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The bothies of Scotland, the true nature of Celtic Heartstrings, genetic counseling and an interview with Mikey Mason about our new single, “Hero of Christmas.” It’s all on the Pub Songs Podcast #219. 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.com. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:23 - SONG: “Barnyards of Delgaty” from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 2:16 - WELCOME --That was a bothy ballad. Bothys are small houses in Scotland. They were typically used by itinerant farmers a century ago. -- Post a review in Apple Podcasts -- New videos: Bright Side of Everything, Tough Times, Something Different Coffee Concert with Hallelujah -- New podcasts: Poor But Happy, Celtic Christmas Podcast -- New Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics: Hero of Canton, Monahan’s Mudder’s Milk 5:15 - SPONSOR: Celtic Heartstrings Celtic Heartstring are necklace pendants made from the broken strings of my heart. I mean, autoharp. However, they are more than a recycled string from my autoharp. I like to think of them as a symbol. Celtic Heartstrings are designed to be as unique as each person who wears one. The large pendant is worn over our hearts to remind us that empathy and kindness are essential to the human experience. Generosity builds bridges. And when we look at people through their eyes, with empathy, we better understand them. Kindness becomes easier. Celtic Heartstrings also symbolize our shared love of Celtic culture through music. They are a symbol of the diversity of the people who wear them. Though they are called “Celtic”, these are not true Celtic knots. They *look* like them. Just because someone might not be of Celtic heritage does not mean they are not part of our Celtic community. Celtic Heartstrings are about inclusion. That’s something that I’ve talked about on my Celtic podcasts since I started all of them. There’s enough exclusion in this world. Kindness and generosity are about inclusion. We can be different and yet also be one people, be that Americans or just the human race. Some of my more popular designs are the Celtic Butterfly, the Celtic Dragonfly, the Infinity Heart, and the Celtic Cross. You can find them all in my store at MageRecords.com. Wear your Celtic Heartstring with heart. Come together with kindness. 7:28 - GEEK SONG: “Genetic Counseling Song” from Selcouth November 12 was Genetic Counseling Awareness Day. My wife is a genetic counselor. When she was completing her degree, she asked me to write a song for their graduation. I had a lot of trouble writing one. So we sat down together and wrote some lyrics for a song that captured different aspects of her new career. I recorded a video of “Genetic Counseling Song” last year and posted it to YouTube. I think Genetic Counselors were happy to be seen. 10:36 - CELTIC GEEK SPOTLIGHT: Hero of Christmas Interview with Mikey Mason In 2018, Mikey Mason and I did a Blue Sun Holiday Tour Spectacular. We played five dates between Alabama and Indiana. We recorded a few Firefly Christmas songs for the event. They were available on a limited-edition CD. We are planning the official release of the EP in December. In the meantime, we are very happy to officially release the first single, “Hero of Christmas”. The song is of course a parody of “Hero of Canton” and touches on the 60’s Christmas special “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” as well as Dr Seuss’ masterpiece, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”. I sat down with Mikey last year and talked to him about the song. 25:43 - SPOTLIGHT SONG: “Hero of Christmas” by Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason from Browncoat Christmas 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/ 28:19 - UPCOMING SHOWS THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube @ 12:00 PM Eastern NOV 19: Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:00 - 9 PM EDT. Tickets $8. 29:10 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music or merch. Follow me on streaming. And tell a friend. Streaming music gives you a quick and easy way to sample my 23 albums. Digital sales keep my business running. Tips and CD sales allow me to tour and have online concerts. Kickstarter funds the production of physical products like CDs, shirts, and other merch. And Patreon funds my songwriting! Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Follow the link in the shownotes. Special thanks to my newest patrons: Matt and Nykki Boersma 29:46 - JOIN THE PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes) Are you a Celtic Geek? Well, then you probably read. You might study history. And you might watch TV or movies with a Celtic or Geek twist. It’s what Celtic Geeks do. What are you reading, learning, or watching? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you’re enjoying to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook. 31:16 - SONG: “Galway Shawl” 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.com! #pubsongs PUB CHAT I posted a meme in the Celtic Geeks group regarding baby Yoda and the Mandalorian. It reads: “As of October 30, take a drink every time something "Baby Yoda" related pops up on your timeline until December 18.” Matt Hughes replied: "I'd be dead in a week." Patrick Mahoney replied: "With my crowd I don't think I could make it past noon and be conscious" Kris Dobie asks: "Does Tea count???" What do you think? Do you like the Mandalorian? Some say it’s like Firefly.

