did anything with the cassette. But I loved the lyrics. So I wrote some music for it. Andrew and I started playing the song. It was extremely well-received. Eventually, it was recorded for the Bards' album, Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales.

One day, I asked her to write lyrics for a Firefly soundtrack. Then I asked if she would write some hobbit drinking songs with me. Then came a pirate and dragon Steampunk project I came up with.

Twenty years later, we have over 30 songs that we've written together!

And while I do talk about Rie every now and then during shows and in emails. I don't think I ever did a show dedicated to the songs she and I wrote. Nor have I done a podcast dedicated to our music together.

Back in June, I finally remedied that during Coffee with The Cetlfather. I'm pleased to share that show with you right now.

4:18 - LIVE COFFEE WITH RIE SHERIDAN ROSE SHOW

5:10 - "Scouring the Shire" from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

8:27 - "There's a Bug in Cabin Six" from As Long As I'm Flyin'

13:32 - "Come and Be a Pirate" from Pirates vs. Dragons

15:54 - "Keep Them Soaring" from Pirates vs. Dragons

20:18 - "Soul of a Harper" from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

24:18 - "Raise a Glass in Parting" from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

26:22 - "Browncoats Keep Flyin'" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs

I hope you enjoyed that show. If you did enjoy her songs, make sure you check out Rie Sheridan Rose's website. Read her books and let me know what you think.

30:11 - JOIN THE PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes)

What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast?  You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook.

Celtfather CD Photo Series: I'd like you to take a picture of one or more of your CDs in an interesting or creative way. Email me the photo. This is where you can get creative and have fun with my music.

30:57 - UPCOMING SHOWS

JUL 16: Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 7:30 PM EDT
JUL 18: The Lost Druid in Decatur, GA @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM EDT
JUL 24: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co in Alabaster, AL @ 7 - 9:30 PM CDT
JUL 25: Pepper Place Farmer's Market in Birmingham, AL @ 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
JUL 29 - AUG 2: Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN

WEDS: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook @ 11:00 AM EDT

32:04 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE

If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music and merch. Follow me on Spotify. And tell a friend.

You can also join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support funds my songwriting. it pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Your kindness pays for my time in producing this show. Plus, I take you behind-the-scenes every week with a Stories from the Road podcast.

You get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Thomas Browne, Quicksilver, Chris Wilson

32:49 - SONG: "Wear the Brown with Pride" from As Long As I'm Flyin'

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 19 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #riesheridanrose #steampunkauthor

PUB CHAT

 

Summer in Scotland23 Jun 202000:28:17

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

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:20 - SONG: "Come Ye By Atholl" from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion

2:28 - WELCOME

-- Show review of The Lost Druid
-- New video: Inara's Fairy Walk
-- Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics Updated with Credits and videos: Reavers' Lullaby, Why Do You Torture Me, Mingulay Boat Song, She's Shiny, Zombie Love Song, Gollum Blues, Harry Potter and the Rising of the Moon, Purple Flower, Soul of a Harper, Thorin's Eulogy, Elves

9:37 - SONG: "I'm A Rover, Seldom Sober" from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion

12:06 - STORY: SUMMER IN SCOTLAND

-- Have any questions about Celtic Invasion Vacations? Let me know.
-- Celtic Invasion of Loch Lomond

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

17:30 - PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes)

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook.

Celtfather CD Photo Series: I'd like you to take a picture of one or more of your CDs in an interesting or creative way. Email me the photo. This is where you can get creative and have fun with my music.

19:20 - SONG: "Kilty Pleasure" from Selcouth

22:40 - UPCOMING SHOWS

JUN 24: Coffee with Rie Sheridan Rose on Facebook @ 11:00 AM EDT
JUN 25: Tucker Brewing Company in Tucker, GA @ 6:30 - 8:30 PM EDT
JUN 27: Quarantinpalooza on Facebook @ 7:00 - 9:30 PM EDT
JUN 28: The Courtesan & The Cabin Boy on Facebook @ 4 PM EDT

JUL 16: Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 7:30 PM EDT
JUL 18: The Lost Druid in Decatur, GA @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM EDT

WEDS: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook @ 11 AM EDT

24:27 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE

If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music and merch. Follow me on Spotify. And tell a friend.

You can also join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support funds my songwriting. it pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Your kindness pays for my time in producing this show. Plus, I take you behind-the-scenes every week with a Stories from the Road podcast.

You get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Thomas Browne, Quicksilver, Chris Wilson

25:09 - SONG: "Gollum Blues" from What Color Is Your Dragon?

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 19 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #scotland #scottishtravel

PUB CHAT

The Hobbit Drinking Songs sheet music is back in stock!

What color is your dragon on a shag carpet?

Thyme that you should own Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion!

Kenzie's slug art. Isn't that hair luscious and beautiful?

 

Famous Irish Songs, Gerry O' Beirne09 Jun 202000:58:30

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

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:24 - SONG: "Irish Rover" from Going for Brogue

2:45 - WELCOME

-- Famous Irish Songs onshow #164
-- Post a review in Apple Podcasts.
-- Latest Celtic podcast: Pride Month and Celtic Women Singers
-- Coffee with Rie Sheridan Rose songs on Weds June 24
-- Get an EP when you support this week's show
-- Is there a song you want to learn to play? Contact me.
-- Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics Updated: Come By the Hills, Reavers Malcolm Reavers, Tough Times, A Well-Dressed Hobbit, My Father Was a Werewolf, Green Grow the Rashes

7:30 - SONG: "Star of the County Down" from How America Saved Irish Music

12:51 - STORY: Interview with Gerry O'Beirne

31:37 - SONG: "The Last King of Feothanach" by Gerry O'Beirne from Swimming the Horses

35:20 - PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes)

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook.

-- Celtfather CD Photo Series: I'd like you to take a picture of one or more of your CDs in an interesting or creative way. Email me the photo. This is where you can get creative and have fun with my music.

42:23 - SONG: "Galway Shawl" from Unreleased

46:41 - UPCOMING SHOWS

JUN 11: Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:30 PM EST
JUN 13: Quarantinapalooza on Sarah Donner's Facebook @ 7:00 PM EST (I go on around 8:15)
JUN 20: The Lost Druid, Decatur, GA @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM
JUN 25: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker, GA @ 6:30 - 9:30 PM
JUN 28: The Courtesan & The Cabin Boy on Facebook @ 4 PM EST

WEDS: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook @ 11 AM EST

50:57 - SONG: "Whiskey in the Jar" from St Patrick's Day

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

53:58 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE

If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music and merch. Follow me on Spotify. And tell a friend.

You can also join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support funds my songwriting. it pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Your kindness pays for my time in producing this show. Plus, I take you behind-the-scenes every week with a Stories from the Road podcast.

You get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Special thanks to my newest patrons: Patrcia C, Nathan Bursley, Sarabeth S, Matt L, James Lawlor, Not Higgins, Chuck Gunn, A Murphy, and LauraMay Sorkin who raised her membership

55:01 - SONG: "Black Velvet Band" from The Bridge

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 19 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs

PUB CHAT

> What are the top 5 most-famous Irish songs for you?

Kelley Durski:

1.) Kevin Barry (though that may be a Savannah thing)

2.) Molly Malone

3.) Wild Mountain Thyme

4.) Whiskey in a Jar

5.) Black Velvet Band

With honorable mentions to Beer Beer Beer, Fields of Athenry, Green Grows the Laurel, and A Stor mo Chro.

Joshua Ohmer: Most famous has to be Danny Boy, although it's not a favorite of mine. Then I'd say Whiskey in the Jar, Molly Malone... And if we can dip into modern Irish music, I'd say that The Cranberries' Zombie and probably something from U2, like Sunday Bloody Sunday should qualify as particularly famous Irish songs.

Janine Rinker: That's tough. I've only learned a few... Molly Mallone, Paddy Works on the Railway, a verse-ish of Danny Boy. I'd probably go with The Wild Rover and Whiskey in the Jar as the last two. I'd occasionally hear "They Kept the Pig in the Parlor" from my dad's family, but have to say that's an anti-Irish song.

Allan Marcotte: The Wild Colonial Boy, Bold Fenian Men, Whiskey in the Jar, Rising of the Moon and Brennan on the Moor

Matt Hughes: Wild Rover, Black Velvet Band, Whiskey in the Jar, Finnegan's Wake and Molly Malone

> Celtfather Photo Series

Allan Marcotte

Celia Garland

Janine Rinker

Jenn Wallace

Cool Celtic Summer, Mazz O'Flaherty28 May 202000:51:46

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.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:23 - SONG: "Purple Flower" from Name On My Soul

3:36 - WELCOME
-- Whiskers in the Jar Coffee Mug. Design created by Ingrid Houwers.
-- Post a review in Apple Podcasts.
-- New videos: Skellig Michael, Wild Kitty, Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers, Loch Lomond
-- Is there a song you want to learn to play? Contact me.
-- Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics Updated: Maid Went to the Mill, A Well-Dressed Hobbit, My Father Was a Werewolf, Come By The Hills, Reavers Malcolm Reavers, Tough Times, Green Grow the Rashes

9:16 - SONG: "Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits" from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

12:38 - Should I make a booklet to sell with CDs that tells the story of the CD?

14:58 - STORIES: Interview with Mazz O'Flaherty of Dingle Record Shop. I last interviewed her on show #74 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

37:18 - SONG: "I Will Stand On This Land" by The Borrowed Angels from The Borrowed Angels Singing Songs By Mazz O'Flaherty

39:07 - PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes)

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook.

41:40 - SONG: "Liquid Sunshine" from The Bridge

Let's Write a song together!

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

45:18 - SHOUT OUTS (new bands, albums, websites):

-- I have an interview with Ockham's Razor coming out the first Thursday in June. It's part of a Pride Month episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Kris Clements and I talk about the 50th anniversary of Pride Month and the LGBTQ Celtic community.

46:21 - UPCOMING SHOWS

JUN 11: Celtfather Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM EST
WEDS: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook @ 10:30 AM EST

If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music and merch. Follow me on Spotify. And tell a friend.

You can also join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to rough cuts of new music. Once a week, you will get a bonus podcast of Stories from the Road. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing this show. You get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Special thanks to my newest patrons: Patricia C, Nathan B, Sarabeth S, Matt Ledder, James L, Not Higgins

48:25 - SONG: "Heart of Fangorn" from Memories of Middle Earth

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 19 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #coolsummer #summerpodcast

 

PUB CHAT

Anna Paulson wrote on Twitter: "This is a poem I wrote while I listened to your live show on Facebook.  Thanks for the inspiration."

I asked her if I could share it.

Oh dear harp,
Will you sing for me?
Please sing me a song to set my heart free.

Every time a bard plucks your strings,
Everyone gets up, dances, and sings.
Please, please do that for me.

My hands are clumsy,
My voice is shrill,
But your song still gives me a thrill.

I am no bard,
Music for me is hard.
Yet I'm the only one here to play you.

So please dear harp,
Sing for me,
A song to set any soul free.

Star Wars Drinking Day, Skellig Michael04 May 202000:34:30

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 is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:18 - SONG: "Jedi Drinking Song" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

4:12 - WELCOME

-- Post a review in Apple Podcasts
-- Latest Celtic Podcast: Irish & Celtic Music Patronage
-- New Videos: Ballincollig Castle and Wild Rover (here's the parody "Wild Kitty")
-- Get your Irish Force Quote shirt while they last
-- Is there a song you want to learn to play? Contact me.
-- Sign up to Patreon from May 1-15 and you'll get a free Marc Gunn sticker, and I'll play a bonus internet concert for you on May 14.
-- Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics Updated: Come By the Hills, Happy Birthday from Ireland, Wild Rover, Loch Lomond

12:56 - SONG: "Lusty Young Sith" from What Color Is Your Dragon?

12:07 - STORY: Skellig Michael

-- Blog: Skellig Michael, Puffins, Star Wars
-- Blog: Secrets to Visiting Skellig Michael
-- Video: Jedi Mickey on Skellig Michael

18:43 - SONG: "Jedi Mickey" from I Will Not Sing Along

21:57 - PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes)

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook.

24:39 - SONG: "A Drop of Jedi Blood"

We'll fly the Millenium Falcon along, and we'll all hang on behind.

A drop of Jedi blood, wouldn't do you any harm
A drink in the cantina...
Shooting Greedo...
"Our only hope"...  Sharon Powers
100 stormtroopers couldn't... James Smith
Your father's lightsaber... Joshua Ohmer
A twi'lek dancing girl...
A jawa selling droids...
A hermit in a swamp...
A lightsaber duel... Oh.... wait. Unless your last name is Skywalker... Matt Hughes
A backwards talking frog... Sarah Crocket

28:53 - UPCOMING SHOWS

  • MAY 7: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM EST
  • MAY 13: BOG OFF on Bards Facebook @ 10:30 AM EST
  • May 14: Gunn Runners Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM EST
  • WEDS: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook @ 10:30 AM EST

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music and merch. Follow me on Spotify. And tell a friend.

You can also join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to rough cuts of new music. Once a week, you will get a bonus podcast of Stories from the Road. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing this show. You get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: author DJ Jameson Smith, Troy K, Melinda & Jeremiah Westly, and Brian O. Follow the link in the shownotes.

31:40 - SONG: "The Last Jedi Drinking Song" from I Will Not Sing Along

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 19 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #starwarsday #starwarsmusic

PUB CHAT

Rachel Bryant posted a picture of her with my Irish Force Quote shirt. I asked if I could share.

What does an amazing Star Wars Day look like to you?

Christi Chalmers replied: "It was supposed to look like a day at Galaxy's Edge building lightsabers, but of course we had to reschedule. Now I'll be turning 40 there instead, as long as they're open in September!"

Janine Rinker replied: "My student has finished his final. But really I'm waiting for towel day (May 25th)."

Celtic Music for Arbor Day, Gougane Barra21 Apr 202000:37:20

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.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:15 - SONG: "Rattlin' Bog" from St Patrick's Day Songs for Kids

3:28  - WELCOME

-- Bard Bog Off!
-- Themed Shows. What theme should I podcast about in the episodes to come?
-- Past episode: Bliss in Gougane Barra, Ireland #34.
-- Find out more John Wilmott's Carrowcrory Cottages.
-- Watch Celtfather Live April Concert.
-- Listen to my sing "Kilty Pleasure" in Show #200: St Patrick's Day Guilty Pleasure.
-- Next CD: Selcouth.
-- Is there a song you want to learn to play? Contact me.
-- Updated Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics: Song requests
-- Plant a Tree on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
-- Watch the show on YouTube or Listen to the extended version as Patron.

7:54 - STORY: Gougane Barra 12 Years Later

15:25 - SONG: "Kilted For Her Pleasure" from Kilted For Her Pleasure

18:08 - PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes)

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook.

24:17 - SONG: "Johnny Jump Up" from Happy Songs of Death

29:43 - UPCOMING SHOWS

MAY 7: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
WEDS: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook @ Time Varies

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music and merch. Follow me on Spotify. And tell a friend.

You can also join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to rough cuts of new music. Once a week, you will get a bonus podcast of Stories from the Road. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing this show. You get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Special thanks to my newest patrons: Catherine Masterson, Dell C. and Scott & Melanie Wienhusen

33:04 - SONG: "Wild Mountain Thyme" from The Bridge

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 19 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #celticmusic #treesongs

 

PUB CHAT

Stan Berry emailed a photo: "Saw and enjoyed this video. I'm just a bit jealous. I'm looking out my front door at this. Six inches since last night."

Re: Sci F'Irish music

Janine Rinker replied about Sci F'Irish music: "Hi Marc, I would expect Sci-F'irish music to include original Sci-Fi music, traditional Irish music and Sci-Fi parodies of Irish music.  Per Arthur C. Clarke, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic", which you could use to justify including fantasy with sci-fi, if you like. I would not be surprised if some Scottish music was included, since I think greater care is taken to distinguish Scottish from Irish where one or both groups are a major presence."

Crazy Jay says, "Star Wars and Lord of the Rings"

I had some comments that came in along with tips from my April Celtfather Live show:

Joyce emailed me a donation: "Just a small gift to make up for losing some revenue while on vacation through the end of the month. Your podcast is an oasis some days. And thank you also for being a SJW. How could it ever be right to stand-up for injustice? Crazy."

Troy emailed a tip: "Why not tip in advance, right? lol. Looking forward to the show, thank you. Hope you and yours are doing well during these weird times. Stay safe out there."

What theme should I explore in upcoming Pub Songs Podcast episodes?

Jamie Richards: "Staying Connected or Community might be fun" and "I always like stories, whether a song that is in itself a story, the story behind a song, or just stories in general."

Carol Baril: "Anything with a positive spin! Need optimism really bad!"

Karen Mitchell Carothers: "Anything that doesn't have to do with COVID. Seriously. I'm even tired of FuMP songs about quarantine. I'd love to hear more about your celtic travels... I've only been to southwest Ireland myself, though we are hoping to go to Scotland next year (mainly south central Scotland, I think... the Carruthers ancestral area... visit the family ghost...)"

