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Every year, the People's Choice Podcast Awards are held to find out who the favorites are in podcasting. Like most awards competitions, it's a popularity game. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was nominated for the second year in a row. But in order to win, I need your votes every day until November 30th.
Please do me a wee favor. Go to www.podcastawards.com and for the ICMP for Best Podsafe Music.
Then, email your friends and ask them to vote as well.
Then, repeat and rinse until the end of the month.
A win in the Podcast Awards doesn't mean vast amounts of money or fame, but it does show the world that you love Celtic music. And you think it deserves attention. And until next year, if the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast wins, it will get that much deserved attention.
Thanks a million.
Slainte!
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Wow! The Vampire Ball was amazing fun. And it occurred to me that I didn't tell you enough about it. For instance, did you know I created a band for the ball? Yup. Samantha Gillogly came down from Boston to play fiddle with the group. And one of my best friends, Jamie Haeuser, rocked the night out on the bodhran and backup vocals. Considering we had no rehearsal time with Samantha, I was blown away by just how great it all sounded. I heard quite a few compliments for the show too. Over the weekend, the three of us jammed some more and there was a beautiful connection such that by Sunday we were asking ourselves what we were gonna call the band. So yesterday, I was listening to the CD Baby DIY Podcast and got the idea to do a Band Naming Contest. Here's how it works. Every day this week, starting today, I want to hear your favorite band names for a Celtic band. At the end of the day, I will pick my favorite band name and that person will receive a free download of one of my albums. It'll last about a week. So start naming the band!
(Read More...) -- Do you have a quote, movie, album, tip or suggestion that you'd like to share in my Weeklies? If so, post a comment with your suggestion here.
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I'd like to start by thanking everyone who sent me photos of bridges over the last few days. I felt stumped as to what sort of album cover I wanted for my next cd, entitled "The Bridge". Your pics helped me decide. I had a loose image in my mind of a foot bridge over water filled with plants and flowers. So this weekend I decided to pull out some acryllic paints and make some unique album covers with that loose idea in my head. The second cover I painted was it. (Read More...)
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Salut, tous (that's hi, everybody in French), c'est Jamie, reporting on a great opening weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF), upcoming gigs for Marc, and plans for next year!
Marc and I played four shows at TRF, plus the wonderful Pub Sing - great crowds opening day, even with so-so weather. As usual, the cast was stellar, and got to see lots of good friends like Owain Phyfe and Cantiga, the Bard O'Neil, Cristophe the Insulter, the gorgeous Queen Margaret of Scotland, the Bilge Pumps and others. And special thanks to the Lady McArthur who hostess-ed us there. Just beaucoup fun.
Marc's next up at MileHiCon in Denver October 23-25, so get ready for a kitty kilt filk invasion (try saying that real fast three times). "Happy Songs of Death" will accompany him, of course. Plays nice at high altitudes!
And we are happy to announce that Marc will appear March 12-14 at MidSouthCon in Memphis as the Media Guest of Honor. He'll being doing three shows there and participating in other events.
SO - if you are in, around or near Memphis - or enroute from Louisiana - please think about a HOUSE CONCERT! Yes, my favorite two words...email me at booking@marcgunn.com.
Three of Marc's CDs are qualified for Grammies this year, with "Happy Songs of Death" and "Live at the Cactus Cafe" in the Traditional Folk category, and "Heart's Ease" in the New Age category. So - all you members of NARAS - please nominate Marc Gunn!
And you should see my dress for the Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club "Tru Blood and Gold Ball" on October 30. Tickets are going fast...and here's the only place to get them: www.vampirelestatfanclub.com. Marc and I will play, joined by the fabulous Samantha Gillogly from Boston.
And speaking of going fast - 4 of my 12 winestastings at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival are SOLD OUT! Yup. So, you might want to get some folks together and come out to play - Marc is the featured performer, of course. And here's where you get reservations: www.la-renfest.com/festival/winetasting.asp
Finally - have chosen the theme for the tour of Ireland that Marc and I are planning for next year - yes, Renaissance & Celtic Adventures, and Celtic Invasion Vacations are collaborating on what will be a unique and exclusive travel adventure. "Goddesses, Pirates, Saints and Rebels: The Women of Ireland" will visit wonderful locations associated with Brigid, Maeve, Grainne O'Malley and others. Late August/early September is the time frame - details coming soon!