A dark murder ballad for Halloween. Coming together to change the world. Why more people don’t play the autoharp. 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.com. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:20 - SONG: “O’er the Way” by Marc Gunn from St Patrick’s Day (2021) 4:14 - WELCOME -- Remember to Vote! Go to vote.org to check your registration and to register if it is still possible. This election is extremely important to bring balance and integrity back to America. So please will vote on November 3rd. -- Post a review in Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcatcher. -- Recording with Brazilian Celtic Rock band Tuatha De Dannan. I hope to have a recording to share in the next show. I sang a version of “Johnny Jump Up” called “Jaysus Jump Up” for their upcoming album. -- New videos: Whiskey in the Jar, O’er the Way -- New Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics: O’er the Way, Health to the Company -- New podcasts: Celtic Rock Bonus, Lady of the Lake track by Daimh 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/ 8:48 - SONG: “Together” by Marc Gunn from Single for KrabbeConnect Krabbe disease is a rare genetic disorder. It is a severe neurological condition that results from the loss of the protective covering surrounding nerve cells.  Individuals affected by Krabbe disease do not make enough of a specific enzyme. Because of this, Krabbe disease slowly damages the white matter, brain and spinal cord, as well as nerves outside the Central Nervous System. 11:13 - STORY: Coming Together I’ve been thinking a lot about togetherness recently. What does it take to bring people together? What does it take to build a community? I can’t say that I really know. Nor am I any good at it. It makes me think of the presidential race. I will vote for Vice President Joe Biden because he’s a moderate. He has worked for years together with both sides of the political aisle, Democrats and Republicans. He seems to me a return to politicians who aren’t just about creating division. But I don’t know how he will bring people together, or if he can in these partisan times. As for me, I’m bad at it. I posted a new episode of the Celtfather Monthly podcast recently. My primary goal was to remind you to have a moratorium on sharing partisanship on social. Don’t share partisan memes. Don’t share news articles. Instead, just share your opinion on your social media. No sooner had I shared that podcast, when I didn’t follow my own advice. In so doing, I felt like I created division. I want to unite people. But I’m not good at it. I don’t know anyone who is. I know I get overrun by my emotions. I say dumb things in anger. Sometimes I will ignore facts just to suit my belief system. You would think that right and wrong were more straightforward. Black and white. But what’s that line by Obi Wan Kenobi in Empire Strikes Back. It’s not black and white. It’s full of opinion. Because my beliefs are different from yours. I am a Celt. To me that means, we understand what it means to be oppressed. And so we should stand up for others who are also oppressed or fighting for their individual rights, as long as it doesn’t impose on ours. As a Geek, those Celtic beliefs are strengthened by the lessons I learned from Star Trek, the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one. And by Doctor Who. We are all important, no matter your religion, the color of your skin, your sexual orientation, or what exotic race they come from. They are creatures of this universe and deserve respect. We should celebrate all of our differences. That’s what my next CD, Selcouth, is all about. It’s about being different, and proud of those differences. And not belittling someone else’s. It’s about coming together as a community of people who are different. Who are not like everyone else. We’re Celtic Geeks. Each of us is even different from other Celtic Geeks. But we embrace that difference as a group. I don’t know that this community idea really even resonates with you. I want a better world. And I believe we have the capability to make it better. By working together. By being selfless. By putting my neighbor before my own wants and desires. I feel like that is how we truly come together. But it might just be an idealistic goal that’s not attainable. I don't know. But I feel it essential that we try. 15:31 - SONG: “Health to the Company” sung by Marc Gunn, recorded by Brobdingnagian Bards from Real Men Wear Kilts 18:42 - JOIN THE PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes) Are you a Celtic Geek? Well, then you probably read. You might study history. And you might watch TV or movies with a Celtic or Geek twist. It’s what Celtic Geeks do. What are you reading, learning, or watching? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you’re enjoying to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook. 23:32 - SONG: “Just A Hero” from Selcouth Sometimes we fabricate heroes to satisfy our own dissatisfaction. The mudders of Canton do that in the episode “Jaynestown” on the TV show Firefly. They take a horrible person, Jayne Cobb, who did one good thing for them and put him up on a pedestal. This song continues the story. The mudders realize they don’t need a statue. They can stand up for themselves. They become their own heroes. 26:56 - UPCOMING SHOWS THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube @ 12:00 PM Eastern OCT 17: The Lost Druid in Decatur, GA @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM EDT OCT 22: Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:00 - 9 PM EDT. This is not a public concert. You can buy Tickets right now for just $8. Find details in the shownotes. 28:33 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music or merch. Follow me on streaming. And tell a friend. Streaming music gives you a quick and easy way to sample my 23 albums. Digital sales keep my business running. Tips and CD sales allow me to tour and have online concerts. Kickstarter funds the production of physical products like CDs, shirts, and other merch. And Patreon funds my songwriting! Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Follow the link in the shownotes. Special thanks to my newest patrons: LP Chan, Minchowski, Rebekah Martin, Carol Donahue 29:41 - SONG: “I’ll Drink from Dusk Til Dawn” from Happy Songs of Death 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.com! #pubsongs #togetherness #krabbeconnect PUB CHAT Any Meerkats wrote: “Why don't kids and teens EVER seem to play the autoharp? When i look on Youtube, it's always older people in their thirties or more. I don't see any youthful looking people playing it. Is it really bad for a kid to play that instrument? Even more weird, I'm 16 and really autistic, so i act like a kid. It somehow fits my weird personality in the most unique way, but most people would only associate the sound as background music for me, they would be surprised if i could actually play it too.” That’s a good question. I know it is a great instrument for kids. But I can think of at least two reasons. First it is typically associated with folk music. Not to say you can’t play anything on it. You can. Look up autoHarpers on YouTube and you’ll find a bunch of younger people playing Pop songs and what not  But it is a stigma. Second, it is a heavy instrument. It might be a bit big for many kids. I do know there is a luthier in California and makes what’s called the sparrow autoharp. It is smaller and lightweight. Not the best sound as far as I’m concerned, but it’s a great introductory instrument. I taught at the California autoharp gathering a few years back. They do a lot of youth outreach. We taught some kids. But even there it seems most kids probably would rather learn to play the guitar. I’m with you though. I love the sound of the instrument but I also feel like it fits my weird personality. I love that I play an instrument that few other people play. And I can also honestly say that no one in the world plays the autoharp like I do. My suggestion is that you just start playing it. Figure out its strengths and weaknesses. Make it your own. You can do some brilliant things on the instrument. Find out more about Autoharp music here.  