Jenn emailed: "Hey! Totally unasked for suggestion ?? but you should totally market that one quote "I've never known what it means to be normal/nor have I knowingly cared". I'm a mental health therapist and I would totally buy that as a poster for my office - or as a tshirt for normal life. Just a thought! Thanks!"

Melba Langley emailed: "Hi Marc! I stumbled across your demon lullaby in an obscure board back in early 2010. I had a high risk pregnancy,  couldn't drive, and had my terminally ill father in law living with us. I planned a whole nursery theme around this awesome song I downloaded.  My husband freaked out. We went with ladybugs.

Fast forward to this wonderful social isolation,  and I told my now 9 year old about the story behind her ladybug decor.  She loved it. She asked me to paint monsters on her walls, and to scribble parts of the lyrics in red on the walls,  simulating blood. For the first time since a computer crash that corrupted the demon lullaby download, I looked you up.

My kid has been singing,  "you used to have a sister" all day long.  My husband is freaking out. But hey, we have time to redo her room,  right?

In 2010 I found both monsters and demons underneath there bed, btw. I think it's awesome.  If we can get paint delivered, you'll get pictures."

 

Cat Music... and Kilts?07 Apr 202000:30:04

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. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:17 - SONG - "Catnipped Kitty" from Whiskers in the Jar

2:52 - WELCOME

-- Setup Godin talks about Curation on Season 6 Ep 13 of the Akimbo podcast. Check out Seth's blog about curation too.
-- 1st Quarter Goal Reviews: BEST WAYS TO GROW MY FANBASE: Live Shows, Promote hit songs, Give away free music, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Music videos with covers, keywords, or popular songs. One evening video concert per month. Coffee. At least one newbie concert a month. Create an event.
-- Two new videos: Lookout Mountain w/Prettiest Hobbit and The Pocket in Georgia w/Moria
-- Free CD Offer
-- Speaking of free… You can own my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers album for free on Bandcamp for the next couple o' months. It's setup for pay-what-you-want model. Or you can stream all of my cat music on Spotify. Yes. There's more than what you see here.
-- Cat Music Lovers Podcast
-- Updated lyrics for songs: Furagone's Wake, Red Red and Black, Henry Martin, Danny Boy, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.
— Watch the show on YouTube or Listen to the extended version as Patron.

10:37 - SONG: "Kitty Martin" from Whiskers in the Jar

13:36 - PUB CHAT: Our New Kittens. Tell me about your cats.

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook.

18:40 - SONG: "Danny Boy for Cat Lovers" from Whiskers in the Jar

21:29 - Cats and Kilts

23:28 - SONG: "When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling" from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

25:15 - UPCOMING SHOWS

  • APR 9: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
  • Every Weds: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook @ Time Varies

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy my music and merch. Follow me on Spotify. And tell a friend.

You can also join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to rough cuts of new music. Once a week, you will a bonus podcast of Stories from the Road. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing this show. You get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Special thanks to my newest patrons: Jason D, Karen C, Max M, Leslie M, Tim S, Sarah C, Catherine Masterson

27:23 - SONG: "Lord of the Pounce" from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #catmusic #catsongs

PUB CHAT

Janine Rinker sent me a happy birthday picture.

What kind of art do you create (if any), and What are your biggest challenges as an artist?

Matt Hughes: "Like you Marc, I am a musician, the biggest challenge for us, is getting people to listen to something other than Pop music or classic rock..."

Joshua Ohmer: "Photography, mostly. Calligraphy, too, but I dabble in a bunch of things. But that's my challenge. I'm a dabbler. It's hard for me to stay focused and create things.

Tina Richardson" I like to paint, sketch sew and and just about anything artsy but my problem is time and space."

Rie Sheridan Rose" Writing, photographing, general mayhem. Not enough time or money..."

Janine Rinker: "I used to write poetry. Now it's mostly pen and ink and/or colored pencil. It's hard to get started, and I had a lot of scientific illustration projects that I was doing for classes, so I'm in the habit of gridding stuff, which is tedious, instead of drawing much freehand. I've got a partly finished alligator and a pathophysiology illustration I may give up on in my sketchbook now, also a flag and puppy picture I seem to have lost the reference photo for."

What cat songs would you like to hear on the show? What song does your cat love to hear the most?

Carol Baril" "My kitties like Wild Kitty and Catnip kitty. Everytime they hear meows they look around for other cats

Vonda Hilyard Heverly: "The Danny Boy one had to have been written about my cat! We sing 'Sonny Boy!'"

Karen Mitchell Carothers" "My cats don't seem to like any music, but I like them all. Trying to remember the title of the one that reminds me most of my cats."

Pat Var: "Lord of the Pounce"

 

St Patrick's Day Leprechaun17 Mar 202000:24:36

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 of live streaming video shows!

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:09 - SONG - "The Leprechaun" from St Patrick's Day Songs for Kids

3:11 - WELCOME

  • -- Kickstarter for Selcouth raised $8834. Thank you!
  • -- #8 artists on Reverbnation. Scythian is #4
  • -- Check my blog Free St Patrick's Day music blog!
  • -- There's a 2-Hour St Patrick's Day episode of the podcast. Lots of great music. In particular, check out Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Stringer's Ridge Band, and The Selkie Girls. Plus, there's last week's 17 for St Patrick's Day. You can download all 17 Celtic MP3s for free.  Subscribe to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
  • -- A whole bunch of St Patrick's Day events were canceled this year. Everyone who loves St Patrick's Day is a bit bummed. I thought about reviving my St Patrick's Day Internet Music Festival. It was a fun event. But I don't have the time this year. I have Daddy Daycare duty. Fortunately, Lady Susan of Thunder on the Plains decided to organize a  St Patrick's Day fest of her own. She calls it LemonAid - St. Patrick's Day Virtual Festival. There are two stages: Instagram and Facebook. The shows start at noon central and go til 9 PM.
  • -- Of course that's not all of the free St Paddy's Day concerts. Also check out: The Gothard Sisters, Barleyjuice, Tiffany Schaefer, SeaStar, The Selkie Girls. If you know of anyone else, please post in the comments or in our Facebook group.
  • -- Watch the show on YouTube 
  • -- Free St Patrick's Day CD Offer.
  • -- Updated lyrics for songs: Happy Birthday From Ireland, St Patrick Never Drank, Finnegan's Wake

7:43 - PUB CHAT: What is Sci F'Irish to you?

Chat in the pub. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email or chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook.

9:36 - UPCOMING SHOWS

MAR 26: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker, GA @ 6:30 PM

Every Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook

11:26 - SONG: "Isn't It Grand, Boys" from Happy Songs of Death and "Isn't It Grand to Be Walking Undead" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs

13:51 - SONG: "Red, Red, & Black" from Happy Songs of Death

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the songs.

Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link at marcgunn.net.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Special thanks to my newest patrons: Jason D, Karen C, Max M, Leslie M, Tim S, Sarah C, Catherine Masterson

17:56 - SONG: "Tough Times" from Selcouth

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

21:36 - SONG - "Furagone's Wake" from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #leprechaun #stpatricksday

PUB CHAT

What are your Sci F'Irish fandoms?

Karen Cox said: "so just SciFi not fantasy (because we know what that answer is, mellon nin) Star Trek, Star Wars, Dune"

She then added: "For Gondor!" I'll include Lord of the Rings."

Sarah Crockett: "Firefly, Lexx, Mandalorian, Dune

Matt Hughes wrote: "Star Wars, Star Trek, MCU, DCEU, Dr. Who, Firefly, LOTR, Harry Potter, and more than I can think of right now.

Karen Mitchell Carothers: "Star Trek, Harry Potter... Supernatural can count, right? The Expanse. Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books (still working through first read). And anything steampunk (which ties back to the Irish/Celtic/UK)

Sharon Powers wrote: "Hmm... The Last Unicorn, all things Tolkien, Star Wars, Star Trek TNG & Picard (working on the rest ??), possibly The Witcher (enjoyed the Netflix show; interested in the rest), Robin McKinley's Deerskin, Harry Potter, Firefly, Supernatural, Michael Green's Quest lore, The Secret of Kells... I'm doubtless missing plenty but that's a fair start. ??

Allan Marcotte shared: "Tolkien, Star Trek, Star Wars, Firefly, Twilight Zone, The Night Stalker TV series, X Files, Grimm, Warehouse 13"

Bill McKissack: "Dr. Who, lotr, arrowverse, star wars, star trek, warehouse 13, mtg, various anime, and much more

Pat Bowne: "The Crock of Gold."

Carol Baril shared: "Doctor Who, Star Wars, Firefly, Marvel (especially Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Guardians of the Galaxy), Godzilla and all things dinosaurs (think Jurassic Park and World)! When I was a kid, loved Dark Shadows (boy I'm giving my age away)!"

Miranda Nelson: "Doctor Who, Firefly, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Supernatural, Song of the Sea

Rob Wilson: "Doctor who, firefly, Harry potter, lotr, star trek, star wars, Dresden files, star gate, various flavors if eastern fantasy."

 

Sci Fi St Patrick's Day10 Mar 202000:33:52

We're talking Sci F'Irish music for St Patrick's 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 is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:22 - SONG - "Whiskey in the Jar" by Marc Gunn from St Patrick's Day

3:11 - WELCOME

-- #8 artists on Reverbnation. Scythian is #4
-- Kickstarter for Selcouth resched stretch goal. Ends on March 13!
-- New Single: Molly Malone (feat. Jesse Ferguson)
-- Free CD Offer
-- Want 17 Free Celtic MP3s? Subscribe to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

-- Watch Sci Fi St Patrick's Day on YouTube.
-- Updated lyrics for songs: Freedom Costs, Thorin's Eulogy, Breathing, Slainte Mhaith, Flower of Scotland, Kilted For Her Pleasure, Rocky Road to Dublin, I'll Tell My Ma

10:11 - SONG: "Monahan's Mudder's Milk" by Marc Gunn from Kilted For Her Pleasure

12:29 - PUB CHAT

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email or chat in the Celtic Geek group on Facebook.

Last week's Question: What is your heritage?

17:27 - SONG: "She's Shiny" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

21:31- UPCOMING SHOWS

MAR 12: St Patrick's Day Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
MAR 13: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL
MAR 14: St Patrick's Day at 5 Points, Birmingham, AL
MAR 14: The Camp, Huntsville, AL @ 7:30 PM
MAR 20-22: ConCoction, Cleveland, Ohio
MAR 26: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker, GA @ 6:30 PM

APR 4-5: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX
APR 11-12: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX

Every Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook

23:52 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: What is Sci F'Irish?

Question of the Week: What are your sci F'Irish fandoms?

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the songs.

Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link at marcgunn.net.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Special thanks to my newest patrons: Jason D, Karen C, Max M, Leslie M, Tim S, Sarah C, Catherine Masterson

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

30:31 - SONG: "Old Dun Cow" by Marc Gunn from Not Every Day Is St Patrick's Day

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #macintyre #stpatricksday

 

PUB CHAT

Jack Higgs emailed a photo: "Marc, Thanks for the podcast. I normally listen at the office, but today I'm working from home and watching via YouTube. I first heard you at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in 2015, and would love to see you back here again."

Shamrock Pub Songs, Serenity Valley Waltz03 Mar 202000:41:08

Leprechauns, Irish street songs, ghost stories, and a free Celtic MP3s, a free CD, and lots more today 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 is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:22 - SONG: "The Leprechaun" by Marc Gunn from St Patrick's Day for Kids music

3:45 - WELCOME

9:49 - SONG: "I'll Tell My Ma" by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lovers Companion and St Patrick's Day for Kids

11:26 - PUB CHAT

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Question of the Week: What is your heritage?

22:19 - SONG: "Genetic Counseling Song" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

26:42 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: Serenity Valley Waltz

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the songs.

Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link at marcgunn.net.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Jason D, Karen C, Max M, Leslie M, Tim S, Sarah C

31:30 - SONG: "Serenity Valley Waltz" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

35:28 - UPCOMING SHOWS

  • MAR 7: The Lost Druid, Decatur, GA @ 7:30 PM
  • MAR 12: St Patrick's Day Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
  • MAR 13: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL
  • MAR 14: St Patrick's Day at 5 Points, Birmingham, AL
  • MAR 20-22: ConCoction, Cleveland, Ohio
  • MAR 26: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker, GA @ 6:30 PM
  • APR 4-5: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX
  • APR 11-12: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX
  • Every Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

38:48 - SONG: "Wild Kitty" by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

PUB CHAT

Janine Rinker emailed: "Hi Marc, I started looking for celtic music online because my philosophy professor claimed that Irish music is mainly drinking and fighting songs (it isn't all...).  Anyway, after listening to the same songs by the same groups several times I got the idea of just skipping several pages of search and found your music.

I generally listen to your pubsongs podcast when I'm typing homework of some sort (I'm an adjunct professor at a community college, and something of a chronic student), although sometimes I'm playing games on Facebook instead.  You've gotten my family watching Firefly, and I gave some of your CD's as a Christmas gift to a friend who likes cats, but doesn't have any of her own anymore. Thanks for the bonus Christmas CD's you sent.

If you're not familiar with them, let me suggest Woods Tea Company and Cahill Dunne as other groups whose music you might want to play.  Both have some songs where the audience is encouraged to sing the chorus. Woods Tea Company has a variety of songs, but "This Side of the Sea" is an album specifically of Irish music.  Cahill Dunne is an Irishman who married an American. He plays piano, and sings a variety of styles of music, including traditional Irish, comedy and Western songs.

I really enjoy the variety of music on your podcast and listening to your adventures."

James H. emailed: "Hi Marc –Thanks for sending me the freebies!  I'm listening to Star of County Down, but not sure how to download the songs.  I can usually right click and "Save Target As", however, that's only saving the HTM (file location).  Is it only intended to listen on my computer?

We live in Modesto California.  We're Christian Baptists and our church is in Stockton.

I found you through my android podcast player, although most of my regular podcasts are on my iPhone.  I like to bring my tablet (android) on long trips to visit my daughters in college in Southern California.

My wife and daughters all play violin and my daughters played (still one daughter in it) the Modesto Youth Symphony Orchestra; they have played concerts in Canada, Austria and Czech Republic.  My oldest LOVES anything Celtic and would probably want to live in Ireland.

My dad's side of the family is from County Cork and Clare County.  My mom's side came over on the Mayflower.

Thanks again I'm enjoying your podcast!"

Albert D emailed: "Hello Marc, I love your shows, I love your music. Keep up the great work. That's awesome that the next few months are looking busier than you've been in years. LONG overdue. Congratulations and good luck. Could you please tell me what "coffee with the Celtfather" is all about? Thank you for your time. Peace be with you, God bless you, go in peace."

Allan Marcotte emailed: "Marc,I heard you singing Kilty Pleasure about taking pride in your Scottish heritage and wearing of the kilt. I am not of Scot or Irish descent but the song spoke to me.  My Dad was an American of French Canadian extraction but my Mom was German from the old country, she came to this country about 4 years before I was born. Growing up I was aware of my French Canadian heritage but I was very aware my German heritage.  I listened to traditional German music and still do though I don't speak the lingo and understand all the songs. My diet is heavily influenced by German cooking, I even make my own sauerkraut from scratch. It becomes very prominent at Christmas, the tradition of celebrating Advent, the visit from St Niklaus on 6 December and to me there is nothing prettier than Silent Night sung in German.  Looking forward to the new album."

#pubsongs #shamrock #irishsongs

Wild Kitty Turns 20: Paws, Pints, & Parodies #29928 May 202500:27:32

2025 is the 20 year anniversary of the release of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. We're resharing the Cat Lovers Podcast along with stories about the song that launched that album, "Wild Kitty". You'll also enjoy the music of Jesse Ferguson in this week's show.

This is Folk Songs & Stories #299

WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES

0:35 - Marc Gunn "Wild Rover" from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion

I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic folk musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. I'm also a cat lover as you'll hear later on in the show. This show is for fans of my music. But it's also for people who attend Celtic festivals, Renaissance festivals, and science fiction conventions.

If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.

Here's a weird request. I would like you to think of the first song that comes to your mind. Next, take a picture. Not one but three. Three pictures to tell a story. Perhaps you have a story to tell as well take some pictures and send them to me.

3:08 - NEWS

4:20 - UPCOMING SHOWS

5:02 - Jesse Ferguson "Bonnie Dundee" from Ten

8:45 - SUPPORT THE CLUB

The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be a blog, an exclusive podcast, downloadable song, printed sheet music, or stories from the road. Plus, you'll get access to all of my Coffee with The Celtfather video concert series. Email follow@celtfather !

If you can't support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons:

9:33 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure to one of the Celtic nations and other exciting locations. In 2025, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Galicia is indeed one of the more obscure Celtic nations to those of us who are most familiar with Ireland and Scotland.

Find out more at CelticInvasion.com.