Music, great food, travel, adventures - and of course, good friends like you. Life is good, and will only get better next time we see you.
PS - Have heard the tracks from the next CD, "The Bridge." *sigh*
Listen to the Song of the Week: "Red, Red and Black" from Happy Songs of Death Now on Sale!
This Week:( Read more... )-- Do you have a quote, movie, album, tip or suggestion that you'd like to share in my Weeklies? If so, post a comment with your suggestion here.
Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. It's easy; it's free.
Oct. 14th, 2009 @ 03:18 pm
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Greetings und salutations! Ireland, England, and now back home. Yes, I had a great time on the 2nd Celtic Invasion Vacation. Dingle, Ireland is marvelous little town. We had a great time there, hikes around the peninsula, boating to Blaskett Island and seeing seals and dolphins. We enjoyed another perfect weather vacation with cool air and virtually no rain. We drank in the local pub. I played music and jammed with some locals... *sigh* Now I'm back in the swing, getting a ton of work done at home. And I have a few shows coming up. It all starts this weekend. I'll be a roaming entertainer at the Texas Renaissance Festival. So look for me. But if you want a more specific place to look, I will play two street shows outside or near Mrs. McArthur's Pepper booth at 11:30am and 2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. That's booth #503 in Plantersville, Texas. I'll have a bunch of CDs, including Happy Songs of Death. So come on by and say hello. ( Read more... )-- Check me out on Sunset Connoisseurs Society, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, SoundClick, Demand a Show on Eventful, Wikipedia, YouTube, Flickr, Livejournal, and DeviantArt. And if you'd like a CD... -- Do you have a quote, movie, album, tip or suggestion that you'd like to share in my Weeklies? If so, post a comment with your suggestion here.
Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. It's easy; it's free.
Oct. 6th, 2009 @ 06:45 pm
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| » Marc Weeklies: Dragon*Con 2009 Report! |
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Jamie here...Ach achon ach am toirsech monuar! That's Irish for "Alas, I am so tired, alas!" The first "Alas" is because I - like everyone else who was there - am exhausted and the second because I have to wait another year for Dragon*Con...
Marc utterly triumphed - his first two shows were terrific, but the last one was amazing! The Filk Track Room was standing-room only. Lots of great friends and fans from the past and lots of new ones, too. And his new T-shirt, "Kilted for Her Pleasure," was a sell-out - I think every man in kilt bought one. (Marc's reordering, so you can get yours soon.) The new CD, "Happy Songs of Death," sold very well, as did "What Color is Your Dragon." ( Read more... )-- Check me out on Sunset Connoisseurs Society, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, SoundClick, Demand a Show on Eventful, Wikipedia, Livejournal, and DeviantArt. And if you'd like a CD...
-- Do you have a quote, movie, album, tip or suggestion that you'd like to share in my Weeklies? If so, post a comment with your suggestion here.
Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. It's easy; it's free.
Sep. 10th, 2009 @ 03:18 pm
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Holy moly - it's Jamie- frantically packing garb, etc...It's DRAGON*CON!
Marc's got shows and lots of plans to visit with fans all over the Con...Make sure that you stop by his table - complete information and showtimes here.
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Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. It's easy; it's free.
Sep. 2nd, 2009 @ 12:56 pm
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Jamie again, people - Marc's busy after a weekend working on the next fabulous project, reuniting with the kitties and taking care of things. But he's letting me write the Weekly today for very personal reasons.
When we scheduled the CD Release Party for "Happy Songs of Death" on August 28, it did not occur to me that it was the eve of the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
But it is. And how appropriate. "Happy Songs of Death" is really all about what this anniversary needs to be.
I'm a New Orleans native. Born here. Lived here most of my life. And as an historian (yes, really) I have a perspective on this anniversary that is SO aligned with the spirit of this CD. Tragedies like Katrina - or the Black Death that led to the Renaissance - creates opportunity through displacement.
Now, I am not minimizing the suffering and tragedy. Just noting that the human spirit - and creativity and joy and love - cannot be crushed under even such a catastrophe. That what we remember are the stories of people doing things they never thought they could do. And that now, in the wake of the tragedy, there is an artistic and creative renaissance happening in New Orleans that is just stunning. New performance spaces, new art districts, new people coming here because they believe in the city and all that it stands for. And "Happy Songs of Death" celebrates that. It is informed by Marc's personal investment and interest in New Orleans, by blues and jazz and deeply felt rhythms of the soul.