Hobbit Day is here. So we’re gonna pour a pint and drink to the hobbits that we love in our lives. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am 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: “We’ll Have a Pint” from Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits 2:15 - WELCOME -- Post a review in Apple Podcasts. -- Theme inspiration. I have singles scheduled to be released every 1-3 weeks. It’s inspiring themes for Coffee shows, podcasts, video singles. -- Upcoming releases: O’er the Way on Oct 1, Together on Oct 7, and October Waltz on Oct 14 -- New songs mixed: “Back in the Ocean” -- Video: Hobbit Drinking Songs at Dragon Con -- Irish & Celtic Music Podcast: Halfway to Celtic Women for St Patrick’s Day and Sunflower -- Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics. Do you have song chords you’d like to see on this website? Email me. -- Videos: Lords of the Run, Sinead and Saoirse at Killarney National Park 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/ 7:31 - STORY: The Hobbit, Hobbit Day and ALEP -- What Is Hobbit Day? -- How I fell in love with The Hobbit -- ALEP: A Long Expected Party -- Podcast: True Story of Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits -- Happy Hobbit Day Music downloads -- Videos: Hobbit Day Celebration 2019, Hobbit Songs, 13:20 - About “Brandywine River Reel” 16:28 - SONG: “Brandywine River Reel” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits 19:40 - JOIN THE PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes) Celtic Geeks read. We study history. We watch geeky or Celtic TV and movies. What are you reading, learning or watching? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you’re enjoying to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook. 22:17 - SONG: “Everybody Needs A Drinking Song” from Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits 25:04 - UPCOMING SHOWS THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube @ 12:00 PM Eastern More shows coming... 27:20 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits, the songbook or other merch. Follow me on streaming. And tell a friend. Streaming music gives you a quick and easy way to sample my 23 albums. Digital sales keep my business running. Tips and CD sales allow me to tour and have online concerts. Kickstarter funds the production of physical products like CDs, shirts, and other merch. And Patreon funds my songwriting! Keep me song writing. Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes. Special thanks to my newest patrons: LP Chan, Minchowski 28:33 - SONG: “Prettiest Hobbit” from I Will Not Sing Along and 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 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.com! #pubsongs PUB CHAT Howard Fisher emailed: "Marc, Greetings!  I first heard the wonders of Irish and Celtic music through my love of the Chieftains and the Pogues; but finding your podcasts was a revelation in more than one way. Even though I had love for the music, I had no idea that I would also find a love for the autoharp.  Almost instantly I bought one and began online zoom lessons and although the first month or so has been difficult, my autoharp and I are now in the honeymoon phase and we are both falling in love with each other daily.  Thank you for inspiring me to take this on.  Your tune "Don't Go Drinking with Hobbits" is one of the first real songs that I am working on and I love singing and playing it.  Being a Tolkien fan, I can't wait to hear your new Hobbit songs.  Thanks for all the work that you do.  Take care.  Howard"  

