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PUB SONGS & STORIES

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Travel with Marc Gunn on an audio adventure as you hear stories and music from his Celtic Invasion Vacations as well as interviews with musicians from Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Have fun, travel, and sing along with The Celtfather.

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Redemption #283

March 19, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MB

Pain is hard to deal with. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. You can get through it with maybe a little help from Doctor Who. We talk about my song Redemption. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #283 0:16 - Marc Gunn “By Amazing Grace” from Come Adventure With Me By Amazing Grace, Hat Came Back, Tartanic Inspired by the Firefly episode “Heart of Glass” featuring Andrew McKee of Brobdingnagian Bards and Jamie Haeuser) 4:23 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am ...

Myra's Lament for Lamlash Bay #282

March 12, 2024 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Everything changes. But what do you do when your career, your life, your joy, comes to an end because everything must change. We’re talking about the life of a scallop diver in Lamlash Bay. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #282 0:17 - Marc Gunn “Favor of a Dance” from Come Adventure With Me Favor of a Dance | West Side Story Meets Firefly Inspired by the Firefly episode “Shindig” 3:14 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musicia...

Come Adventure With Me #281

March 05, 2024 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB

Do you ever get nervous or anxious? Sometimes the toughest thing to do, to overcome your fear, is to just take those first steps forward. Come Adventure With Me is the title track to my brand new album inspired by the 1977 Rankin & Bass film, The Hobbit. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #281 0:20 - Marc Gunn “Selkie’s Life” from Come Adventure With Me Learn more about Selkie and Call of the Sea in show #234. 3:57 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I...

Reaver Drinking Song #280

February 27, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 22.4 MB

"If they take the ship, they'll rape us to death, eat our flesh, and sew our skins into their clothing – and if we're very, very lucky, they'll do it in that order." Zoe’s description of reavers on the TV show Firefly sounds pretty insane. And every time we meet the reavers in the show and movie, they seem just as insane. And yet… they can fly spaceships. I share the story behind my song “Reavers Drinking Songs” today on Pub Songs & Stories #280. 0:25 - Marc Gunn “Molly Malone feat. Jesse F...

Spiderwebs #279

February 20, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Is it all a game that we all fall into? Saffron certainly thinks so in “Our Mrs Reynolds from the TV show Firefly. Hear the story behind my song “Spiderwebs”. We're also making waves with music from Matt McGinn. This is Pub Songs & Stories #279 0:17 - Marc Gunn “Bright Side of Everything” from Selcouth 3:28 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4 If you’re new to...

Naked #278

February 13, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Let’s get Naked! Or at least I’ll share a story of one of my songs inspired by an episode of Firefly. Plus, The Haar are featured on this week’s show. This is Pub Songs & Stories #278 0:13 - Marc Gunn “Bright Side of Everything” from Selcouth 3:25 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4 If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or J...

Blink #277

February 06, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MB

They don’t kill you in the normal sense of the word. Rather they feed off the life that might’ve been. My song, Blink is a parable about missing out on the best things in life. This is Pub Songs & Stories #277 0:14 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Oor Hamlet” from Real Men Wear Kilts 4:02 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4 If you’re new to the show, please subscribe....

Nerdy Noel & Dancing With Hobbits #276

November 15, 2023 14:39 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Imagine a holiday market for nerds and geeks. I talk with one of the creators of Nerdy Noel and share my own Nerdy Wonderland story. Plus, I have a new album on Kickstarter. It’s called Dancing With Hobbits. Find out why you should support this CD and Musical Pin. This is Pub Songs & Stories #276 0:20 - “Celtic Christmas Elf” by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. ...

Soul of a Harper, Rie Sheridan Rose #275

October 19, 2023 12:51 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MB

Who was the red-headed queen of Ireland? Why did she assault the harpers of old? Author Rie Sheridan Rose tells the story behind her song “Soul of A Harper”. New Star Trek inspired musical pin. This is Pub Songs & Stories #275. 00:14 - Brobdingnagian Bards “The Unicorn Song” from Songs of Ireland 3:38 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. I have a livestreaming concert this Thursday on Bandcamp. If you’r...