9:43 - IRISH DRINKING SONGS FOR CAT LOVERS

In 2003, I was back from Dragon Con chatting with a friend on the phone. The Irish song "Wild Rover" was stuck in my head as we started talking about cats. The chorus came around and I started meowing. An idea started growing in my head. What if I parodied a bunch of traditional Irish drinking songs with lyrics all about cats.

I wrote my first three songs before the end of October. I then found Ari Koinuma in Austin to help me produce the single. I set up a website at CatDrinkingSongs.com. In December, someone posted the idea to Fark. I had 20,000 website hits in one day and hundreds of comments. I knew this was a great idea.

In May of 2005, I launched a podcast to help raise money for a CD of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. Thus was born the Cat Lovers Podcast.

10:54 - CAT MUSIC LOVERS #1: "WILD KITTY" AND CATS IN PHYSICS (REBOOT)

In honor of the 20 year anniversary of my first cat CD, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers, I am re-releasing the Cat Lovers Podcast on this feed. I'll also share new stories about the inspiration behind the album creation, including the liner notes from the album.

23:52 - Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats "Wild Kitty" from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

"Wild Kitty" is a parody of the traditional Irish song "Wild Rover".

autoharp, lead vocal: Marc Gunn

fiddle: James "Cedric" Hazlerig

bass, maracas: Ari Koinuma

bgv: Marc Gunn, Ben Hamby, Blake McCaig, Ari Koinuma

meows: Marc Gunn, April Porter, Ben Hamby, Blake McCaig,

26:41 - CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen.

You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing.

Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment.

Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com!

#pubstories

 

St Patrick's Day, Kilty Pleasure, Favorite Scottish Song25 Feb 202000:34:47

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

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:18 - SONG: "Nancy Whiskey" by Marc Gunn from Not Every Day Is St Patrick's Day

2:13 - WELCOME

-- What is your guilty pleasure?
-- Irish Song Lyrics
-- Video: The Prettiest Hobbit Adventure
-- Video: The Fairy Pools of Isle of Skye in Scotland
-- Cat Music Lovers Podcast
-- New Single: Molly Malone (feat. Jesse Ferguson)
-- Free CD Offer
-- Kickstarter for Selcouth goal is reached.

8:08 - SONG: "Kilty Pleasure" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

11:37 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: Behind "Kilty Pleasure

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the songs.

Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link at marcgunn.net.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Jason D, Karen C, Max M, Leslie M, Tim S, Sarah C

21:30 - SONG: "I'll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn" by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death

24:55 - UPCOMING SHOWS

MAR 7: The Lost Druid, Decatur, GA @ 7:30 PM
MAR 12: St Patrick's Day Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
MAR 13: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL
MAR 14: St Patrick's Day at 5 Points, Birmingham, AL
MAR 20-22: ConCoction, Cleveland, Ohio
MAR 26: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker, GA @ 6:30 PM

APR 4-5: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX
APR 9: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
APR 11-12: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX

Every Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook

26:17 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We're going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

26:45 - PUB CHAT

You can chat in the pub, please send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

31:17  - SONG: "Johnny Jump Up" by Marc Gunn from Not Every Day Is St Patrick's Day

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

PUB CHAT

Linda Morris emailed a photo: "Thank you for making me smile!"

What is your creative pleasure?

Carol Baril responded on Facebook: "Been working on stories for children. Maybe become an author when I retire from my day job!"

Karen Mitchell Carothers said, "Hrm. Well, I enjoy turning yarn into functional items. I'm also doing FAWM this year as a completely novice songwriter and kinda digging that so far. Though I'm only attempting lyrics right now."

What's your favorite Scottish song?

Marcia Claesson emailed: "I love Scottish music.  It's hard to pick one. I suppose if we're talking traditional Scottish ballads, I would say "Skye Boat Song."  So if I only have one vote, that would be it. However, if we're talking instrumental, I would say "Niel Gow's Lament on the Death of His Second Wife." And modern songs?  Nothing beats Dougie MacLean's "Caledonia." Thanks so much for your music. I hope you come to Lincoln, Nebraska (or somewhere close) sometime."

Allan Marcotte emailed: "Favorite Scottish song?  Either "Sound the Pibroch" or "Welcome Royal Charlie".  What can I say I am a hopeless romantic, there is nothing better than standing with and fighting for a lost cause against impossible odds."

Garrett Crowe emailed a photo: "Marc, I'm going through unemployment now, which means lots of tedious work I'm not very good at while job hunting... and trying to keep my spirits up. Nothing does it better than my Dungeons and Dragons sessions and listening to the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. This is a picture of me listening to the Top 20 while painting miniatures for a future Dungeons and Dragons game. I told you at GenCon last year your music gets me through tough times. You continue to aid me through the darkness. Thank you for all you do. Slainte"

#pubsongs #guiltypleasure #stpatricksday

Loch Lomond18 Feb 202000:23:27

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

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:24 - "Slainte Mhaith" by Marc Gunn from Kilted Kings CD Name On My Soul

2:29 - WELCOME

-- Question du Jour: What's your favorite Scottish song?
-- Social Promo Tip: Promote to a Facebook Group
-- CD Baby retail store closes. Buy CDs at MageRecords.com.
-- Free CD Offer
-- Kickstarter for Selcouth is launched.

7:48 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: "Loch Lomond"

Loch Lomond is a traditional Scottish song, Roud #9598. It was first published in 1841. The author is unknown, but the loch is the largest loch in Scotland.

I've heard a few different stories about the origins. Wikipedia lists the most-popular one being that is Jacobite song. It says there are references to it with the date 1746 attached. That was the year the Bonnie Prince Charlie's rebellion ended. They also have an additional verse that I've never seen used.

O braw Charlie Stewart, dear true, true heart,
Wha could refuse thee protection,
Like the weeping birk on the wild hillside,
How graceful he looked in dejection

Nevertheless, the song is about a Scottish soldier far away in France who tells a friend to "take the high road" home. The "high road" is of course life, and a regular path to Scotland. The "low road" is about dying and having his spirit head home.

You can find my lyrics and chords to my version of "Loch Lomond" to play along by following the link.

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the songs.

Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link at marcgunn.net.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Roderich V.

11:06 - "Loch Lomond" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

14:54 - UPCOMING SHOWS

FEB 20: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
MAR 7: The Lost Druid, Decatur, GA @ 7:30 PM
MAR 12: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
MAR 13: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL
MAR 14: St Patrick's Day at 5 Points, Birmingham, AL
MAR 20-22: ConCoction, Cleveland, Ohio

APR 4-5: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX
APR 9: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
APR 11-12: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX

Every Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

16:12 - PUB CHAT

17:30 - SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION TIP

20:26 - "Flower of Scotland" by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

PUB CHAT

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email. Next week, I'm releasing show #200. I would LOVE your feedback, congrats or whatever to celebrate this big milestone.

Thistle emailed: "Let me tell you of my sister. My little sister is 9 years old and did a while back suffer tremendous abuse at the hands of an idiot (who has been dealt with by the law). She doesn't speak to anyone, but music helps her to know she is safe and that is how I found your page and site. She loves Scottish music above all and I am making a fill 3TB hard-drive of music for her to remember that we love her and that she is now safe. So thank you for allowing the free download of your music even if it takes a while to get there. Kind regards."

#pubsongs #selcouth #lochlomond

True Heroism: Just A Hero11 Feb 202000:21:43

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.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon.

Subscribe to the podcast to show your support and get free music. PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:21 - "Why Do You Torture Me?" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

2:56 - WELCOME

-- What is your creative pleasure?
-- Free CD Offer
-- Kickstarter for Selcouth is launched.

5:22 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: "Just A Hero"

Someone once said that we are all heroes of our own stories. It's true. Even if some people forget it or don't feel like it. You don't need someone else to be your symbol of strength. You are a hero.

Yet too often selfish people try to steal your power to make them feel strong. Just like they do in Jaynestown on Firefly. So this song is about reclaiming your heroism from the rich who deceive and exploit you.

-- More about "Just a Hero" on Patreon
-- In the 'Verse Podcast: About Jaynestown

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the songs.

Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link at marcgunn.net.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Roderich V.

14:49 - UPCOMING SHOWS

FEB 15: The Lost Druid, Decatur, GA @ 7:30 PM
FEB 20: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM

MAR 7: The Lost Druid, Decatur, GA @ 7:30 PM
MAR 12: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
MAR 20-22: ConCoction, Cleveland, Ohio

APR 4-5: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX
APR 9: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
APR 11-12: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX

Every Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather, Facebook

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.

You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. You have just a few more days to save on this year's. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Or you can join the Celtic Geek Facebook group to respond to this week's question: What is your creative pleasure?

17:32 - "Mingulay Cat Song" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

#pubsongs #selcouth #jaynestown

Strange, But Marvelous03 Feb 202000:22:33

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. 

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge allows me to create music and podcasts for you!

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

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WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:34 - "Breathing" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth
I struggle daily to be present in my relationship with my wife, family, and friends. I'm not good at being present. My mind is moving and wandering too much. It's during those times, I feel it's necessary to take a breath. Breathe deeply and focus on what's truly important.

4:35 - WELCOME

-- Breathing on YouTube
-- Talk on pub songs podcast about Celtic Geek Facebook group
-- Brobdingnagian Bards CD I Will Not Sing Along is now on sale.
-- Kickstarter launches on Feb 10
-- What's an autoharp?
-- In the 'Verse Podcast

5:20 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD

Embrace your strange. Marvel at the difference That defines you. Defintions:

  • Rarely or little known; unusual; uncommon; strange; wonderful.
  • N. A wonder; a marvel.
  • Adj. Rarely known; unusual; strange.

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the music. Your support pays for the production and promotion of the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more at marcgunn.net.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Jason D. and Karen C.

13:50 - "Wherever I May Roam" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

16:37 - UPCOMING SHOWS

FEB 15: The Lost Druid, Decatur, GA @ 7:30 PM
FEB 20: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
MAR 7: The Lost Druid, Decatur, GA @ 7:30 PM
MAR 12: Internet Concert on YouTube @ 8:30 PM
MAR 20-22: ConCoction, Cleveland, Ohio

Every Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather, Facebook

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.

You have just a few more days to save on this year's. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

18:41 -- "Tough Times" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth
This is a song about mistakes. When times are tough, we can do dumb and selfish things. The challenge then is to recognize our error, and make a change.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

Frozen 2, Times Change30 Dec 201900:48:04

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

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge allows me to create music and podcasts for you!

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

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WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:19 -- "Loch Lomond" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

3:10 - WELCOME.

-- Selcouth means "When everything feels strange and different yet you find it marvelous anyway." Selcouth is the name of my new album. The Kickstarter to fund it will take place at the end of January 2020. Sign up to my mailing list so you don't miss it!

5:07 -- "Silent Place" by Jiggy from Translate

7:40 -- "Change the Ways of Now" by The Elders from TRUE

10:57 -- STORIES FROM THE ROAD: Frozen 2 and Transformation

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the music. Your support pays for the production and promotion of the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more at marcgunn.net.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Luke

28:21 -- "Change" by Black 47 from Rise Up

34:17 -- "Miss Thornton's / Climate Change's (Live)" by The Fretless from Live from the Art Farm

37:51 -- "Passing Place" by Hugh Morrison from The Other Side

45:08 -- TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.

You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In episode #191, I talk the itinerary of the 2020 Origins of Celtic Invasions. We will explore Venice, Vicenza, and Padova. We will see castles, sail rivers, explore hills and mountains, and eat amazing Italian food.

You have just a few more days to save on this year's. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

43:18 -- UPCOMING SHOWS

Jan 10-12: GaFilk, Atlanta, GA (not a guest)

Jan 24: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL

Jan 25: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL

Mar 20-22: Cleveland ConCoction, Cleveland, OH

Starting Jan 8, Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather, Facebook

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

45:01 -- "When She Held Me In Her Arms" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

Christmas Snow, Slainte Mhaith Christmas16 Dec 201900:42:58

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 angels in the show with Santa Claus on the Pub Songs Podcast.

The Selkie Girls, Eddie Biggins, Highland Reign, The Gothard Sisters, Brobdingnagian Bards, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Marc Gunn

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge allows me to create music and podcasts for you!

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email. 

Cead mile failte! Subscribe PubSong.net.  

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:18 -- "Taladh Chriosda" by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas
Pronunciation: Tall-uck Crees-da

4:55 -- WELCOME.

  • I have two new singles are coming out this month. And I will feature both in this show
  • Selcouth means "When everything feels strange and different yet you find it marvelous anyway." Selcouth is the name of my new album. The Kickstarter to fund it will take place at the end of January 2020. Sign up to my mailing list so you don't miss it!

7:01 -- "See Amid the Winter's Snow" by Heather Dale from Spark

10:39 -- "Glasgow Christmas Rain" by Highland Reign from A Celtic Christmas

14:28 -- STORIES FROM THE ROAD: About Slainte Mhaith Christmas

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You get first access to new music and once a week, you will enjoy a very personal look at the thoughts and stories behind the music. Your support pays for the production and promotion of the podcast, and it pays for my time in producing the show. You'll get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more at marcgunn.net..

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Alicia, Eric F, Ken K, and Luke M

23:57 -- "Slainte Mhaith Christmas" by Marc Gunn from Single

25:58 -- "Still, Still, Still" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow

29:09 -- TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. 

You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In episode #191, I talk the itinerary of the 2020 Origins of Celtic Invasions. We will explore Venice, Vicenza, and Padova. We will see castles, sail rivers, explore hills and mountains, and eat amazing Italian food. 

You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ 

30:19 -- "The Last Jedi Drinking Song" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along

34:02 -- "Ny kirree fo niaghtey (The Sheep are Under the Snow)" by Beth Patterson from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter

37:44 -- UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Jan 10-12: GaFilk, Atlanta, GA (not a guest)
  • Jan 24: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL
  • Jan 25: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL
  • Mar 20-22: Cleveland ConCoction, Cleveland, OH
  • Starting Jan 8, Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather, Facebook

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend. 

39:06 -- "Snowfall" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I'll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you'll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.net!

 

#celticchristmas #christmasmusic #irishchristmas #selcouth #whitechristmas #santaclaus #christmassnow

 

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas, Christmas Elves02 Dec 201900:45:44

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 Podcast.

Marc Gunn, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Celtic Woman, West of Eden, Hot Griselda, Cherish the Ladies

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

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and videos. Thank you!

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Cead mile failte! Subscribe PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:16 - "Let's Have A Celtic Christmas" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings

2:20 - WELCOME.

-- Celtic Christmas Podcast and new Patreon page
-- Blog: Christmas Around the Corner
-- Save 50% on some merch. Details are in my blog.
-- Selcouth Kickstarter launches at the end of January. When everything feels strange and different yet you find it marvelous anyway.
-- Brobdingnagian Bards album I Will Not Sing Along comes out on Feb 2
-- Three new singles are coming out this month, including "The Last Jedi Drinking Song" on Dec 13. Listen in show #182.
-- Irish Music Stories

7:42 - "Julius the Christmas Cat" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night

10:20 - "O Holy Night" by Celtic Woman from The Magic of Christmas

14:54 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: About Christmas Elves and my "Celtic Christmas Elf" song from Celtic Christmas Greetings podcast

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. At least once a week, I share Stories, blogs, and even new songs I'm working. There's a lot of exclusive content. And if it's new, you get to hear it all first.

22:54 - "Celtic Christmas Elf" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings

25:15 - "My Sweet December Love" by West of Eden from Another Celtic Christmas

28:26 -- TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.

You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In episode #191, I talk the itinerary of the 2020 Origins of Celtic Invasions. We will explore Venice, Vicenza, and Padova. We will see castles, sail rivers, explore hills and mountains, and eat amazing Italian food.

You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

30:00 - "Shooting Stars - Christmas All Year" by Hot Griselda from Sunbox

34:23 - "The Scottish King of Christmas" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings

36:42 -- UPCOMING SHOWS

Dec 12: Public YouTube Show
Dec 14: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker GA

Jan 10-12: GaFilk, Atlanta, GA (not a guest)
Jan 24: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL
Jan 25: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL
Mar 20-22: Cleveland ConCoction, Cleveland, OH
May 14-17: California Autoharp Gathering, Dunlap, CA
Sep 30-Oct 4: ALEP 5, Shakerstown, KY

Dec 4 & 11, Weds 10:30 AM EDT: Coffee with The Celtfather, Facebook, YouTube

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. You can join my Insiders Circle by becoming a Gunn Runner on Patreon. It's just five bucks a month and you get a lot of bonus content. Go to marcgunn.net to become an Insider today.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Lisa W

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

40:56 - "We Wish You A Merry Christmas Waltzes" by Cherish the Ladies from Christmas in Ireland

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net

 

Ranked-Choice Voting, Selcouth, Heart and Soul18 Nov 201900:49:44

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 beginning of the year. All of this plus music today on the Pub Songs Podcast.

Tullamore, The Gothard Sisters, Gillian Boucher, Farsan, Jil Chambless, Marc Gunn

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

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

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WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:20 - "Step It Out, Mary" by Tullamore from Six Strings and Coffee Beans

3:13 - WELCOME.