I close out Dragon Con every year with the Pub Songs Podcast Live as part of the Digital Media Track. I keep that tradition alive with this virtual show. 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 - WELCOME -- Lots of new singles are coming. I created a Single and Album release schedule. It has me releasing new singles every 1-2 weeks through January with the official release of St Patrick’s Day. There’ll be traditional Irish songs, hobbit dance tunes, and songs from my next CD, Selcouth. Follow me on the streaming sites so you don’t miss these releases. -- THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube @ 12:00 PM EDT - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music and merch. Follow me on Spotify or Amazon Music. Or just tell a friend. Streaming music gives you a quick and easy way to sample my 24 albums. Digital sales keep my business running. Tips and CD sales allow me to tour. Kickstarter funds physical products like CDs, shirts and other merch. And Patreon funds my songwriting! Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Learn more on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes. Special thanks to my newest patrons: Tom M, Howard F - STORY: Pub Songs Podcast Live with Dragon Con Digital Media Track 3:05 - SONG: “Shiny” from As Long As I’m Flyin’ 10:18 - SONG: “Slainte Mhaith” from Name On My Soul 12:49 - SONG: “What Shall We Do With A Catnipped Kitty” from Whiskers in the Jar 15:09 - SONG: “Close Your Eyes” from Kilted For Her Pleasure 20:31 - SONG: “Reavers Drinking Song” from TBD 24:12 - SONG: “Breathing” from Selcouth 31:28 - SONG: “Everybody Needs A Drinking Song” from Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits 36:56 - SONG: “Kilty Pleasure” from Selcouth 42:10 - SONG: “Bring Me Home, Boys” from Sci Fi Drinking Songs 48:10 - SONG: “Thorin’s Eulogy” from I Will Not Sing Along by Brobdingnagian Bards 52:15 - SONG: “Name On My Soul” from Name On My Soul NOTES FROM THE SHOW -- Buy CDs at MageRecords.com -- In the ‘Verse Podcast -- ALEP: Hobbit Gathering in Kentucky -- Dance Music and songs for Hobbits -- Swan Songs: Musical Last Wishes 58:05 - JOIN THE PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes) Celtic Geeks read. We study history. We watch geeky or Celtic TV and movies. What are you reading, learning or watching? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you’re enjoying to marc@marcgunn.com. Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook. 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.com! #pubsongs PUB CHAT Timothy Thrush emailed: "I just listened to the most recent Pub Songs podcast, and I really enjoyed 'Bright Side Of Everything'. I realize it's a live version & not a final mix so when is Selcouth slated to be released? (BTW, the 'Buy CDs' link on that website still goes to the defunct CDBaby store.)" I don’t have an official release date for Selcouth yet. I prefer having an album completed before I announce that date. However, I am tentatively aiming to release the album to my Kickstarter supporters by October or November at the latest. The album will be released everywhere else in the spring of next year.

