Pub Songs Podcast #50 – Interview with Sherwood Forest Faire

The last couple o’weekends, I performed at the Sherwood Forest Faire just outside of Austin, Texas. Sunday morning, I pulled the entertainment director aside and asked him to tell me a little bit about the faire. He laid it all out!

Notes:

• “Bonnie Boy” by Poitin from an upcoming album due out in summer of 2010
• “Twa Corbies” by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death
• Sherwood Forest Faire

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Pub Songs Podcast #49 – Reboot with More Music and Horror

Yeah. That’s a slight embellishment. But this is the first Pub Songs Podcast of the new year. I didn’t realize I was gonna keep it running. But it’s back with more gusto and musical joy. So listen in!

Notes:

• Happy Songs of Death produced by Ari Koinuma
• The Bridge produced by Rich Brotherton
• Upcoming shows at Sherwood Forest Faire
• Guest of Honor at I-Con and MidSouthCon
• Louisiana House Concert
• Music from Al Grierson “The Zephyr (Take It Slow)” from Things That Never Added Up To Me

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Pub Songs Podcast #4.09 – Tribute to Michael Younger

Earlier this year, a dear friend passed away. His name was Michael Younger. He was the former cast director of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival and member of The Bilge Pumps with a huge heart. This show is a tribute to a man who made a huge difference on my life and the life of many people.

Notes:

• “Johnny Jump Up” by The Bilge Pumps from We Don’t Know
• from Happy Songs of Death
• Louisiana Renaissance Festival
• “Sailor’s Prayer” by The Bilge Pumps from We Don’t Know

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Pub Songs Podcast #4.08 – Racing Out the Door to Dingle, Ireland

Podcasting. It’s what I do. And since I couldn’t produce an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for the week. I thought I’d put out a wee Pub Songs Podcast right before I fly off to Dingle, Ireland for my second Celtic Invasion Vacation. A break is coming soon. I hope to work out what’s next with this podcast. I’d love your feedback. Slainte!

Notes:

• “Johnny Jump Upl” by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death
• “William” by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer from Gleowein
• “I Got Laid on James Joyce’s Grave” by Black 47 from Trouble in the Land
• Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
• Celtic Invasion Vacations (next up Scotland)
• Upcoming Events: Celtic Invasion of Ireland, Islington Folk Club, and the Louisiana Renaissance Festival.

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Pub Songs Podcast #4.07 – Open Your Heart to Giving

Ye never know where one of these shows goes. It starts me sharing about my recent tours and those upcoming. It concludes with an important message that I hope you will take to heart.

Notes:

• “Whiskey, You’re the Devil” by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death
• Summer Tour Review.
• “Bobby Casey’s/Boy in the Gap” by Cady Finlayson from Irish Coffee
• Upcoming Events: GenCon, DragonCon, Celtic Invasion of Ireland, MileHiCon, Vampire Ball, and the Louisiana Renaissance Festival.
• Folkways Podcast
• Irish Song Lyrics
• Renaissance Festival Music Idea
• Benefiting cats – Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
• A Message of Giving
• “Open” by Serious Kitchen from Tig

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Pub Songs Podcast #4.06 – Celtic Vacations, Happy Songs of Death and Marc’s First Solo Tour

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

Notes:

• New CD: Live at the Cactus Cafe: Cat Songs and Celtic Music
• Email me your comments. slainte [at] marcgunn [dot] com
• Pub Songs Podcast
• Celtic Invasion Vacations. The first trip to Italy was a smashing success. The next one to Ireland is planned for this September. Don’t miss out!
• The Pub Songs Podcast is now a proud member of Far Point Media who produce such great shows as Slice of Sci Fi and DragonPage.
• Song: “Red, Red, and Black” by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death
• Check out Andrew McKee’s new band Flynn’s Folly. They have a new CD coming out soon.
• Happy Songs of Death background. Where did it come from? Why is it so important to Marc. Sponsor the CD by pre-ordering a copy now.
• The passing of Michael Younger, formerly of The Bilge Pumps.
• Swan Songs. A non-profit that brings music to people passing from life into death.
• Listener Feedback
• Song:  ”Isn’t It Grand, Boys?” by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death
• Download a Free CD by Marc Gunn called Confessions of a Celtic Music Junkie
• Marc Gunn’s Summer Tour
• Song: ”Little William” by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Gleowein
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Pub Songs Podcast #4.05 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

I just got back from my first solo tour. It was highly successful with a great response. With Heart’s Ease completed, now comes the prep work for my next album, Happy Songs of Death. Death, dismemberment and murder coming soon to a CD near you.

Notes:

• “St. Patrick Never Drank” by Marc Gunn from The FuMP
• Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
• Live at the Cactus Cafe. CD Release for Whiskers in the Jar.
• Beyond the Sea and Bobby Darin.
• Rich Brotherton
• 4th Annual Renaissance Festival Awards Winners Announced
• “For My Grandfathers” by Terry Griffith from For My Grandfathers
• Baccanal Birthday Bash
• Creative Commons
• Post Live Shows on Archive.org -Marc Gunn Live at Salerno, Italy.
• -Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers.
• Happy Songs of Death Update
• Music on Creative Commons
• “Sweeney’s Buttermilk” by FIMM from from Roiboos e Disappunti

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Pub Songs Podcast #4.04 – Live House Concert in Destin, FL

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

Notes:

• Heart’s Ease Now On Sale

Songs

1. “Irish Rover“
2. “A Drop of Nelson’s Blood“
3. “Beer, Beer, Beer“
4. “Won’t You Come With Me“
5. “Jug of Punch“
6. “Clementine Blues”
7. “Loch Lomond“
8. “Pleasant Peasant Pheasant Plucking Song“
9. “Waxies Dargle“
10. “Catnipped Kitty“
11. “The Leprechaun“
12. “Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits“
13. “Monahan’s Mudder’s Milk”

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Pub Songs Podcast #4.03 – Touring Texas with Happy Songs of DEATH!

I just got back from my first solo tour. It was highly successful with a great response. With Heart’s Ease completed, now comes the prep work for my next album, Happy Songs of Death. Death, dismemberment and murder coming soon to a CD near you.

Notes:

• Back from the Road
• Studio plans for Happy Songs of Death
• Show at Things Celtic
• “The Ballad of Steve” by Paolo Garbanzo
• Show your excitement
• Four Hour Work Week
• Mur Lafferty presents “The Take Over”
• Dead Like Me on DVD, “Life After Death” out Feb 17, 2009
• Red Dwarf goes called “Back to Earth”.
• “Heart’s Ease” from Heart’s Ease, Pre-Order the CD Now

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Pub Songs Podcast #4.02 – How I Fell in Love with Cats and Celtic Music

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

Notes:

• “Streams of Whiskey” by Patrick’s Head from Arse Biscuits!
• How I Fell in Love with Cats and Celtic Music
• “Jasper Tabby Kitty Cat-y” by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
• Cat Drinking Songs
• Irish Drinking Songs
• Upcoming Gigs: Texas, MarsCon, AggieCon, I-Con, StarFest, and some additional thoughts for the future.
• Things Celtic – Celtic Gifts
• Flynn’s Folly
• Pub Songs Podcast featured on “100 Fascinating Celtic Culture, Language & Lit Blogs“.
• Demand Marc Gunn on Eventful. 20-30 people and I will travel to you!
• “Heart’s Ease” by Marc Gunn from Heart’s Ease

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