— In the 'Verse Podcast #8: Out of Gas
— Celtic Christmas Podcast and new Patreon page

5:47 - "The Sailor and the Mermaid" by The Gothard Sisters from Story Girl

9:53 - "Groovy Otis" by Gillian Boucher from Elemental

13:39 - New CD: Selcouth

21:47 - "Loch Lomond" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

24:37 - "Mingulay Cat Song" by Marc Gunn from Selcouth

28:46 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: A Better Way to Vote, Ranked-Choice Voting

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. At least once a week, I share Stories, blogs, and even new songs I'm working. You get to hear it all first.

34:53 - "Pronn An Caoran" by Farsan from Farsan
(prawn an cor-an)

38:13 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.

You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In episode #191, I talk the itinerary of the 2020 Origins of Celtic Invasions. We will explore Venice, Vicenza, and Padova. We will see castles, sail rivers, explore hills and mountains, and eat amazing Italian food.

You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

40:09 - "Foxy Devil" by Jil Chambless from The Ladies Go Dancing

43:26 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* WKD 29 NOVEMBER: Starbase Indy, Indianapolis, IN, US
* FRI 24 JANUARY: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Birmingham, AL
* SAT 25 JANUARY: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL
* Coffee with The Celtfather, Wednesdays at 10:30 am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. You can join my Insiders Circle by becoming a Gunn Runner on Patreon. It's just five bucks a month and you get a lot of bonus content. Go to marcgunn.net to become an Insider today.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: Gregory M, Alicia, Eric F, Ken K

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

46:37 - "Heart and Soul (ala Jimmy Durante)" by Marc Gunn from Gunn Runners Club

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net

 

#rankedchoicevoting #marvelous #celtfather

Cliffs of Insanity, Success Is Not a Zero-Sum Game, Van Morrison04 Nov 201900:37:06

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 failures and how you can win through generosity.

Brobdingnagian Bards, Van Morrison, The Doubleclicks, Marc Gunn

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

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Cead mile failte! Subscribe PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:17 - "I Will Not Sing Along" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along
(available Feb 2, 2020)

5:13 - WELCOME.

9:56 - "Dark Side of the Soul" by Van Morrison from 3 Chords & the Truth

13:45 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: Success is NOT a Zero-Sum Game

I want to encourage you to help someone else. Not just yourself. Help someone different from you.

If you enjoyed this episode of Stories from the Road, join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. At least once a week, I share Stories, blogs, and even new songs I'm working. You get to hear it all first.

In fact, I have a rough recording of a new song I released called "Breathing". It was inspired by the episode "Out of Gas" from the show Firefly. And you can be the first to hear about the next album will launch on Kickstarter in 2020.

24:47 - "Buttercup's Lament" by Marc Gunn from Soul of a Harper

28:11 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.

You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In episode #191, I talk the itinerary of the 2020 Origins of Celtic Invasions. We will explore Venice, Vicenza, and Padova. We will see castles, sail rivers, explore hills and mountains, and eat amazing Italian food.

You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

29:05 - "Cats & Netflix" by The Doubleclicks from Dimetrodon

31:36 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* FRI 15 NOVEMBER: Brennan's Irish Pub, Birmingham, AL, US
* SAT 16 NOVEMBER: Pepper Place Market, Birmingham, AL, US
* FRI 29 NOVEMBER: Starbase Indy, Indianapolis, IN, US
* Coffee with The Celtfather, Wednesdays at 10:30 am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. You can join my Insiders Circle by becoming a Gunn Runner on Patreon. It's just five bucks a month and you get a lot of bonus content. Go to marcgunn.net to become an Insider today.

Special thanks to my newest patron: Eric F, Alicia

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

33:27 - "They Call Me Crazy" by Marc Gunn from A Tribute to Love

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net

 

The Celts Invade Venice... Again21 Oct 201900:38:50

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, Alexander James Adams, Vince Conaway, Ciunas, and special guest Tom Smith

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

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Cead mile failte! Subscribe PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:18 - "Twa Corbies" by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death

3:12 - WELCOME.

6:41 - "Samhain" by Alexander James Adams from UnSeelie Self

10:10 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: Itinerary for Celtic Invasion Vacations 2020: Origins of Celtic Invasions

- TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

26:46 - "Riding on a Load of Hay" by Vince Conaway from Liminal Spaces

29:11 - "Sally Gardens" by Ciunas from High Time

33:20 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* FRI 15 NOVEMBER: Brennan's Irish Pub, Birmingham, AL, US
* SAT 16 NOVEMBER: Pepper Place Market, Birmingham, AL, US
* FRI 29 NOVEMBER: Starbase Indy, Indianapolis, IN, US
* Coffee with The Celtfather, Wednesdays at 10:30 am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. You can join my Insiders Circle by becoming a Gunn Runner on Patreon. It's just five bucks a month and you get a lot of bonus content. Go to marcgunn.net to become an Insider today.

Special thanks to my newest patron: Charlie T

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

35:05 - "A Boy and His Frog" by Marc Gunn with Tom Smith from Sci Fi Drinking Songs

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net

Celtic Spring Challenge #29808 Apr 202500:47:14

The Celtic Spring Challenge is underway. I will tell you all about it. I'm heading back to Texas for Sherwood Forest Faire. Buy local and buy sustainable.

Music from Tami Curtis, Sassenach, Charlie O'Brien, Toby Bresnahan, Brobdingnagian Bards, plus Screeched Inn with yours truly.

This is Folk Songs & Stories #298

0:39 - Tami Curtis "Keep Our Fire Burning" from Cavort

4:43 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather.

Greetings my friends. Spring has sprung in Atlanta. Everything is covered in the yellowish glow of pollen. Fortunately, I've doubled up on allergy meds this year. It seems to have helped. I haven't lost my voice once this season, knock on wood. Even after a 4 hour show at the Wings Cafe & Tap House on St Patrick's Day. I call that a HUGE win.

In the meantime, I've got a little challenge for you. It's simple, it's soulful, and it's rooted in the music we love. It's called the Celtic Spring Challenge, and it's happening all through the month of April.

Here's how it works:

🎶 First—listen to Celtic music every day. Whether it's a lively jig, a haunting ballad, or an old favorite that stirs your heart. This podcast is mostly about Celtic Folk songs. So let that music be your companion.

🚶‍♀️ Second—go for a 30-minute walk. Every day if you can. Get outside, breathe in that spring air, and let the rhythm of the music move your feet.

♻️ And third—pick up three pieces of trash while you're out there. It's a small gesture, but it's a way of giving something back to the land that inspires so much of the music we celebrate here.

It's easy, it's meaningful, and it's a beautiful way to connect—with nature, with music, and with community.

Share your journey with us using the hashtag #CelticSpringChallenge. We'd love to see your favorite walking paths, hear your go-to songs, and celebrate the good you're doing out in the world.

So what do you say? Lace up. Press play. And let's make this April a month to remember.

8:08 - Charlie O'Brien "Donovan's Mount" from The Trackless Wild, Irish Song of the Pampa

11:05 - BUY LOCAL. BUY SMALL. BUY SUSTAINABLE.

14:39 - Marc Gunn, Screeched Inn "Bright Side of Everything" from Selcouth

Vote:  Favorite songs on Selcouth?

17:49 - UPCOMING SHOWS

I'm gonna be at Sherwood Forest Faire for the last two weekends. And I'd like you to do me a favor. I gave them a big ask this year. You see, I was initially scheduled for different dates. But because of my hip surgery, the faires so kind enough to change the dates for me so I could be sure I was able to walk at the festival. I am so grateful to them. So tell the faire thank you once you visit me at the event

21:49 - Sassenach "My Lagan Love" from Passages

25:47 - LATEST NEWS

  • Slowly mailing merch for two Kickstarters
  • Updated my blog on What is an Album Pin?
  • New Come Adventure With Me album pins are laser-engraved wood

See pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Isle of Man

Merch: Buy the Kiss Me I'm Sci F'Irish Album Pin. I have a limited run of these album pins available. But I also now have a Sci Fi Drinking Songs Special Package.

32:03 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON

Your support on Patreon isn't just appreciated—it means everything.

It's because of you that I'm able to make a living doing what I love: creating music that brings people joy, comfort, laughter… and sometimes, even a bit of healing. It's your patronage that fuels the songs, the podcasts, and the stories I get to share with the world.

When you sign up as an official Gunn Runner—starting at just $5 a month—you become part of something truly special. You get access to exclusive, unreleased songs, intimate podcast moments, behind-the-scenes blogs, and a deep archive of video concerts. But more than that, you help keep this creative fire burning.

And if you're not in a place to support me financially right now, that's okay. Honestly. Take care of yourself first—that's what matters most. You can still join the club for free and get weekly snapshots from my Celtic adventures and musical wanderings.

However you choose to be part of this journey, know this: I'm deeply grateful. Your presence makes the music matter.

Email follow@celtfather to get more details!

33:13 - Toby Bresnahan "Lord Randall" from All In Good time

Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you're listening. You can also message me on Facebook. Email me, send me pictures of where you're listening. follow@celtfather

37:49 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a select group of Celtic music enthusiasts on an unforgettable, laid-back adventure. We don't rush to see everything. Instead, we immerse ourselves in one beautiful region, exploring its culture, history, and legends at a relaxed pace. You can join us from the comfort of your own home with a rich mix of podcasts and videos that bring the journey to life.

In 2026, we'll be traveling to Galicia, a Celtic heartland in Spain.

Together, we'll explore the deep history and captivating myths of the Galician Celts, tracing their connections to Ireland, Scotland, and beyond. We'll wander the same lands once tread by Celtic warriors, uncover the ancient tales passed down through the ages, and experience the soul-stirring rhythms of authentic Galician Celtic music, filled with history and passion.

This isn't just a trip—it's an immersive journey into a Celtic culture like no other. Are you ready to join us?

Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com.

39:00 - THE STORY OF MUSHROOMS

43:48 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Mushrooms" from Another Faire to Remember

46:32 - CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. The intro was performed by Sharon Collins. The podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Follow my Patreon blog for free updates and to listen to the podcast. Sign up to my mailing list for monthly updates and to discover where I'm performing.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Finally, remember. Climate change is real, and we can fix it. Cutting waste, saving energy, and pushing for clean power all make a difference. A cleaner, safer world benefits everyone.

Talk to someone today—our children are counting on you.

Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com!

#folksongs #celticsongs

 

Browncoat Reunion07 Oct 201900:42:08

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, Persephone Pickers, Beth Kinderman, Bedlam Bards, Marc Gunn

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

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you want to chat in the pub, then send me your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

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WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:14 - "Shades of Gray" by Mikey Mason from Single

5:08 - WELCOME. 3-Part Series highlighting musicians with songs inspired by Joss Whedon's cult classic TV show Firefly

6:50 - "Let's Misbehave" by The Blibbering Humdingers from Raised by Nerds

9:30 - "On the Front Porch" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along

12:35 - STORIES FROM THE ROAD: What makes a good pub song?

20:08 - "Valley" by Beth Kinderman from All Of My Heroes Are Villains

25:06 - "Mudder's Milk" by Persephone Pickers from Sounds of the Verse

27:54 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

32:24 - "Leaf on the Wind" by Bedlam Bards from On the Drift

36:05 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Oct 11: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co., Alabaster, AL
* Oct 12: Brennan's Irish Pub, Birmingham, AL
* Oct 17: 6th Annual Celtic Halloween Special
* Coffee with The Celtfather, Wednesdays at 10:30 am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today.

Special thanks to my newest patron: Charlie T

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

Next time: Cliffs of Insanity on the Pub Songs Podcast

38:11 - "Bring Me Home, Boys" by Marc Gunn from Sci Fi Drinking Songs

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net

#pubsongs #browncoats #firefly

Browncoat Ball, Girl in the Box30 Sep 201900:38:56

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 Firefly.

Bedlam Bards, Marc Gunn, Mikey Mason, Three Weird Sisters, the Great Luke Ski, Gray Reinhart

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

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WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:14 - "Freedom Costs" by Bedlam Bards & Marc Gunn from Firefly Drinking Songs

4:11 - WELCOME. Browncoat Ball

6:01 - "These Two" by Three Weird Sisters from Third Thyme's the Charm

10:03 - BEHIND THE MUSIC with Mikey Mason

12:04 - "Girl In The Box" by Mikey Mason from Patreon Single

14:35 - LET'S TALK FIREFLY

19:26 - "Serenity" by the Great Luke Ski from Be Amused By Me

23:33 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

24:00 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Oct 11: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co., Alabaster, AL

* Oct 12: Brennan's Irish Pub, Birmingham, AL

* Coffee with The Celtfather, Wednesdays at 10:30 am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

24:23 -  MIKEY SHOWS

25:02 - "Celebrate" by Mikey Mason from Driven

29:32 - CELEBRATE THE THINGS YOU LOVE

32:36 - "The Faded Coat of Brown" by Gray Reinhart from Distorted Vision

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H., Bill M., David & Paulette G., Alan D.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

 

#firefly #browncoat #browncoatball

Browncoats Campout #18823 Sep 201900:32:32

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 & Brenda Sutton, Mikey Mason

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

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WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:18 - "Serenity Valley Waltz" by Marc Gunn from Heroes

3:27 - WELCOME. Firefly Campout

11:43 - "Malcolm Reynolds" by Beth Kinderman from Return of the Son of More Songs About Robots & Death

13:32 - "Serenity" by Bill & Brenda Sutton from And They Said It Wouldn't Last

18:46 - "One of Us" by Mikey Mason from Single

25:09 - BEHIND THE MUSIC: "Serenity Valley Waltz"

26:55 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

27:14 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV
* Oct 11: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co., Alabaster, AL
* Oct 12: Brennan's Irish Pub, Birmingham, AL
* Coffee with The Celtfather, Wednesdays at 10:30 am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

28:54 - "Good to Have Jayne On Your Side" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H., Bill M., David & Paulette G., Alan D.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

 

#browncoats #firefly #browncoatball

Halfway to St Patrick's Day 201916 Sep 201901:28:13

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 the year. We're celebrating with quite a bit more Celtic music on the Pub Songs Podcast.

Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser, The Gothard Sisters, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Selkie Girls, Gwendolyn Snowdon, Brendan Loughrey, Heather Dale, The Doubleclicks, Battlelegs, Poitin, Liz Madden, Burning Bridget Cleary, The Muckers, Dylan Foley, Melanie Gruben, Brobdingnagian Bards

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

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WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:16 - "Gypsy Rover" by Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser from How America Saved Irish Music

3:29 - WELCOME. You may not realize it, but there are time stamps in the shownotes of each episode. If there's a song you enjoy, you can easily listen to it over and over again. If you don't like it, skip to the next song. I'm pretty sure this feature works in most podcatchers.

Find out more about the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast here.

4:37 - "Rose, Marie and Heather" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun

8:00 - "Johnny Jump Up" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Gullible's Travels

11:31 - "Why Should I Cry" by The Selkie Girls from Long Time Traveling

16:49 - HALFWAY TO ST PATRICK'S DAY STORY AND MUSIC. We are just six months away from St Patrick's Day. That's the biggest holiday of all Celtic musicians, even us fringe Celtic Geek musicians like me.

Cool Articles:

Pub Songs Podcast Episodes:

St Patrick's Day Podcast

  • 6 Months to St Patrick's Day: This actually predates my knowledge of Halfway to St Patrick's Day, I think, but it started on September 17, 2011

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Episodes:

And of course if you're looking for more St Patrick's Day music, I have a whole website dedicated to it, including more podcasts, video concerts, free Irish music downloads and more.

18:42 - "The Next Market Day" by Gwendolyn Snowdon from Three Strand Braid

21:42 - "Sean South" by Brendan Loughrey from To Those Who Fell

24:16 - "Mordred's Lullaby" by Heather Dale from Avalon

28:55 - BEHIND THE MUSIC: Inclusion versus exclusion. From traditional Irish music to filk circles.

44:10 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

44:59 - "Ennui (On We Go)" by The Doubleclicks from Dimetrodon

48:07 - "Another Round For Us" by Battlelegs from The Very Best of Battlelegs, Vol. 1

50:15 - "St Patrick's Day Polkas" by Poitin from Irish Celtic Music and Bofiguifluki

56:32 - "Banks of the Ohio" by Liz Madden from My Irish Home

59:48 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Sep 21: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL
* Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV
* Oct 11: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co., Alabaster, AL
* Oct 12: Brennan's Irish Pub, Birmingham, AL
* Coffee with The Celtfather, Wednesdays at 10:30 am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

1:00:45 - "The Elfin Knight" by Burning Bridget Cleary from Totes for Goats

1:04:28 - "The Widow and the Devil" by Marc Gunn from Kilted For Her Pleasure

1:07:48 - "One More Stout" by The Muckers from One More Stout

1:11:28 - "The Discontented Man / Crabs in the Skillet / Dancing Eyes" by Dylan Foley from Deliriously Happy

1:16:17 - "Irish Fire" by Melanie Gruben from Single

1:21:16 - THIS PODCAST IS LISTENER SUPPORTED. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H., Bill M., David & Paulette G., Alan D, Moose

Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

Now when I say "tell a friend", what I'm talking about is creating a viral sensation. Every now and then, I listen to a song like Melanie Gruben's song "Irish Fire". I am blown away by the songwriting and her incredible voice. Because of it, I tell you. I recorded that track and shared it with you. That's what it means to go viral.