So, please do come join us at Bacchanal on Friday for the CD release party for this spectacular new CD. Come celebrate with me the rebirth of my city. Thanks for being part of the energy, the direction, the dream.
Listen to the Song of the Week: "Twa Corbies" from Happy Songs of Death Now on Sale!
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Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. It's easy; it's free.
Aug. 26th, 2009 @ 12:25 am
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Bonjour, everybody - it's Jamie. Marc's busy making up with the kitties for being gone to GenCon so I get to write you again.
Speaking of GenCon - a blast. Marc had a couple of shows, played all over the place, ran into friends from the filk world like The Great Luke Ski and Tom Smith, sold lots of CD's, and fans LOVED "Happy Songs of Death."
Next up - the CD Release Party for "Happy Songs" on Friday, August 28 at 7 PM at Bacchanal Wines and Spirits here in New Orleans. It's a great location, and proprietor Chris Drudge is coming up with a special signature drink (not involving arsenic, I am told). Best of all, it's a benefit for the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic, a great community resource that is keeping musicians healthy and leading the fight for non-smoking venues. So - all kinds of good reasons to come on out - Marc will perform, and I would love to see you there.
Already looking forward to Dragon*Con! Marc has a bunch of shows and events. And I will be there, so come find me to tell me where you would like Marc to perform next year as I am busily booking 2010. And don't forget my favorite two words: "House Concert." In fact, I am thinking of holding a little House Concert Tutorial (well, OK it will be more like a party) in my room at the Marriott. Email me at booking@marcgunn.com if you would like to attend. I'll be at Marc's table some, but I am also happy to report that I'm on a panel on the new Alternate History (read "steampunk") Track. It's about what great graphic novels and what an awful movie "League of Extrardinary Gentlemen" was. See - I DO have a life outside of being Marc's agent! Look for the Companion Instructor, Steampunk therapist or lady pirate.
And then there's the super-secret project for this upcoming weekend - but you'll have to wait until next year to find out about that! I know - I'm such a tease...
OK, Marcaholics - see you in New Orleans or Atlanta, I hope!
Love and peace-
Jamie
Listen to the Song of the Week: "I'll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn" from Happy Songs of Death Now on Sale!
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Quote of the Week: "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." ~Francis Bacon
The Examiner did an awesome interview with me about Happy Songs of Death. Part two of the interview should be coming soon.
There Be Baby Dragons!
CD of the Week: Home, Home on the Road by Bryan Bowers. The first album by Autoharp God, Bryan Bowers, made uber famous among comedy music lovers by his performance of "The Scotsman" on Dr. Demento. However, that is just a small piece of the brilliance of this album. Two of my favorite are "Berkeley Woman" and "Prison Song"
A new episdoe of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is now posted. Don't forget to vote for your favorite song in the show.
Review these iMixes: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and All for Our Furry Friends. You can help promote my music by reviewing this iMix of music from the podcast. There's a TON of great music to choose from. And while you're there, buy a song or the set.
The Garden Sessions is a podcast that features some of the best traditional & contemporary folk music. Lots of great music!
Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion has second album cover. I had so many people mistake it for an album of cat songs, that I decided I should create a new cover. It's the same album, just a new cover. You can pick up your copy on m
Celtic Music Reviews and Features "Thistle" by Scott Boswell, "Play For Them" by The Booze Brothers
Marc Gunn in the News:
A Novel Friend posted a link to my new music video of "Won't You Come With Me?" from Happy Songs of Death.
Soul Geek announced my attendance as Guest of Honor at MileHiCon in Denver, Colorado.
Podculture played a promo from my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
Primofex posted a picture of me from the New Deal Cafe in Maryland.
Eternal Vigilance posted a flyer that features my appearance at the Tru Blood & Gold Vampire Ball in October here in New Orleans.
"The Cat Came Back... The Cat's Perspective" was played on the David Tanny Show. It's from my hit CD, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers.
UPCOMING GIGS. Don't forget to make a demand to see me perform. Want me to see where I plan to tour this summer?