Fun at Dragon Con 2023

September 18, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Did I go drinking with hobbits this year? You bet I did. Hear all my stories escapades from Dragon Con 2023. Learn what new musical pin is in my store and how I’m keeping them organized through upcycling. This is Pub Songs & Stories #274. 0:20 - Marc Gunn “Arthur McBride” from St Patrick’s Day 3:02 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a rhythm and folk musician and podcaster. I perform at Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, Georgia this Saturday. If you’re new to th...

Dragon Con 2023: firefly, musical pins and madness

August 28, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Dragon Con weekend is back. There’s Firefly, hobbits, Brobdingnagian Bards, musical pins and madness. Music from Marc Gunn, Wakefire, Brobdingnagian Bards, Mikey Mason.  This is Pub Songs & Stories #273.  0:21 - Marc Gunn “Raise a Glass to Flyin’” from As Long As I’m Flyin’ 1:57 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a rhythm and folk musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Where I’ll be performing at Dragon Con this coming weekend.  If you’re new to the sho...

Live Show at Maggie McGuiness Pub

August 14, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

This pub is not a real Irish pub, but it’s the most-authentic Irish pub that is not in Ireland. Enjoy music from Kinnfolk and Fire in the Glen. Learn when Coffee with The Celtfather returns and what the future holds for this fall. This is Pub Songs & Stories #272. 0:19 - Kinnfolk “Siúil a Rún” from Kinnfolk 3:34 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a rhythm and folk Celtic musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. This episode kicks off the fall season of Pub ...

The 3 S's: Songs, Stories, & Sustainability this Fall

July 24, 2023 21:58 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MB

Greetings Gunn Runners,  The Fall 2023 season of Pub Songs & Stories will be back on Mon Aug 14 at 6 PM Eastern. So mark your calendar and of course subscribe if you haven't done so already. You can do that at PubSong.net You will enjoy a live concert, some stories from my Celtic Invasion of County Mayo, Ireland. I will continue my series talking about sustainability in the music industry and what you can do to fight climate change. You'll hear music from musicians I find on the Irish & ...

A Man Who Wears A Kilt Every Day

May 10, 2023 13:23 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

The first Friday of May is no pants day. Learn about the origins of this hilarious holiday, and if it was actually invented by a Scotsman in Glasgow in the early 1800s. I talk about a man who wears a kilt every day. You will also learn about some sustainable green bath products. Listen to music by Marc Gunn, Vicki Swan and Johnny Dyer, Niamh Dunne, and Brobdingnagian Bards This is Pub Songs & Stories #270. 0:25 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Seven Drunken Nights in Hobbiton” from I Will Not S...

Making Better Things, Sustainable Music with Kyle Carey

April 04, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

My goal is to get someone to share what I make. Highlight a new theme each week. Your mom is calling! Or is it? It might be a scammer. But I can help you protect yourself. Can we make the music business more sustainable? I have an interview with Kyle Carey. This is Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #269. 0:16 - Marc Gunn “Romulan Ale” from Sci Fi Drinking Songs 3:23 - WELCOME TO SCI FI PUB SONGS & STORIES This is the audio edition of my newsletter. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Rhythm & Folk Celti...

Isn't it Grand to be Walking Undead #268

March 27, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

What happens when a traditional Irish song is rewritten about zombies? And I have CDs!!!! If you didn’t say, “You have Cds…”, you’ll find out why it’s important. It’s kind of funny. This is Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #268. 0:16 - “Isn’t It Grand Boys” from Happy Songs of Death 4:09 - WELCOME TO SCI FI PUB SONGS & STORIES This is the audio edition of my newsletter. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a rhythm and folk Celtic musician living in Atlanta, Georgia. I play traditional Irish and Scottish dr...

St Patrick's Day, Writing Drinking Songs

March 14, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

St Patrick’s Day isn’t just about drinking. But I will tell you the story of how I learned to write drinking songs so you can write your own… just sing along a little more easily.  I share 17 amazing Celtic Bands you should check out for St Patrick’s Day. Learn a green idea for investing in our climate. This is Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #267. 0:22 - Kilted Kings “Ride On” from Flower of Scotland 4:42 - WELCOME TO SCI FI PUB SONGS & STORIES Happy St Patrick’s Day! I am Marc Gunn. I’m...