So if there's something that moves you, please do the same. You can tell a friend one-on-one or by email or in rave about it on social. Whatever. Your excitement and enthusiasm is contagious. So get excited and share your excitement.

1:23:34 - "Seven Drunken Nights in Hobbiton" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

Dragon Con 201910 Sep 201901:11:11

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.

Marc Gunn, Brobdingnagian Bards, Mikey Mason, Blibbering Humdingers, Tom Smith, Hawthorn & Holly, The Muckers, Aurelio Voltaire

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Cead mile failte! www.PubSong.net

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:15 - "Raise A Glass to Flyin'" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

1:46 - Welcome to the Pub

3:11 - "I Will Not Sing Along" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along with Mikey Mason and Devo Spice

8:07 - Table moved to the Hyatt

12:11 - Dragon Con 2019 Friday: What Is Filk Music?, Meet and Greet, In the 'Verse Podcast, Comic book with Kenzie Gunn, Firefly Drinking Songs

20:01 - "Hat Full of Sky" by Mikey Mason from M

25:25 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS. Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

25:02 - "Rocket and Groot" by Blibbering Humdingers from Fantastic Geeks and Where to Find Them

29:07 - Dragon Con 2019 Saturday: Filk Concert, Superheroes Tribute, Inside the Creator's Process with Charles McFall

33:19 - "I Want to Be Peter Lorre" by Tom Smith from Greatest Hits

36:13 - "Mordor Bed and Breakfast" by Tom Smith from Patreon

41:06 - Dragon Con 2019 Sunday: Kids Filk with Hawthorn & Holly and Night Sabers, Concourse Show, The Slants, Hobbit Drinking Songs, Filk Concert

48:51 - "At The End of the Night" by Hawthorn & Holly from We Are the Wizard Resistance

53:58 - Dragon Con 2019 Monday: Pub Songs Podcast Live

57:31 - "Let's All Go to the Bar" by The Muckers from One More Stout

1:10:12 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Sep 21: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL

* Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV

* Oct 11: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co., Alabaster, AL

* Oct 12: Brennan's Irish Pub, Birmingham, AL

* Coffee with The Celtfather, Wednesdays at 10:30 am on Facebook and YouTube

1:02:38 - "Leaves in the Stream (feat. Alissa White-Gluz)" by Aurelio Voltaire from Heart-Shaped Wound

1:06:23 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H., Bill M., David & Paulette G., Alan D.

Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

1:07:24 - "Snowfall" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

 

#dragoncon2019 #dragonconfilktrack #filkmusic

Firefly Drinking Songs Show, Creating Friction02 Sep 201900:47:35

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 Doubleclicks, Kilted Kings

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Cead mile failte! PubSong.net

 

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:17 - "Zombie Love Song" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along

4:35 - "Saucy Sailor/Planxty Hewlett" by Rambling Sailors from Ports of Call

7:13 - "Hero of Canton" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

9:10 - Behind the music: Firefly Drinking Songs the Show and In the 'Verse Podcast Live

15:11 - "Pied Piper" by Heather Dale from Fairytale

18:13 - Creating Friction for Celtic Geeks

25:45 "Reels Again" by The Rogues from 25...and Live!

28:05 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

28:20 - "Autumn Child" by Peat in the Creel from The Barn Session

31:11 - "The Grail" by Mary Knickle from Weave

37:29 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Coffee with The Celtfather, every Wednesday at 10 AM EST on YouTube

* Sep 21: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL

* Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV

38:22 - "Wonder" by The Doubleclicks from Dimetrodon

41:50 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron:

Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

42:51 - "Wild Mountain Thyme" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

How to Quickly Stream 6000 Songs on Spotify #18426 Aug 201900:39:46

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 Haeuser, Marc Gunn

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Cead mile failte! PubSong.net

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:20 - "Seven Drunken Nights In Hobbiton" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along

5:20 - New Bards CD

6:09 - "Lord of the Pounce" by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

10:26 - Behind the music: "Lord of the Pounce"

14:52 - "Dimetrodon" by The Doubleclicks from Dimetrodon

18:09 - How to Quickly Stream 6000 Streams on Spotify.

20:15 - "Mickey Dam" by Molly's Revenge from The Western Shore

24:12 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS - Origins of Celtic Invasions of Veneto

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

25:42 -  Mark Twain Travel Quote

26:50 - "A-Working in the Garden" by Marc Gunn from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

28:30 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Aug 30-Sep 2: Dragon Con with Brobdingnagian Bards, Atlanta, GA
* Sep 21: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL
* Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV

NEWS

30:39 - "A' Mhisg A Chuir An Nollaig" by Farsan from Farsan

34:32 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Bill M.

Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net  to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

36:14 - "Streets of Laredo/Bard of Armagh" by Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser from How America Saved Irish Music

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

Empowering Celtic Women, Heart of Fangorn, FairPle19 Aug 201900:39:34

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 Gothard Sisters, The Gatehouse Well, Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Cead mile failte! PubSong.net

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:17 - "It's the Little Things" by The Gothard Sisters from It's the Little Things

4:34 - Coffee with The Celtfather

6:05 - "Heart of Fangorn" by Marc Gunn from Brobdingnagian Bards' album Memories of Middle Earth

9:00 - About "Heart of Fangorn"

10:43 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

14:35 - "Blue Sun" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

17:06 - Supporting the Women of Celtic Music

FairPlé aims to achieve gender balance in the production, performance, promotion, and development of Irish traditional and folk music. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. Visit their website for more details about this great organization.

24:36 "The Low Hum" by Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards from California Calling

28:33 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Aug 23: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Birmingham, AL
* Aug 24: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL
* Aug 30-Sep 2: Dragon Con with Brobdingnagian Bards, Atlanta, GA

29:39 - "Wherever I May Roam" by Marc Gunn

33:33 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H.

Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

36:12  "Kaleidoscope Hearts" by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

Out With the Old, In With The New12 Aug 201900:47:49

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 also share a few thoughts about this year's Gen Con and upcoming shows.

Music from Brobdingnagian Bards, Teton Skye, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The Glory Reel, Gerry O'Beirne, FinTan, Marc Gunn

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show.

Cead mile failte! PubSong.net

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:16 - "She's Shiny" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

5:06 - Brobdingnagian Bards New CD Funded

5:19 - "The Last Jedi Drinking Song" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along

9:02 -  Falling of the social media wagon

11:13 - Coffee with The Celtfather is back

11:38 - "Dundee Weaver" by Teton Skye from Teton Skye

13:33 - Gen Con in Review

16:32 - "Wolfe Island Jig" by The Celtic Kitchen Party from Sociable!

19:07 PUB CHAT
I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

- Do you prefer long episodes or more frequent shorter ones?

19:52 "Molly Bawn" by The Glory Reel from The Glory Reel

22:18 - Out With The Old, In With The New

30:37 - "Swimming the Horses" by Gerry O'Beirne from Swimming the Horses

33:13 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

- I want your Ireland or Celtic Travel Questions or Travel Insights. Email me!
- Celtic Invasion Vacations #419 Music

38:12 - "Donald McGillavry" by FinTan from Excursion

42:52 - UPCOMING SHOWS

* Aug 23: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Birmingham, AL
* Aug 24: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL
* Aug 30-Sep 2: Dragon Con with Brobdingnagian Bards, Atlanta, GA
* Sep 21: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL
* Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV

43:58 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H.

Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

44:27 "Reavers Lullaby" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubs

Tidying Up Social, Celtic Punk, A Mother's Confession03 Jun 201902:03:53

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 travel insights.

You'll also enjoy music from Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser, The Gatehouse Well, Tullamore, 3 Pints Gone, Amanda Palmer, We Banjo 3, Cady Finlayson, Dervish, The Templars of Doom, Gerry O'Beirne, Kilted Kings, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Brobdingnagian Bards, Kyle Carey, Heather Dale, Runa, The Fighting Jamesons, Colleen Raney.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show.

Cead mile failte! PubSong.net

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:10 "Black Velvet Band" by Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser from How America Saved Irish Music

3:39 WELCOME

  • Now a resident of Atlanta
  • Newsletter gone monthly?

6:00 "Winter Is Coming" by The Gatehouse Well from Single

9:35 "Arthur McBride / Andy Renwick's Ferret / Fisherman's Song For Attracting Seals" by Tullamore from Six Strings and Coffee Beans

15:23 "A Man's A Man for a' That" by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion

18:03 "Yew Tree" by 3 Pints Gone from The Beaches of St Valery

21:23 Branded shirt idea

24:45 AMANDA PALMER'S NEW ALBUM

27:14 "A Mother's Confession" by Amanda Palmer from There Will Be No Intermission

37:49 PUB CHAT
I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Troy emailed: "Hi Marc, I finished the epic Pub Songs podcast from Sherwood. That was a lot of fun! Thank you. I feel like I don't say that enough. It's a blast to follow your musical world.

Along the same lines, the Heroes CD is incredible. It's been getting regular play on the commute from work. Thank you for that too. I got a grin when you mentioned it on the podcast and said "you probably don't have this album."

I follow your blog via RSS feed, as I have for years. Sometimes the old ways still work. Anyway, I just read the one about social media not sparking joy for you. *raises hand* Right there with you on that one. I hear more and more that employers won't hire someone without a social media presence. Does it truly matter? I've never thought so. Sounds like you're coming to the same conclusion after years of being in the trenches on that. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the idea of immediacy, but everything seems to be immediate online. As they say, when everything is an emergency, nothing is an emergency. Unless you're one of these YouTube stars making bank on ad revenue for having millions of followers. Maybe then I'd get the need, but I don't follow any of those types.

It's a weird balance. People tell me I'm old for not being on Facebook. Many in the younger generation don't bother with it either. Not sure where that leaves me. But I know what I like. I seek out podcasts and music. That's how I found you years ago. I've never had a reason to second guess. It takes all types in the world. It's like that in any business too. It just seems to me that musicians make music. As Spock told Kirk, it's your first, best destiny. Anything else is a waste of material. ;)

I admire that you're willing to try new things, and I can't imagine how much of it comes down to marketing. In the end, you've built a solid product with a solid brand, and you continue to do so. It speaks for itself.

I did have one old school idea... have you thought about broadcasting your podcast feed on XM radio? Or even on local FM bands (in conjunction with local Ren Faires and cons)? Then the radio stations feel the need to advertise for you. Radio is where music lives, right? You probably have considered it, but it never hurts to toss an idea out there. I've wondered why, as popular as Ren Faires are now, why there is no Ren Faire Radio. But then... this is what you do in podcast form, isn't it? Is radio not the great granddaddy of all social media? Orson Welles knew it. Freddie Mercury knew it. 80 years on, has it really changed so much?

Apologies for rambling. In any case, this is a long-winded way of saying that this old school music fan appreciates you efforts. I have for years, and I will for years to come. I hope your move to Atlanta goes smoothly. All the best to you and yours."

44:39 "Hold Onto Your Soul" by We Banjo 3 from Haven

48:39 "Barrowburn" by Cady Finlayson from Celtic Purple

50:40 "Down By The Sally Gardens" by Dervish from The Great Irish Songbook

55:10 CELTIC PUNK

59:40 "Beggar in the Road" by Templars of Doom from Hovels of the Holy

01:02:39 CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

2019 is the Celtic Invasion of Dingle. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about these two exciting trips. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

  • I want your Ireland or Celtic Travel Questions. Email me!
  • Travel insights

01:05:49 "The Holy Ground" by Gerry O'Beirne from Half Moon Bay

01:10:00 "Cloghden More" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul

01:13:35 "Two Red Roses" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Twelve Months & A Day

01:18:54 NEWS

  • Brobdingnagian Bards are launching a Kickstarter in July. Subscribe to our mailing list and podcast.
  • Confirmed for Gen Con. Shows announced.
  • Firefly Drinking Songs Live from Dragon Con 2014 is the latest Celtfather Bootleg
  • New genetic counseling song
  • More podcasts on patreon
  • Overcast sharing on Instagram

01:23:03 "A Prudent Thief" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Marked By Great Size

01:26:06 "For Your Journey" by Kyle Carey from The Art of Forgetting

01:28:00 "Three Axes" by Heather Dale from Sphere

01:32:52 Marie Kondo's Guide to Internet Facebook Friends
Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Twitter

01:41:13 "Again for Greenland" by Runa from ...And We'll All Go Together

01:45:31 "Mid the Green Fields of Virginia" by The Fighting Jamesons from Every Day Above Ground

01:48:21 "Standing in Doorways" by Colleen Raney from Standing in Doorways

01:53:18 "Old Dun Cow" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

01:57:11 UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Celtic Invasion of Dingle, Ireland
  • July 6: Pepper Place Farmer's Market in Birmingham, AL
  • Aug 1-4: Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN
  • Aug 23: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co in Alabaster, AL
  • Aug 24: Pepper Place Farmer's Market in Birmingham, AL
  • Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: MaryAnne

Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

02:00:44 "Browncoat Baby" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

Irish Songs for St. Patrick's Day #29712 Mar 202500:40:41

St Patrick's Day is a week away. Listen to a fun concert of St Patrick's Day music. Irish songs with my own unique twist.

This is Folk Songs & Stories #297

WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, an hour-long radio show of some of the best indie Celtic music online. That was…

If you're new to this show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather.

SET LIST

0:10 - "Star of the County Down" from How America Saved Irish Music

4:46 - "Slainte Mhaith" from Flower of Scotland

8:55 - "Wild Rover/Wild Kitty" from Irish Drinking Songs and Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

14:23 - "Kilty Pleasure" from Selcouth

17:59 - "Happy Birthday From Ireland" from Soul of a Harper

21:44 - "Come Out Ye Black and Tans" from Songs of Ireland

24:04 - "Donald, Where's Your Drunken Sailor" from A Faire to Remember

29:37 - "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember

36:10 - "Mingulay Boat Song" from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion

UPCOMING SHOWS

THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS

Your support on Patreon isn't just a game-changer—it's the reason I get to make music, podcasts, and all kinds of Celtic mischief!

For just $5 a month, you unlock a treasure trove of exclusive, unreleased songs, behind-the-scenes blogs, and a massive vault of video concerts. It's like a backstage pass to all things me!

Not ready to pledge just yet? No worries—your first mission is to take care of yourself. You can still join the club for free and get weekly snapshots of my Celtic invasions, plus updates from my wild musical adventures.

Either way, I'd love to have you along for the journey! 🍀🎻

Email follow@celtfather to get more details!

Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you're listening. You can also message me on Facebook. Email me, send me pictures of where you're listening. follow@celtfather

TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos.

In 2025, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com.

CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. It was produced by Marc Gunn and my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Follow my Patreon blog for free updates and to listen to the podcast. Sign up to my mailing list for monthly updates and to discover where I'm performing.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

And Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about how you can make a positive impact on climate change and your community.

Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com!

#folksongs #celticsongs

 

Sherwood Forest Faire: Castle Building, Musical Women in History, Laughter Hypnosis18 Apr 201903:32:12

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 musicians who have performed there since the beginning. You'll hear their music and some of the stories I recorded at the faire. Some are about travel or women in music, hypnosis, and juggling. There's a lot to unpack. And you get 3 1/2 hours to do just that.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show.

Cead mile failte! PubSong.net

 

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:57 "Big Strong Man" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Songs of Ireland

5:18 "Kilted For Her Pleasure" by Marc Gunn from Kilted For Her Pleasure

7:32 Meeting Andrew McKee, The Irish Bard

8:46 "Satisfied" by Andrew McKee from The Irish Bard

12:02 Interview: Year 10 of the Sherwood Forest Faire with Autolycus

18:27 "Salty Sailor" by Shillelagh from A Turn of Fortune

22:03 Interview: Castle building with George Appling

37:29 "Jiggy Biddy's Slur Horn" by Tartanic from Uncharted

40:59 Interview: Musical Women in History with Apryl Knight

56:35 "The Cat On the Stairs" by Apryl Knight from Allons-Y! Time Traveler's Tales

59:11 "RPG Monster Song" by Apryl Knight from One Nerdy Knight

1:01:51 PUB CHAT

I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

Troy Rodgers emailed before my last Celtfather Evenings show: "I've got my ticket! See you there! I keep meaning to offer Pub Songs feedback. Let me do so now. I love the new format. The latest episode... How America Saved Irish Music is one of my favorites of your albums. To hear you and Jaime discuss everything that went into this, it's gold. Excellent podcast."

Pamala emailed: "Marc, I fell asleep listening to #PubSongs last night. Your voice is so soothing and the music is just right so my brain settles down and sleep. I woke this morning with a smile because of you and your music being in my ears. Thank you for all you do to share this wonderful music and yourself. Blessed Be, Pamala"

I want your Ireland or Celtic Travel Questions. Email me!