Dragon Con is online this year. St Patrick’s Day disappears. And listen to a Hobbit Hornpipe. 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 0:19 - SONG: “Blue Sun” from As Long As I’m Flyin’ - WELCOME -- St Patrick's Day CD disappears from streaming -- Post a review in Apple Podcasts -- Recording progress for Selcouth -- Irish & Celtic Music Podcast -- New podcasts: Celtfather Shorts -- New Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics: What song would you like to play? 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/ 9:12 - SONG: “Hobbit Hornpipe” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits 11:32 - 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. -- Themed Celtfather Sitcoms 14:04 - UPCOMING SHOWS SEP 2-6: Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA SEP 6: Hobbit Drinking Songs with Brobdingnagian Bards for High Fantasy Track of Dragon Con at 8:30 PM EDT SEP 17: Halfway to St Patrick's Day at Tucker Brewing Company in Tucker GA @ 6:30 - 9:30 PM EDT SEP 19: Pepper Place Farmer's Market in Birmingham, AL @ 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT WEDS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube @ TBA 16:17 - 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: Tom M. 17:24 - SONG: “Bright Side of Everything” 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.com! #pubsongs PUB CHAT  

New hobbit single coming on August 24, review of Gen Con Online, and season 6 of Coffee with The Celtfather comes to a close. 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: “Rising of the Moon” from St Patrick’s Day 2:15 - WELCOME -- Gen Con Review -- New single out on August 24: “Hobbit Hornpipe” -- New podcasts: Celtic Running Music, Objects in Space, Together -- New Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics: Skye Boat Song, The Moonshiner, The Cat Came Back… The Cat’s Perspective 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/ 7:01 - STORY: About Coffee with The Celtfather 10:54 - SONG: “Wild Colonial Boy” from St Patrick’s Day 14:13 - 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. -- Post a review in Apple Podcasts -- 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. 16:57 - SONG: “Old Fenian Gun” from St Patrick’s Day 20:26 - UPCOMING SHOWS AUG 12: Coffee with The Celtfather Season 6 Finale on Facebook @ 11:00 AM EDT AUG 14: Dragon Con Filk Track w/Brobdingnagian Bards AUG 15: Pepper Place Farmer's Market in Birmingham, AL @ 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT SEP 2-6: Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA SEP 6: Hobbit Drinking Songs with Brobdingnagian Bards for High Fantasy Track of Dragon Con at 8:30 PM EDT 23:13 - 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: David Marc Tan Creti and Scott & Anita Gorrell 24:15 - SONG: “Donald, Where’s Your Trousers/Drunken Sailor” from A Faire to Remember 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.com! #pubsongs PUB CHAT  

