Marc Gunn, The Celtfather

Greetings!

If you like Celtic songs, Renaissance festivals, science fiction conventions, comedy, cats, or podcasts, or if you just like good food, good drink, and good company, then you’re in the right place.

I share interesting news about my music, new bands that I find, videos, my latest podcasts, tools and resources, and anything else I think will draw you closer to your own Celtic heritage (whether you’re a Celt or not).

About The Celtfather:

That’s me! I’m an an acoustic Celtic folk musician with a twisted sense of humor. My songs may not all sound “Celtic”, but they are based firmly in the tradition… even the ones about cats, hobbits or Firefly.

My unique sound is due in large part to my instrument of choice, the autoharp. It allows me to focus on entertaining people while still allowing me to compose lush soundscapes.

I’m a huge fan and promoter of all things “Celtic”. My dedication to indie Celtic music earned me the nickname “The Celtfather”. I host several podcasts including: Renaissance Festival Podcast, Pub Songs Podcast, and Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. That last one won two awards for “Best Podsafe Music” in the annual Podcast Awards and is one of the most-popular music podcasts on iTunes.

If you enjoy Celtic music, talk to me. I’d love to geek out on it with you.

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And be sure to share your Celtic music news.

Slainte!

Marc Gunn, The Celtfather

P.S. My daughter Kenzie is the cutest baby ever!

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New Celtic CD Store

For several years now, I’ve wanted to sell CDs direct from my own CD store instead of using a third-party service.  At long last, it has happened.

Introducing the all new Celtic Music CD Store.  You can now buy all of my albums, shirts and even the Marc Gunn Box Set in one easy place. Go to the Marc Gunn CD store to buy my solo CDs.  Or visit The Dubliners Tabby Cats store to get my Cat Lover CDs as well.

Soon you’ll be able to buy music from Brobdingnagian Bards, Captain Black Jack Murphy, and all the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast compilation CDs.  It’s all at www.celticmusic.org.

New Video – Flower of Scotland

I’ve started a new video series where I’m gonna perform Celtic songs and share them on YouTube.

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Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits Is Now On Sale

There you are at the Sign of the Prancing Pony in Bree, when you hear the sounds of rollicking song inside.  You push open the heavy oak door to see small hobbits dancing on the bar, spilling beer and singing at the top of their lungs.

Little did you know that there are scores of great hobbit drinking songs.  Marc Gunn, The Celtfather, met up with Daisy Brambleburr of Bindbale Wood (aka Rie Sheridan Rose) in Hobbiton to discuss and share the drinking songs of the hobbits.  He came back with a plethora of great songs and tunes to share in his newest album, Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits.

Firefly Drinking Songs Can Be Yours… Shiny!

Join the Bedlam Bards and Marc Gunn as we celebrate our love of Joss Whedon’s Firefly and Serenity. Imagine your in a subterranean pub on Canton. It’s muddy and humid. The smell of too many people and alcohol waft through the air. Off in a corner, you hear the call, “Jayne… the man they call Jayne…!” You raise up your pint of mudder’s milk and join in joyful song.

You can now live that experience when order a copy of Firefly Drinking Songs.

Celtic Invasion of Galway, Ireland

Join me June 2nd-9th for another Celtic Invasion of Ireland.  You will see spend a week in Galway rambling through its streets, drinking in its pubs, and sharing in its music.  You will see the Cliffs of Moher looking up at its majesty from the ocean waves.   You’ll visit one of the most culturally rich parts of Ireland as we hike around the Aran Islands. In the hills of Connemara, you’ll enjoy incredible beauty of Kylemore Abbey.

You can experience Ireland like a local. Join me this summer for the Celtic Invasion of Galway.  We’re changing the way you hear Celtic music.  Find the details at CelticInvasion.com

Find out more by joining the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at www.celticinvasion.com for the latest details.

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