1:03:08 "Johnny Jump Up" by Bedlam Bards from Furious Fancies

1:06:19  Interview: Laughter Hypnosis with Cedric of Bedlam Bards

1:38:45 "Leaf on the Wind" by Bedlam Bards from On the Drift (Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity)

Get Cedric's book: The Little Book of Laughnosis: Using the Hypnotic Power of Unconditional Laughter to Change Lives

1:43:20 "Fantasia XI" by Vince Conaway from Liminal Spaces

1:45:05 Interview: Best Travel Tips by Vince Conaway

2:09:22 "Riding on a Load of Hay" by Vince Conaway from Liminal Spaces

2:11:51 NEWS

  • Moving so one podcast per month
  • Season 3 of Coffee with The Celtfather ends on April 17
  • Mikey Mason just hit his next big milestone which secures 8 more episodes of In the 'Verse podcast
  • Brobdingnagian Bards are launching a Kickstarter in July. Subscribe to our mailing list and podcast.
  • Help me move. Buy a shirt!

2:13:39 "The Water Is Wide" by Faire to Middlin from Kilts, Celts & Kippers

2:18:10 Interview: Adventures in Juggling with Paolo Garbanzo

2:40:53 "The Ballad of Steve" by Paolo Garbanzo

2:48:47 Celtic Invasion Vacations: Dingle, Ireland 2019
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

2019 is the Celtic Invasion of Dingle. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about these two exciting trips. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

2:50:52 Interview: Rockin' Irish Harp with Dubliner Harpers

3:01:21 "Island Reel" by Dublin Harpers from Shenanigans

3:03:15 Interview: Married to Rambling Sailors

3:19:51 "Paddy Doyle's Boots" by Rambling Sailors from Kenway's Favorites

3:21:09 Interview: The Voodoo Island Cannibals Return with Master "Bones" Jangles

3:24:09 "Funeral Dirge" by Master Bones Jangle and The Voodoo Island Cannibals from Sail to the Wind

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Elizabeth B.

Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.

3:27:26 UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Every Weds, 11 AM: Coffee with The Celtfather
  • Apr 19: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co.
  • Sat, May 4: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co. This is my farewell to Birmingham and Gwen's congratulations on graduating, and Inara's happy birthday celebration. Join us!
  • May 17-19: California Autoharp Gathering
  • June 8-15: Celtic Invasion of Star Wars
  • Aug 1-4: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN
  • Dragon Con?
  • Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

3:29:05 "Serenity Valley Waltz" by Marc Gunn from Heroes

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

11 St Patrick's Day Facts11 Mar 201901:41:58

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!

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.

Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. These generous people pledge $5 per month or more so that I can keep creating music, podcasts, and live streaming video shows like Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show.

Cead mile failte! 

How would you like two free albums of my music?

No need to sign up to mailing list. No strings attached at all. I just want you to hear my music.

  1. Follow the links to St Patrick's Day and Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers on Bandcamp.
  2. "Buy the Digital Albums".
  3. Name your price to ZERO.
  4. Then download and enjoy your free albums.

Then Subscribe to the Pub Songs Podcast at PubSong.net to enjoy this podcast. This offer is good until March 18, 2019.

The Pub Songs Podcast celebrates our shared love of Celtic culture. But it also recognizes that our world is changing. So you will mostly hear fun Celtic music on the show. But it'll be mixed in with songs inspired by Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who and Firefly.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

0:18 "The Hunter Set" by Runa from Current Affairs

Everyone is Irish on St Patrick's Day. But I prefer to see this as a holiday for everyone of Celtic ancestry. I don't know how many kilts I've seen worn on the holiday, but it's a lot.

8:25 FACT #1

Ireland is one of seven Celtic nations. These are the places that the Celts settled after invading their way from central Europe before finally being conquered by the Romans and driven to the fringes of continent.

The nations include: Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall in Southwest England, Brittany in France, and Galicia in Northwest Spain.

While the Celts settled in those locations, they were eventually pushed out of those homelands to places around the world.

9:32 "Almost Irish" by Ceann from from Almost Irish and Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

14:45 FACT #2

Boston, New York, New Orleans was one of the top 3 immigration points for the Irish during the potato blight of the 1800s. "Men of New Basin Canal" that honors the 30K Irishmen who died digging that canal.

15:22 "Men of New Basin Canal" by Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser from How America Saved Irish Music

18:29 FACT #3

March 17th is the holy day of St. Patrick in the Catholic church. Because of this, it was not celebrated like you find it today. In fact, March 17 was a dry holiday in Ireland until the 70s. All the pubs were closed. In 1995 they began celebrating it like in America.

It's quite a ironic that as a sainted holiday, St Patrick's Day is celebrated with drinking.

19:00 "St Patrick Never Drank" by Marc Gunn from Kilted For Her Pleasure

21:27 FACT #4

St Patrick was not Irish. He was born in Scotland or Wales in the 4th century. Originally, he was enslaved and taken to Ireland. He escaped, became a Christian and went back to convert the Celts. He died in Ireland on March 17, 461.

I was born on St Patrick's Day. I have a song for all those born on March 17th or of Irish heritage.

21:55 "Happy Birthday from Ireland" by Marc Gunn from Soul of a Harper

25:08 PUB CHAT

I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you?

Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

River Godbee replied to my Marc's Musing email: "Typically I am cleaning up around the house, which never ends when you have a 5 year old! But I also listen while driving to work/school or going on walks. I used to use a variety of podcast apps, but now I stick to Spotify so that I can have my music and shows in one place. (It also makes it easier to find the albums you mention in the show.)

And for St Patrick's Day? Since I live in Savannah, I will be avoiding downtown and spending the day with my wife and daughter."

Carol Baril replied to Marc's Musings: "Hey Marc! Love the last Coffee with the Celtfather!  I was sick last week with a stomach bug and bad head cold so I listened on my phone while sitting at home with my kitties!  Usually I'm working at my desk and your Podcasts are a great way to relax thru the stress of computer work! I loved that Beer, Beer, Beer song with the Harry Potter twist!  Keep working on that one and you can put it on a new Sci-fi drinking song CD!!! Take care and give your girls hugs from me and my kitties!"

27:06 FACT #5

Green is most-often associated with St Patrick's Day. But St Patrick's color was actually blue.

And as a wild twist, I was told that the Scots wore orange. It wasn't until much later I realized that green was the color of Catholics and orange was the color of Protestants. And of course the Republic of Ireland is largely Catholic.

27:35 "The Orange and the Green" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

29:56 FACT #6

St Paddy's Day is the shortened version of St Patrick's Day. However, that shortened name is often misspelled. It should be spelled Paddy. Not Patty.

Patty is a girls name. Paddy is short for the Irish name Padraig.

30:52 "P Stands for Paddy" by Emish from Sinners Make the Best Saints

36:30 FACT #7

The most famous Irish song is Danny Boy. But it's not actually Irish. Okay the melody is an Irish tune called "Derry Aire". But the lyrics were written by an English lawyer and songwriter named Frederic Weatherly.

I get the song requested so much that I play two versions of "Danny Boy", the original and a parody about cats.

36:57 "Danny Boy for Cat Lovers" by Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats from Whiskers in the Jar

40:00 FACT #8

The first St Patrick's day parade was celebrated in New York in 1762. The Irish were trying to hold on to their heritage.

Parades sprang up around the world since then, most notably in Chicago where the river is dyed green. Dublin too now has a big St. Patrick's Day parade.

40:37 "Patrick's Day Parade" by Mick Moloney from McNally's Row of Flats (Irish American Songs of Old New York)

44:05 FACT #9

The leprechaun is a fascinating and mischievous creature from Irish lore.

The modern representation was actually a racist link between the Irish and monkeys. It was meant to belittle the Irish immigrants in the early 1900s. It seems Irish Americans embraced and rebirthed the myth.

Oh and apparently, there are no female leprechauns in the lore.

I wrote a song that celebrates America's contribution to the leprechaun myth and to Irish music.

44:36 "The Leprechaun" by Marc Gunn from Soul of a Harper

48:35 FACT #10

Slainte Mhaith is an Irish toast. It means "here's to your good health". In lovely Gaelic fashion, it's spelled nothing like it sounds in English. So if you're out drinking, be it Guinness or tea, raise a glass and repeat the Phrase.

48:53 "Slainte Mhaith" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul

50:53 FACT #11

More than 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed on St Patrick's Day. I hope you will raise a glass also to Charlie Mopps, the fictitious inventor of beer.

51:11 "Beer, Beer, Beer" by Marc Gunn from Kilted For Her Pleasure

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Your generous pledge of as little as $5 or more per month allows me to create music, podcasts, and live videos for your enjoyment. Special thanks to my new patrons: Mario, Tina, Kimberly, UT Scot, Laura and John, Jacqueline, Schellie Neill. Also thanks those who raised their pledges this month, including: River, Paige, Garrett, Jennifer, Myriam, Carol, Alexis.

If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You'll get episodes before regular listeners, free albums, podcasts, videos and lots more. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners today.

54:25 BONUS FACT

The music of the Celts is called Celtic music. This is not to be confused the Boston Celtics. Celtic is spoken with a hard-K sound.

55:31 "Sunday After Drunk Singalong" by Mikey Mason from Red Letters

If you like Firefly, Mikey Mason and I have a podcast called In the 'Verse: Song Crafting for the Firefly Universe. It's free. Subscribe today!

St Patrick's Day is 3-Hours long on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. You will find over 400 hours of free Celtic music to listen to on St Patrick's Day.

59:59 "Hell of a Party (Song for Saint Patrick's Day)" by Old Man Flanagan's Ghost from Far From Shore

1:03:18 "Walking Her Home" by Jim Sharkey from Misty Morning Rain

1:06:33 "Kilts and Corsets" by Tuatha Dea from Kilts and Corsets

1:14:02 "Barley Mow" by Seamus Kennedy from By Popular Demand

1:20:34 NEWS

1:21:14 "Fiddler's Green" by Stanley & Grimm from Another Round

1:25:14 "All For Me Grog" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites

1:28:17 "Humours of Whiskey" by Drunk & Sailor from Doing What We Do

1:31:22 "Johnson's Motor Car (Live)" by The Kindred Kilts from Live at the Summer Crush Winery

1:32:58 "The Devil Made Texas Set" by Ed Miller from The Edinburgh Rambler

1:37:39 UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Every Weds, 11 AM: Coffee with The Celtfather
  • Sun, Mar 17: The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama with Kilted Kings for a St Patrick's Day celebration on the beach.
  • Mar 22-24: Sherwood Forest Faire in Paige, TX (bonus show with Brobdingnagian Bards)
  • Mar 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire in Paige, TX (bonus show with Brobdingnagian Bards)

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

1:38:25 "The Parting Glass" by Marc Gunn from Soul of a Harper

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

 

Celtic Heroes & Musical Legends #17825 Feb 201901:31:07

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 accident. I had three "Celtic" songs in my song repertoire: "The Scotsman", "Irish Ballad" by Tom Lehrer, and an original Enya-esque song with nonsensical lyrics called "Lounging in La La Land".

I was practicing on the South Mall at the University of Texas at Austin when red-haired gentleman asked if I'd like to perform at a Renaissance festival. As a Dungeons & Dragons nerd, I was so excited I asked my friend Andrew McKee to start a band with me.

Soon the Brobdingnagian Bards found new Celtic music heroes and inspiration. For me, it was The Wolfe Tones, Christy Moore, The Irish Balladeers, and some random cassette that was called Irish Drinking Songs. That was my introduction to Celtic music. Those were my first Celtic music heroes.

Later, I added Ed Miller, Serious Kitchen (featuring Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer), Dougie MacLean, The Elders, Gaelic Storm, Clandestine, and even Bing Crosby. So of course many of these you have heard on my podcasts.

Who are your Celtic music heroes?

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the virtual Public House for Celtic culture and change through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to a kinder, happier world.

Today's show is brought to you by my Heroic Gunn Runners on Patreon. These generous people pledge $10 per month so that I can keep creating music, podcasts and live streaming video shows like Coffee with The Celtfather. Of course, you can support me for any amount. But these are my heroes. Thank you!

If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show.

Cead mile failte! PubSong.net

Celtic bands mentioned in this show: Screeched Inn, Kilt, Spirit of the West, Great Big Sea, Flogging Molly, Koady and Tim Chaisson, Jake Charron, East Pointers, NUA, 10 Strings and a Goat Skin, Andrea Beaton, Syr, Stout Pounders, Patrick Ball, 3 Pints Gone, Darby O'Gill, Young Dubliners, Wicked Tinkers, Bad Gaggis, Kilted Kings, The Chieftains, Silly Wizard, Emerald Rose, Dropkick Murphys, The Larkin's and the Moranes, The Pogues, The Tossers, Brobdingnagian Bards, Old Blind Dogs, Damh the Bard, Enter the Haggis, Gaelic Storm, The Fighting Jamesons, Celtic Thunder, Celtic Woman, Clannad, Barney McKenna, Lunasa, Solas, Leahy, Off Kilter, The Clancy Brothers, Tullamore, Runrig, Brian McNeil, Back Bush, Tears for Beers, Alan Stivell, The Sweet Sorrows

 

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

0:16 "As Long As I'm Flyin'" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

Last week, I raised the question on my Facebook page: Who are your Celtic music heroes? What Celtic bands and musicians inspired you?

Here's a link to Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

4:32 "I's The B'y" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn

7:05 "Happy Cammy Drammy Birthday" by NUA from BOLD

11:50 "Run Paddy Run" by Stout Pounders from 3 Drinks Minimum

14:21 "Doctor of Gallifrey" by Marc Gunn from Sci Drinking Songs

17:46 "Skye Boat Song" by 3 Pints Gone from Live at the Shamrock Club

22:19 "The B-52" by Bad Haggis from Trip

25:48 Rant: Is it Good enough to share with a friend? Remarkable enough?

31:19 "Name On My Soul" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul

37:27 "Hills of America" by Emerald Rose from Celtic Crescent

41:17 "Terror Time" by Old Blind Dogs from Four on the Floor

45:28 d20 Math Question.

46:36 "Antlered Crown and Standing Stone" by Damh the Bard from Antlered Crown and Standing Stone

51:36 "Lily the Pink" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

54:38 Long-form podcast content

56:00 "Kiss Me I'm Irish" by Gaelic Storm from Bring Yer Willies

1:00:49 "Gasoline" by Enter the Haggis from Casualties of Retail

1:05:38 PUB CHAT
I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you?

Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

1:05:54 NEWS

1:06:33 "Nancy Whiskey" by Marc Gunn from Not Every Day Is St Patrick's Day

1:08:32 "Sinead Maire" by Lunasa from Cas

1:16:35 "The Ballad Of Jack Dolan (The Wild Colonial Boy)" by Tullamore from Wild and Wicked Youth

1:20:34 "Day After Day" by Tears for Beers from The Secret World of Celtic Rock

1:26:51 UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Coffee with The Celtfather every Wednesday at 11 am
  • Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co., March 8 at 7:30 PM. No cover charge.
  • St Patrick's Day on YouTube, March 10 at 8 PM. Free show!
  • Join me at The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama on March 17 with Kilted Kings for a St Patrick's Day celebration on the beach.
  • Sherwood Forest Faire, outside Austin, Texas, weekends, March 23 and 30

1:28:50 "Raise a Glass in Parting" by Marc Gunn from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 or more per month allows me to create music, podcasts, and live videos for your enjoyment. Special thanks to my new patrons: Tina R., Kimberly K, UT Scot, Raised pledge, Paige, River G.

If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You'll get episodes before regular listeners, free albums, podcasts,  videos and lots more. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners today.

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

Irish American Music for St Patrick's Day #17718 Feb 201902:15:35

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 Saved Irish Music.

I expected more of a backlash when I released the album title that was a parody of the book How the Irish Saved Civilization. I only got one nasty email.

I started immersing myself in Irish music in 1999. I learned a lot about Irish culture and music over the years. The Irish were forced out of Ireland. Their music traveled around the globe. It integrated with other cultures. Eventually, it found its way home.

When it did, it had changed. Blossomed and grew, yes. But changed as well

We all know that the jigs and reels are the backbone of Irish tunes. But underneath it, I heard something fascinating. It was the similarities between Irish and American rhythm.

The guitar was the clue. American guitarists changed music around the world. Listen to any guitarist playing Irish music and you will hear American rock-n-roll as its rhythmic backbone.

Irish guitar is rock-n-roll guitar underneath a reel and a jig.

This makes a little more sense when you think of Irish songs like "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye". That's the Irish version of the American Civil War song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". The Irish took a great American melody and gave it their own twist.

In a sense, How America Saved Irish Music is nothing new. Jamie Haeuser and I fused American rhythm, jazz, and blues to Irish immigration songs to create our own exploration of the Irish musical diaspora.