8.28 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) CD Release Party at Baccannal Wine Bar
9.4-7 (ATLANTA, GA) DragonCon
9.16-23 (DINGLE, IRELAND) Celtic Invasion of Ireland
10.23-25 (DENVER, CO) MileHiCon
10.30 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat Fan Club's "Blood and Gold" Ball
11.7-12.13 (ROBERT, LA) Louisiana Renaissance Festival
1.16.10 (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Concert with Jed Marum
-- Check me out on Sunset Connoisseurs Society, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, SoundClick, Demand a Show on Eventful, Wikipedia, Livejournal, and DeviantArt. And if you'd like a CD...
-- Do you have a quote, movie, album, tip or suggestion that you'd like to share in my Weeklies? If so, post a comment with your suggestion here.
Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. It's easy; it's free.
Aug. 20th, 2009 @ 10:57 am
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Last night in a fit of tired of waiting, I setup a new Twitter account. twitter.com/marcgunnmusic. If you're on there, please friend me and spread the word. (my account was hacked a nearly 2 weeks ago. Grr) Posted via LiveJournal.app.
Aug. 12th, 2009 @ 08:19 am
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Funny. Just yesterday, I was telling the folks on my newsletter how I was happy to be home. Now I'm excited because I'm flying up to GenCon tomorrow. Reminds me something I heard about Johnny Cash in the movie Walk the Line. Whenever he was out on the road, he would get tired of it. Whenever he was home, he couldn't wait to get out on the road. I heard the same about Bob Dylan.
Maybe once I get a wee bit more settled I'll relax and enjoy my home a bit more. When I moved to New Orleans, I planned it as a temporary move. So I didn't bring good furniture to relax in. Just office stuff, recording gear, eating utensils and a place to sleep. Now I need to go home and get something more comfortable so my downtime at home is much more relaxing. Then I'll have a better place to sit for Torre to climb into my lap and relax as well. Gotta think of the cats.
Promotion for Happy Songs of Death is going along great. I now have BOTH CD covers and have mailed out the last of the pre-orders today. So look to your mail if that's you. The rest of you, I hope will pick up your copy on Thursday, August 20th, when I hope to officially release the CDs on CD Baby.
There are a couple more edits to be done on my music video too. I'm patiently waiting to share that with you. I'm SO happy with the video. And I must admit, I want MORE music videos for this CD. There are so many visuals I can imagine for all these songs. Hey! So if you know anything about making setting video to music, have at it! I'd love to see what you come up with.
Finally, I am booked for MileHiCon in Denver in October. We're looking for a couple extra venues in Colorado that I might be able to perform at. If you have any thoughts, email Jamie at booking@marcgunn.com.
Now, off to pack for GenCon! OH! And I'll have copies of Happy Songs of Death available there as well. So get your CDs before they are official. Slainte! ( Read more... )
Originally published at Marc Gunn .com. Read. Interact. Breathe. It's easy; it's free.
Aug. 11th, 2009 @ 01:28 pm
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Bonjour, all - Jamie again, just back from NYC where I caught one of Marc's shows. He's busy at another gig so here I am again. BUT WAIT!
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Aug. 7th, 2009 @ 03:54 pm
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| » Marc Gunn shows in DENTON, MD and in the BRONX, NY this week Only |
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Hey all,
I have a couple big shows up here on the east coast. The first is this Thursday in Denton, Maryland. The first is at Market Street Public House at 7:30pm. It's an early evening show, which means you will be able to come out, enjoy the music and then still be able to go to work easily on Friday.... well, unless you just want to hang out and drink with me afterward. Then it might be a tad bit harder. hehe ;)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Market Street Public House
200 Market Street
Denton, MD 21629
202.965.4448
www.publichouseonline.com
Show starts at 7:30pm
The next show is in the Bronx! How cool is it to say, "I have a show in the Bronx!" Well, that's where it is at. But this one is at 9:30pm this Saturday. It's on a weekend, so you can come stay out late with me and sing some Happy Songs of Death like you've never done before.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
An Beal Bocht Cafe
445 West 238th St
Bronx, New York 10463
(718) 884-7127
www.anbealbochtcafe.com
Show starts at 9:30pm
Those are the next two gigs scheduled. The bigger the turnout, the more likely I'll be back up this way touring. So please, bring some friends. Come out out and support live independent Celtic music... and me. :)
Jul. 28th, 2009 @ 09:58 am
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