Gen Con 2020 is online this year, like most sci fi conventions, and gaming conventions, and even Celtic festivals. I have five shows scheduled. I’ll sing from those shows and tell you more about them 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 0:25 - SONG: “Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers” from Sci Fi Drinking Songs 3:04 - WELCOME -- Pride Month Episode #463 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast -- New podcasts: In the ‘Verse Podcast #14: Objects in Space -- Check out the new CD from Mikey Mason is called Shades of Gray. -- New Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics: check out the lyrics in this show for new and updated editions 6:55 - SONG: “The Widow and the Devil” from Kilted For Her Pleasure 10:01 - STORY: You Have CDs 10:29 - STORY: Preparing for Gen Con Online, Should I charge for online events? 20:24 - SONG: “Breathing” from Selcouth 24:31 - CD Projects and Progress 26:32 - JOIN THE PUB CHAT 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. 29:58 - “Cat Came Back...Cat’s POV” intro 32:09 - SONG: “The Cat Came Back… Cat’s POV” from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers 36:15 - UPCOMING SHOWS JUL 30: Comedy Music Cabaret at Gen Con ONLINE at 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT JUL 30: Sci F'Irish Drinking Songs at Gen Con ONLINE at 8:00 - 9:00 PM EDT JUL 31: Firefly Drinking Songs at Gen Con ONLINE at 8:00 - 9:00 PM EDT AUG 1: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers at Gen Con ONLINE at 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT AUG 1: Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion at Gen Con ONLINE at 8:00 - 9:00 PM EDT WEDS: Coffee with The Celtfather on Facebook @ 11:00 AM EDT 37:28 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy CDs, digital downloads, shirts, and other merch. Follow me on Spotify. And share a song or this podcast with 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. You get it all for as little $5 per month. Learn more on Patreon. Special thanks to my newest patrons: David Marc Tan Creti and welcome back to Scott & Anita Gorrell 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/ - SONG: “Skye Boat Song” 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! #pubsongs #gencon #gencon2020   PUB CHAT Ken Katen emailed on Patreon: "Good afternoon, Marc - I”ve just upped my Patreon support of your Irish and Celtic Music podcast to $10/month.  I remember bombing around the back roads of Joshua Tree listening to your paen to Joss Wheedon (it got me to give “Firefly” another chance - thank you). Now I’m [belatedly] listening to your Pride Month episode, and am once again impressed by your fearlessness to wade into an area that you feel is important enough to deserve your attention and representation while remaining unafraid to admit your ignorance (which, as Mark Twain observed, “can be fixed, unlike stupidity, which is permanent”) by selecting a great co-host both musically and (sub) culturally.  I wish I could do more, but I’m supporting a raft of podcasts, and some folks in my real life neighborhood businesses who are also struggling right now. I can’t fly anymore thanks to radiation treatment a few years back, but your Celtic Invasion Vacations sound wonderful - perhaps one day I can figure out how to travel “across the pond” by boat and join you to enjoy the touring"  

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  

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 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

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.

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)."

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 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"  

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."  

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."

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 -- Kickstarter for Selcouth is over $1300 over its goal. Ends on March 13! -- Watch this episode live! -- New Single: Molly Malone (feat. Jesse Ferguson) -- New Stories from the Road: Naked, Cat Lovers Podcast, Molly Malone MP3s -- New episode of In the Verse on Trash -- Listen to Celtfather Monthly podcast -- Listen to Cat Music Lovers podcast -- Free CD Offer -- Watch Shamrock Pub Songs. -- Video: Dom Duff from Celtic Invasion of Brittany -- Want 17 Free Celtic MP3s? Subscribe to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. -- Updated lyrics for songs: Jedi Drinking Song Prequel, Bring Me Home Boys, Freedom Costs, Doctor of Gallifrey, I’ll Tell  My Ma, Serenity Valley Waltz, Mingulay Boat Song, 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

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

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

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