You'll hear the entire album this episode of the podcast, plus an interview with Jamie Haeuser.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the virtual Public House for Celts and geeks to share music and celebrate our differences. We're making the world a happier place through conversation, education, and kindness.  If you have comments and want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show. Cead mile failte! PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

1:26 A Stor Mo Chroi

3:45 Star of the County Down

7:30 Gypsy Rover

10:50 Men of New Basin Canal

14:04 Bridget's Prayer

16:12 Ais Vis Lo Lop

19:04 Black Velvet Band

22:38 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

25:22 Streets of Laredo/Bard of Armagh

28:41 Whiskey, You're the Devil

31:08 Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot

34:11 Mrs. McGraw

37:20 Leaving of Liverpool

40:25 Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye

44:23 PUB CHAT
I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? What do you remember most from one of my recent shows? Or from another show you've seen? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email. Or post a comment, along with your review, on Apple Podcasts.

grizztopher80 posted a picture on Instagram: "Trying to enjoy the weather despite the pollen."

How have I helped you?  How have I inspired you?

45:15 NEWS

  • If you ever thought about playing the autoharp, I have an Autoharp Tutorial that is now on YouTube.

45:29 COMMENTARY: How America Saved Irish Music

Marc Gunn plays autoharp and sings. Jamie Haeuser plays bodhran and sings. Violin and manolin by Sick. Katie Haeuser provides background vocals.

The albums was recorded by T.J. Barends at Sir-Reel Studios. The Gunns & Drums logo and graphic design were by Charles Davis. Back cover photo by Katie Haeuser at the Irish Hunger Memorial in New York City.

53:26 A Stor Mo Chroi (Brian O'Higgins)

56:07 Star of the County Down (traditional)

1:00:40 Gypsy Rover (Leo Maguire)

1:06:15 Men of New Basin Canal (Jamie Haeuser and Marc Gunn)

1:09:22 INTERVIEW WITH JAMIE HAEUSER

1:29:00 Bridget's Prayer (Jamie Haeuser and Marc Gunn)

1:31:03 Ais Vis Lo Lop (traditional)

1:34:07 Black Velvet Band (traditional)

1:39:18 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler)

1:43:08 Streets of Laredo/Bard of Armagh (traditional)

1:47:23 Whiskey, You're the Devil (traditional)

1:50:46 Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot (traditional)

1:55:38 Mrs. McGraw (traditional)

1:58:40 Leaving of Liverpool (traditional)

2:02:51 Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye (traditional)

2:07:58 UPCOMING SHOWS

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 or more per month allows me to create music and podcasts for your enjoyment. Special thanks to my new patrons:

If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You'll get episodes before regular listeners, free albums, podcasts,  videos and lots more. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners today.

2:10:07 "The Parting Glass" by The Selkie Girls from Parting Glass

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

Magic Taste of Butterbeer Beer Beer #17611 Feb 201901:07:14

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. And I'll rant on impossible goals and why we need them.

Pub Songs Podcast is music and community. If you like, tell a friend or interact. Support me on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list. PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

0:16 Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, Making the world a happier place through music, education, social activism, and conversation. If you have comments and want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this podcast.

1:33 Live recording from Coffee with The Celtfather by Marc Gunn

2:01 "Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs

5:02 "Romulan Ale" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs

10:48 "Monahan's Mudder's Milk" from Kilted For Her Pleasure

13:36 Marc Gunn News

15:11 "Serenity Valley Waltz" from Heroes

20:09 "Beer Butterbeer" from Kilted For Her Pleasure

  •  $11 Song Requests 

23:51 PUB CHAT

I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? What do you remember most from one of my recent shows? Or from another show you've seen? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email. Or post a comment along with your review on Apple Podcasts.

Michael S sent a message with a Virtual Tip Jar donation: "My wife and myself love your music! The only time we have the opportunity to see you in person is at GenCon, but being able to enjoy your YouTube videos and live concerts is the next best thing. Thank you!"

Gary Neal emailed from Maryland: "I just listened to the "Dark Side" episode.  Your talk on selflessness reminded me of a quote by Albert Pike.  I've attached a coin minted by the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry with the quote on the back, so I don't misquote it.

'What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal'

And to your rant about social media: that's why I only post mindless drivel. I'm occasionally mildly controversial, but I try to be with humor, and about a subject that's not really all that important. Keep up the good work."

28:18 "The Green and the Blue" by Catherine Koehler from Shan-A-Key

32:49 Music Promotion Tip. Add music to your playlist.

34:57 "When She Held Me In Arms" by Marc Gunn from Single

37:42 Impossible goals. Why I listen to podcasts that have nothing to do with what I do.

Podcast Recommendations:

46:27 "Keg of Brandy" by Syncopaths from Five Gears

49:40 "Here's a Health" by The Selkie Girls from Pirate Queen

55:03 UPCOMING SHOWS

56:19 "Ghost" by The Grenaways from Diesel Rainbows

59:48 THANK YOU PATRONS

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 or more per month allows me to create music and podcasts for your enjoyment. Special thanks to my new patrons: Laura and John, Jacqueline H., and Scheille Neill. Thanks also to Carol Baril, Alexis, Jennifer B., Garrett R., and the artist Myriam Plante, for raising their pledge.

If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You'll get episodes before regular listeners, free albums, videos and lots more. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners today.

1:01:36 "Name On My Soul" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul

Be different! And proud of it. Slainte!

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

Celtic Music & the Dark Side of the Pub #17504 Feb 201901:18:23

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. It brings out the worst in people. It makes the world a more vile place than it actually is. And so I avoid it, like the plague. Fair comparison.

That's one of the big reasons I changed things up this year. But before we get to this year, let's talk about last and the many things happening in the pub.

In this show, you will hear some of my picks of the best Celtic bands of 2018. You'll enjoy new music from the Brobdingnagian Bards to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Learn about the new Song Request feature of Coffee with The Celtfather. Understand my new mission statement for the podcast. And then we will chat about how the pain of engaging on social media outweighs its use and why I moved to YouTube. Finally, I launch a new feedback section today. So I need your feedback.

Pub Songs Podcast is music, education, and community. If you like, tell a friend or interact. Support me on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list. PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

0:17 "When She Held Me In Her Arms" by Marc Gunn from Single

3:04 WELCOME TO THE PUB

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, Making the world a happier place through music, education, social activism, and conversation. If you have comments and want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this podcast.

5:38 "Irish Fire" by Melanie Gruben from Single

10:01 "Montreal" by Talisk from Beyond

15:24 "We'll Follow the Music" by Ed Miller from We'll Follow the Music

19:35 Special Offer on Patreon. Sign up as a Heroic Patron in February and you will get a copy of my album Heroes. It's exclusively available on Patreon.

21:35 "Skellig" by Jiggy from Translate

25:35 "Cat and the Fiddle" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun

29:44 FEATURE BROBDINGNAGIAN BARDS

  • 20th Anniversary
  • New singles... new album???

30:32 "Jedi Mickey" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Single

33:24 PUB CHAT

  • FEEDBACK. I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? What do you remember most from one of my recent shows? Or from another show you've seen? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.

34:40 "Fish in the Sea" by Rambling Sailors from Kenway's Favorites

36:13 "The Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow" by Warbelow Range from Warbelow Range

40:01 New: Song Requests on Coffee with The Celtfather

42:13 "Rise Up" by Brad Tuck from On These Waters

44:55 "I Am Stretched on Your Grave" by Gone Molly from Gone Molly

48:07 Dark Side of the Pub.

  • What happens when the pain of engaging on social media outweighs the pain of reading posts?
  • Making the world a happier place through music, education, social activism, and conversation

56:53 "Big Trip (Trip to Windsor/Sheepskin & Beeswax)" by The Fretless from The Fretless

1:00:45 "Cape Code Girls" by Whiskey Bay Rovers from Broadsides and Ballads

1:03:55 Why YouTube?

1:05:17 "Quiet Land of Erin" by Gwendolyn Snowdown from Three Strand Braid

1:08:55 "Last Gift" by Marys Lane from Wild Unknown

1:13:01 UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Coffee with The Celtfather every Wednesday at 11 am
  • Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co on Friday, February 8 at 7:30 PM. No cover. Drink.
  • Celtfather Live Exclusive on February 17. Tickets are $15 per person or free for Heroic Patrons.
  • Brennan's Irish Pub on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 PM. Cover charge.
  • Join me at The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama on March 17 with Kilted Kings for a St Patrick's Day celebration on the beach.
  • Be different! And proud of it. Slainte!

1:14:22 THANK YOU PATRONS

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 or more per month allows me to create music and podcasts for your enjoyment. Special thanks to my patrons: Wendy E, David S, Rachel B, Peter T.

If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You'll get episodes before regular listeners, free albums, videos and lots more. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners today.

1:15:06 "Sail the Sky" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

Finding the Bridge Between Celtic & Folk #17421 Jan 201902:19:00

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 recorded—"Peggy Gordon". 

And yet no one talks about the album. 

There are many reasons why this may be. But one may be it just hasn't found its audience. 

They say anonymity is the greatest obstacle for musicians. So I'm gonna share this album in its entirety to reach a few more people. 

If enjoy the album, buy it. Or add it to your library on Spotify. Share the show.  

Pub Songs Podcast is music and community. If you like, tell a friend or interact. Support me on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list. PubSong.net. 

 

WHO'S IN THE PUB TODAY?

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, creating kindness through community and culture. We do that by celebrating our differences and listening to some fun music. If you want have comments and want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this podcast. 

1:26 "The Bridge"

5:37 "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"

8:38 "Black Velvet Band" 

12:36 "The Furball Set: Dobby Goes to Dublin/The Cat in the Corner/The Can of Salmon"

15:41 "Peggy Gordon"

20:06 "Auld Lang Syne"

25:20 "Liquid Sunshine"

29:04 "No Songs Left to Sing"

32:42 "A Lil Bit O' Love"

37:11 "Wild Mountain Thyme"

42:03  "Healy Pass"

46:19 "Gypsy Rover"

49:49 ABOUT THE BRIDGE ALBUM

54:32 "The Bridge" commentary

1:01:15 "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" commentary

1:07:55 "Black Velvet Band" 

1:15:16 "The Furball Set: Dobby Goes to Dublin/The Cat in the Corner/The Can of Salmon"

1:20:47 "Peggy Gordon"

1:28:03 "Auld Lang Syne"

1:36:14 "Liquid Sunshine"

1:45:56 "No Songs Left to Sing"

1:49:54 "A Lil Bit O' Love"

1:52:29 "Wild Mountain Thyme"

2:06:57  "Healy Pass"

2:11:04 "Gypsy Rover"

2:17:42 Celtfather News

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend. 

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to our website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon to support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

 

THANK YOU PATRONS

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 or more per month allows me to create music and podcasts for your enjoyment. 

If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You'll get episodes before regular listeners, free albums, videos and lots more. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners today. 

 

PUB TALK

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic Geek musician and podcaster. Once again, I'm sharing one of my albums from start to finish. 

The Irish diaspora to America brought the happy gift of Irish music, informing and influencing folk, ragtime, blues and even jazz. In this unique collection of original and traditional music, Celtic American musician Marc Gunn leafs through music known, remembered and new to find common themes, melodies and memories. 

The Bridge is just that – a connection not only between Irish and American music, but also between Marc Gunn's previous work primarily in Celtic music and his roots in folk, and newer influences of blues and jazz for this New Orleans-based musician. 

Above all, the Bridge expresses Marc Gunn's deep love for the music of both his home and where his heart resides.

CREDITS

released January 15, 2010 

Produced by Rich Brotherton. Marc Gunn, autoharp and vocals. Jamie Haeuser, bodhran and background vocals. Samantha Gillogly, fiddle. Bethany McLyr, flute. Rich Brotherton, Guitar and octave mandolin. 

Cover art by Marc Gunn. 

 

Rebellion Songs for 2019 #17310 Jan 201901:15:25

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. 

But it's the way things have always been. The way things are. It's a tradition. So we choose not to change.

2018 was a good year for me. I rebelled. I broke down traditional music business barriers. Now I'm forging a new path for a new year for my music...and for this podcast.

The Pub Songs Podcast is reborn this year. It's a little bit more like a pub. I'm not gonna plan every detail of what I say. Instead, I'm gonna kick back. We're gonna chat about music... and stuff. 

Pub Songs Podcast is music and community. If you like, tell a friend or interact. Support me on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list. PubSong.net. 

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

0:16 "The Orange and the Green" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

2:37 WELCOME TO THE PUB

4:25 "Scouring the Shire" by Marc Gunn from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

7:55 "Black and Tans" by The Rolling Kings from Raise a Glass

11:22 "Old Fenian Gun" by Marc Gunn from St Patrick's Day

14:31 PLANS FOR A NEW YEAR

19:01 "Blue Sun" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul

21:34 "Bring Me Home, Boys" by Marc Gunn from Sci Fi Drinking Songs

25:15 "Ye Jacobites By Name" by Beth Patterson from Hybrid Vigor

27:52 "The Demented Cat Came" by Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

31:52 CAT CHAT 

  • Will there be new cat songs?
  • Heroes CD

34:14 "Arthur McBride" by Tullamore from Wild and Wicked Youth

40:06 "Cuddles McGish" by Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats from Whiskers in the Jar

43:40 COFFEE WITH THE CELTFATHER

46:25 "MacPherson's Farewell" by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion

49:45 "Share the Wealth" by The Led Farmers from Katie

52:58 "The Long Arm" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

55:42 "Working Stiffs Unite" by Sisters of Murphy from Working Stiffs Unite

1:02:21 UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co.
  • Brennan's Irish Pub
  • St Patrick's Day Birthday Show at The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • California Autoharp Gathering
  • Celtic Invasion of Star Wars, Dingle, Ireland
  • tentative: Gen Con and Dragon Con
  • Creating music videos, telling stories in song
  • Video for Name On My Soul
  • Big news for the year
  • Use #PubSongs173 to refer to this show

1:12:18 "We All Need More Kindness in This World" by We Banjo 3 from Roots of the Banjo Tree

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend. 

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to our website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon to support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

THANK YOU PATRONS

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 or more per month allows me to create music and podcasts for your enjoyment. 

If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You'll get episodes before regular listeners, free albums, videos and lots more. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners today. 

 

Best Irish Christmas Music #17212 Dec 201800:46:37

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 favorites to share with you in the pub today. 

You'll also hear some Blue Sun Holiday Spectacular Tour news, thoughts about kids music, the future of this podcast, and news about Coffee with The Celtfather.

Speaking of which, the last Coffee with the Celtfather show of 2018 is today at noon.

Enjoy Irish Christmas music from Kilted Kings, The Selkie Girls, The Irish Rovers, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Gothard Sisters, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Marc Gunn, and Mikey Mason. Pub Songs Podcast is music and community. If you like, tell a friend or interact. Subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list. PubSong.net. 

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

0:17 "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Kilted Kings

6:42 "Good King Wenceslas" by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas

11:05 "Christmas at The Ale House" by The Irish Rovers from Merry Merry Time Of Year

14:07 "Jingle Bards" by Brobdingnagian Bards  

16:12 PUB TALK

25:47 "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow

31:11 "Deck the Halls" by Vicki Swan & Johnny Dyer from A Sound of Christmas Past

33:49 "Hero of Christmas" by Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason from Blue Sun Holiday Spectacular Album

39:14 SHOWS

42:34 "Christmas in the Shire" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings

If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend. 

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to our website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club to support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub!  www.pubsong.net.

THANK YOU PATRONS

The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 or more per month allows me to create music and podcasts for your enjoyment. 

If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. You'll get podcast episodes before regular listeners, free albums, videos and lots more. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners today. 

PUB TALK

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic Geek musician and podcaster. 

 

Famous Scottish Songs #17106 Dec 201800:56:29

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 just released.

If you enjoy this show, LIKE it, SHARE it, post in the comments, or tell a friend. Then subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list at http://pubsong.net/

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

Today, we're playing my CD Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion from start to finish.

0:54 Come Ye By Atholl

3:18 MacPherson's Farewell

6:44 Mingulay Boat Song

11:21 I'm a Rover, Seldom Sober

13:39 Ye Jacobites By Name

16:19 Scots Wha Hae

19:20 Loch Tay Boat Song

23:38 Barnyards of Delgaty

25:51 Jock Stuart

28:43 Ye Canna Shove Yer Granny

30:29 A Man's A Man For A' That

33:17 Green Grow the Rashes

37:34 Mari Mac

39:37 There Are No Pubs in Kirkintilloch

41:46 Skye Boat Song

44:36 Mairi's Wedding

46:39 Flower of Scotland

52:37 Loch Lomond

If enjoy this album, please support the musicians who support this podcast, buy the CD, follow me on Spotify, and share the show.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to our website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club for as little as $1 per month to support my music. You can get regular updates of new videos, podcasts, lyrics, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free at www.pubsong.net.

THANK YOU PATRONS

I want to thank everyone in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. There are 149 people who pledge a $1 or more per month so that I can keep creating new music and entertainment for you. You are amazing.

I want to thank my newest Gunn Runners: Tammy G.

I was looking recently and I realized just how incredible membership in the club is. You get several albums of my music, videos, exclusive podcasts, and of course you're supporting this podcast as well as Celtfather Music & Travel. But you can also get discounts on merch, sheet music, and bootleg recordings. It's packed for just dollars per month. If you enjoy what I do, please consider making a pledge.

Go to marcgunn.net to express your generous nature today!

 

PUB TALK

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic Geek musician and podcaster. Once again, I'm sharing one of my albums from start to finish.

St Andrew's is on November 30th this year. In addition to celebrating the feast of St. Andrew, it is also Scotland's official national holiday. So I'm gonna share my album Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion, from start to finish in this show.

This album was released on November 30, 2013, five years ago. It was fully produced, mixed and mastered by me.

Nathan Deese is a Celtic musician from North Carolina. He sang background vocals on the album. He also played bass, guitar, mandolin, whistle and flute on "Come Ye By Athrol", Green Grow the Rashes", "Ye Jacobites By Name", and "Flower of Scotland".

Daniel I Briggs sang background vocals as well and played bass, guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin and all other songs.

Jody Richardson added violin on "Loch Tay Boat Song"

Jon Richardson played concertina on "MacPherson's Farewell".

Most of the tracks were recorded in January 2011. I took my family on a trip up to middle-of-no-where Kentucky to record, while Gwen and baby Kenzie visited a friend in Lexington. I recorded this album, Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits, and St Patrick's Day all at the same time.

However, there were two tracks I re-recorded parts later. One was "Mingulay Boat Song". The other was "Flower of Scotland". And when you listen to those, notice the background vocals because I used the wrong settings on my USB preamp. So they came off more compressed sounding. And I LOVED the sound. They kinda make the songs.

I found it humorous that in "Ye Canna Shove Yer Granny" that I repeated a verse accidentally. And I didn't notice it while I was editing.

The front Photo on the album was taken by Jan Czenkusch on our Celtic Invasion of Scotland in 2013. She also took the pictures inside the CD. I took the ones on the back. And graphic design was by James McDaniel II.

Now most of these songs are traditional except for "Flower of Scotland" which is by Roy Williamson. "Mingulay Boat Song" which is by Sir Hugh S. Roberton. "Mari's Wedding" is by John Roderick Bannerman. And "Skye Boat Song" is by Sir Harold Boulton.' And of course Robert Burns wrote "MacPherson's", "Jacobites", "Scots Wha Hae", "A Man's A Man" and "Green Grow the Rashes".

I love this album. These are my absolute favorite Scottish, all except I couldn't get a good recording of "Loch Lomond". And some of these recordings, thanks to Nathan and Daniel, made this a powerhouse album in my opinion.

Subscribe at Celtfather.com if you want to find out more about some of the songs in the future.
And if you have any questions, email me.

St. Paddy's Day or St. Patty's Day? #29604 Mar 202500:29:24

St. Patrick's Day is almost here. So it's time to definitively answer the old question. Is it Saint Paddy's day or Saint Patty's day? Plus, I'll give you 17 amazing Celtic bands that you should listen to for St. Patrick's Day. Music from Socks in the Frying Pan, Marc Gunn & Jesse Ferguson, and Blackwillow Starling.

This is Folk Songs & Stories #296

0:25 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Ireland's Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration

4:47 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, an hour-long radio show of some of the best indie Celtic music online. That was…

If you're new to this show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather.

5:39 - IS IT ST PADDY'S DAY OR ST PATTY'S DAY

St Paddy's Day is the shortened version of St Patrick's Day. However, that shortened name is often misspelled. It should be spelled Paddy. Not Patty. Patty is a girls name. Paddy is short for the Irish name Padraig.

That's from my 11 St Patrick's Day Facts episode of this podcast.

I learned from The Daily Difference, the newsletter of the Carbon Almanac that the Episocopal Church used their environmental voice with their wallet.

In 2015, the Episcopal Church made a commitment to divest fossil fuel investments from its holdings of around $500 million. And they honored that commitment just before the end of 2024.

We all have the power of our voice, our wallet and our time to support climate initiatives.

We are all in a weird position these days. There's a billionaire stripping government services from people who need them, just so he can get a huge tax cut.

No matter where you stand on that situation, I don't think there's a single person in America who think that billionaires and corporations need a tax cut. Let me know if I'm wrong.

Sadly, we may not have the power to stop corporate entitlements. But we do have the power of our wallets. We can support businesses and organizations who are doing good things to protect the environment and protect individuals like you and me.

Take a moment and think about where your money is going. If you're gonna play the stock market, will you consider divesting your fossil fuel investments?

9:02 - Marc Gunn "Blue Sun" from As Long As I'm Flyin'

11:29 - VOTE: Favorite songs on As Long As I'm Flyin'?

12:20 - UPCOMING SHOWS

12:51 - LATEST NEWS

See pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whiskey

Merch of the Month: Limited Edition Album Pins for Come Adventure With Me.

14:23 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS

Your support on Patreon isn't just a game-changer—it's the reason I get to make music, podcasts, and all kinds of Celtic mischief!

For just $5 a month, you unlock a treasure trove of exclusive, unreleased songs, behind-the-scenes blogs, and a massive vault of video concerts. It's like a backstage pass to all things me!

Not ready to pledge just yet? No worries—your first mission is to take care of yourself. You can still join the club for free and get weekly snapshots of my Celtic invasions, plus updates from my wild musical adventures.

Either way, I'd love to have you along for the journey! 🍀🎻

Email follow@celtfather to get more details!

15:36 - Marc Gunn & Jesse Ferguson "Molly Malone" from Come Adventure With Me

Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you're listening. You can also message me on Facebook. Email me, send me pictures of where you're listening. follow@celtfather

18:13 - 17 CELTIC BANDS YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS ST PATRICK'S DAY

  1. The Gothard Sisters
  2. Kinnfolk
  3. The Langer's Ball
  4. Jesse Ferguson
  5. Blackwillow Starling
  6. Socks in the Frying Pan
  7. Matt & Shannon Heaton
  8. The Byrne Brothers
  9. Cherish the Ladies
  10. Sorcha
  11. The Drowsy Lads
  12. Celtic Wood & Wires
  13. The Friel Sisters
  14. Enda Reilly
  15. The Haar
  16. Tradify
  17. Poitin
  18. Brobdingnagian Bards

23:50 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos.

In 2025, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com.

24:31 - Blackwillow Starling "Matty Groves" from Blackwillow Starling

28:55 - CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. It was produced by Marc Gunn and my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Follow my Patreon blog for free updates and to listen to the podcast. Sign up to my mailing list for monthly updates and to discover where I'm performing.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

And Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about how you can make a positive impact on climate change and your community.

Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com!

#folksongs #celticsongs

 

Happy Halloween Songs of Death #17022 Oct 201800:45:50

Halloween is just around the corner. I'm celebrating with my 5th annual Celtic Halloween Music Special on YouTube and by sharing my album Happy Songs of Death, in its entirety.

You can watch my live streaming concert this Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:30 PM. Find out more on my song about Bugs Bunny and Witch Hazel.

If you enjoy this show, LIKE it, SHARE it, post in the comments, or tell a friend. Then subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list at http://pubsong.net/

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

Today, we're playing my CD Happy Songs of Death from start to finish.

  1. Isn't It Grand, Boys?
  2. Won't You Come with Me? (Gunn)
  3. Twa Corbies
  4. Clementine Blues
  5. Johnny Jump Up
  6. Jug of Punch
  7. Red, Red and Black (Gunn)
  8. Whiskey, You're the Devil
  9. High Jeannie High
  10. Rosin the Bow
  11. Foggy Dew (Kearney/O'Neill)
  12. Waxies Dargle
  13. I'll Drink from Dusk 'Til Dawn (Gunn)

All songs traditional, except as noted. Instruments: Marc Gunn (autoharp, vox), Ari Koinuma (guitar, mandolin, percussion, bkg vox), Jamie Haeuser (bodhran, bkg vox), Mike Younger (bkg vox). Produced by Ari Koinuma. Graphics by Ingrid Houwers and Nikki O'Shea.

If enjoy this album, please support the musicians who support this podcast, buy the CD, follow me on Spotify, and share the show.

Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to our website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club for as little as $1 per month to support my music. You can get regular updates of new videos, podcasts, lyrics, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free at www.pubsong.net.

 

THANK YOU PATRONS

I want to thank everyone in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. There are 144 people who pledge a $1 or more per month so that I can keep creating new music and entertainment for you. You are amazing.

I want to thank my newest Gunn Runners: Anna N., Randy B., Jeff H., Christopher K., Cora B., Kerrie B., Rich, Erica T., Kelira, Hiram W, Muzikana, Riva l, William M., Garrett R, Kristin T., Patricia C., Craig, Chrystin P.. Also a huge thanks to Carol B., Scott & Anita G., Jessica C., Jenn W., Kimber, Rob W. who raised their pledge

I was looking recently and I realized just how incredible membership in the club is. You'll get several albums of my music, videos, exclusive podcasts, and of course you're supporting this podcast as well as Celtfather Music & Travel. But you can also get discounts on merch, sheet music, and bootleg recordings. It's packed for just dollars per month. If you enjoy what I do, please consider making a pledge.

Go to marcgunn.net to express your generous nature today!

PUB TALK

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast. Yes, the name changed... again. And actually, for the foreseeable future, I'm not running regular shows. I'm gonna do something scary, that I've thought about for a long time. I'm gonna share each of my albums in full, from start to finish,

Of course, you can already stream all my music on Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and lots other places. But now I'm going to share the show the podcast form as well.

Back in the 70s, DJs played entire albums from start to finish. I decided to do that on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. It was a great success for several artists. But I'm just like all artists. I get nervous about giving everything all my music away for free... even if I know it's a smart marketing move. I learned this lesson years ago on MP3.com.

Since Halloween is just around the corner, it seemed appropriate to release my Happy Halloween Songs of Death as it could be called. Or for the ones you know my music Happy Songs of Death.

This album was first released on August 20, 2009. It  was produced by Ari Koinuma. He provided all of the background instrumentation. I did have some guest vocalists including Michael Younger, who died before the release of the album. It is dedicated to Michael.

Show #48 was a tribute show I recorded for Michael back in 2009.

Happy Songs of Death had two different album covers. One was designed by Nikki O'Shea. I called it "Death's Autoharp". It featured the Grim Reaper playing the autoharp with Nikki's popular comic book art style.

The second was designed by Celtic artist Ingrid Houwers. I called that "The Wake" because there's Celtic death theme with merriment. It actually almost has a Celtic/Mexican Day of the Dead feel to it. Really cool.

The songs are a mix of traditional Irish and Scottish songs as well as some traditional folk songs and several original songs as well. Subscribe at Celtfather.com if you want to find out more about some of the songs in the future.

And if you have any questions, email me.

Acoustic Scotland #16917 Jun 201800:44:51

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, Emerald Accent, Ed Miller, Marc Gunn, Mikey Mason, Madison Metricula Roberts, Rimbo with Brobdingnagian Bards, Library Bards, Lauren Mayer, Kilted Kings.

If you enjoy this show, LIKE it, SHARE it, post in the comments, or tell a friend. Then subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list at http://pubsong.net/

 

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

0:12 "Nancy Whiskey" by Jesse Ferguson from unreleased

4:17 "Skye Boat Song" by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion

7:00 "Bonnie Dundee" by The Sorries from Bends of the Bow

11:41 "Westlin Wind" by Emerald Accent from For Love of Scotland

15:44 "Scotland's Story" by Ed Miller from Come Awa' Wi' Me

19:13 PUB TALK

21:22 "Why Do You Torture Me" by Marc Gunn from Single

23:56 "The Opposite of Cool" by Mikey Mason from Driven

27:12 "Meownir" by Madison Metricula Roberts from Single

29:56 "Finn and Poe" by Library Bards from Bardcore

33:25 "The Sexual Harassment Prevention Song" by Lauren Mayer from Facts Have a Well-Known Liberal Bias

35:49 "The Scotsman Unbound" by Rimbo with Brobdingnagian Bards from Rimbosity

41:54 "Flower of Scotland" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul

If enjoy any of these artists, please support the musicians who support this podcast, buy their merch, follow them on Spotify, and share the show.

Geek Pub Songs was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club for as little as $1 per month to support my music. You can get regular updates of new videos, podcasts, lyrics, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free at www.pubsong.net.

 

THANK YOU PATRONS

I want to thank everyone in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. There are 144 people who pledge a $1 or more per month so that I can keep creating new music and entertainment for you. You are amazing.  I want to thank my newest Gunn Runners: Jennifer Crispin who raised her monthly pledge to become my Hero this month.

I was looking recently and I realized just how incredible membership in the club is. You'll get several albums of my music, videos, exclusive podcasts, and of course you're supporting this podcast as well as Celtfather Music & Travel. But you can also get discounts on merch, sheet music, and bootleg recordings. It's packed for just dollars per month. If you enjoy what I do, please consider making a pledge.

Go to marcgunn.net to express your generous nature today!

 

PUB TALK

Every year, I host a Celtic Invasion Vacation. We travel to different places around the world and experience the local culture and sights of the region. There's no traveling place to place. We get to know a region.

Last year, we went to Brittany in France. It was incredible. One of my favorite places was Cairn of Gavrinis. You can get a taste of the cairn along with some music and commentary on my YouTube channel.

In the new MageRecords.com store, that's my Bandcamp store, you can now get a Browncoats Independence Flag Sticker and a new Celtic Heartstring "Dragonfly".

My newest single is out. It's called "Why Do You Torture Me". Please add it to your Spotify playlists and library. Give it a listen.

Memorial Day Pub Songs #16820 May 201800:51:47

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 people celebrate the holiday. I also have my own little memorial for a musician friend who passed away recently.

We have music from Marc Gunn, The Selkie Girls, The Rogues, 3 Pints Gone, Jed Marum, Bedlam Bards, Jiggernaut, Scooter Muse, The Changing Room.

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WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY?

0:12 "Bring Me Home, Boys" by Marc Gunn from Sci Fi Drinking Songs

4:32 "Fall of Serenity Valley" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Single

8:29 "The Parting Glass" by The Selkie Girls from Parting Glass

13:44 "The Warrior's Salute" by The Rogues from RogueTrip

17:52 "Freedom Costs" by Bedlam Bards & Marc Gunn from Firefly Drinking Songs

22:07 TRIBUTE TO JED MARUM
Jed Marum is a Celtic folk singer out of Dallas. He was a big part of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I am broken-hearted to share that he died at the beginning of May at the age of 66. He was incredibly kind and generous performer who touched many lives, including mine.

22:56 "Loch Lomond" by Jed Marum from Calla's Waltz

26:46 PUB TALK

27:57 "Two Minute's Silence" by Jiggernaut from The Well

34:24 "Wear the Brown with Pride" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

37:00 "The Parting" by Scooter Muse from Saddell Abbey

Annie Binding, the Royal British Legion's community fundraiser for Cornwall, added:"The joint project by The Changing Room and The Lost Gardens of Heligan to produce a Cornish EP to commemorate the lives of the Heligan gardeners who served in The Great War will act as a poignant reminder of their sacrifices. The Lost Garden of Heligan's support for The Royal British Legion over the past few years has been fantastic, and we hope to keep our partnership strong for many years to come as we continue to keep alive the memory of the fallen and support the future of the living."

41:07 "We Will Remember Them" by The Changing Room from Names On A Wall

45:43 "The Sailboat Armada" by Marc Gunn from Kilted For Her Pleasure

49:33 "Raise a Glass in Parting" by Marc Gunn from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

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THANK YOU PATRONS

I want to thank everyone in the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. There are 143 people who pledge a $1 or more per month so that I can keep creating new music and entertainment for you. You are amazing.  I want to thank my newest Gunn Runners: Russell Witte-Dycus, Craig Wallerstein, Mark Albright, Rob Wilson.

Go to marcgunn.net to express your generous nature today!

 

PUB TALK

The next CeltfatherLive concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 20 at 8 PM CST. Register at Celtfather.com/watch to join me for this free concert on YouTube.

I finished up a video challenge on YouTube last month. It was called Video Every Day in April. I happily completed the challenge. So you can watch 30 new videos in a playlist I created. They are not all music. Some are vlogs for Gunn Runners and others are for musicians.

That said, I have a bunch of new videos I've released. Every Tuesday, I put out a new music video. Right now, it's just me singing songs. But in the future, I hope to have more produced official music videos.

In the meantime, I hope you'll check out my videos of "She's Shiny", "Browncoat Baby", "Spancil Hill" "Jasper Tabby Kitty Cat-y", "Lord of the Pounce" and "Molly Malone". I think the videos are getting better. I'd love your thoughts.

I released two new singles to Patrons. The one in April is a comedy song called "Why Do You Torture Me?". The May one is of the "Mingulay Cat Song". There's also a podcast all about that episode on Celtfather Music & Travel. Check the link in the shownotes for details.

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