Irish Diaspora, Men of New Basin Canal

March 03, 2023 13:52 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

The departure of the Irish from Ireland in the 1800s had some tragic consequences. Jamie Haeuser’s songs “Men of New Basin Canal” and “Bridget’s Prayer” dig into that. So we’re gonna dig into the songs and the album How America Saved Irish Music. Great news about my next album, Come Adventure With Me. Bandcamp now playlists. And learning to say no. This is Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #266. 0:30 - Marc Gunn “Old Dun Cow” from St Patrick’s Day 4:35 - WELCOME TO SCI FI PUB SONGS & STORIES ...

When She Held Me In Her Arms, Running Tips

February 14, 2023 22:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Happy Valentine’s Day! I have a love song story to share with you from my newest CD, Selcouth. Find how my next album, Come Adventure With Me, is progressing. I added another February gig to my calendar. I share things no one ever told me about running. And is Arbor Day in February? This is Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #265 0:24 - “Galway Shawl (live)” by Marc Gunn from Camping Trip 2022 6:13 - WELCOME TO SCI FI PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio edition of my newslet...

Blue Sun, 5 Things to Do in County Mayo, Ireland

January 31, 2023 22:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

The itinerary for my Celtic Invasion of Westport, Ireland is now online. Find out what my Firefly song, “Blue Sun”, has to do with Monopoly and Walmart. Get an Atlanta Food Recommendation. Then go out to eat with your own Celtery. This is Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories #264. 0:20 - Kilted Kings “Blue Sun” from Flower of Scotland WELCOME TO SCI FI PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio edition of my newsletter as well as the liner notes for the songs I record. You can follow...

Green Grow the Rashes | Robert Burns

January 17, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Was Robert Burns a Vulcan? Learn more about one of the most-famous songs by the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Get ready for the pub that’s not really a pub. Catch a bus at a Buzz Stop. It might help beautify your neighborhood and fight climate change. 0:20 - “Ride On” from Flower of Scotland by Kilted Kings 4:40 - WELCOME TO ATLANTA PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I record and play and for the stories I gather and the people I meet in...

Demon & Reaver Lullaby, Top 10 Celtic Bands of 2022, GaFilk

January 03, 2023 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

There are demons beneath your bed that are gonna eat you up this year. I am unofficially performing at GaFilk this weekend in Atlanta. And I count down the Best Celtic Bands of 2022. This is Atlanta Pub Songs & Stories #262. 0:16 - “The Prettiest Hobbit” by Kilted Kings from Flower of Scotland 2:08 - WELCOME TO ATLANTA PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I record and play and for t...

CONjuration, Wizard Rock, Doctor of Gallifrey

December 05, 2022 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

Little Lego Loki, Wizard Rock and more stories from The Blibbering Humdingers and Hawthorn and Holly. This is Pub Songs & Stories show #261. 0:13 - “A Man's A Man For A' That” from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 2:56 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I record and play. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast and my music, please join the Club. You’ll get new stuff every we...

Mingulay Cat Song, Lost Druid Beer Favorites

November 14, 2022 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Why do cats knock stuff off tables? I think I figured out the answer. I share it with my story and song about the Mingulay Cat Song. It’s Pub Songs & Stories #260. Marc Gunn "There Are No Pubs in Kirkintilloch" from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I record and play. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast and my music, please join the Gunn Run...

I'll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn

October 24, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

A Celtic Halloween ghost story. Can Death stop Johnny from grabbing a drink after a hard day at work? It’s Pub Songs & Stories #259. WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES 0:10 - “Black Velvet Band lyrics” by Marc Gunn from The Bridge I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I play. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast and my music, please join the Club. You’ll get 2-3 podcasts per month. You’ll be able to download a song fe...

Halloween | I'll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn

October 24, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

A Celtic Halloween ghost story. Can Death stop Johnny from grabbing a drink after a hard day at work? It’s Pub Songs & Stories #259. WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES 0:10 - “Black Velvet Band lyrics” by Marc Gunn from The Bridge I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I play. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast and my music, please join the Club. You’ll get 2-3 podcasts per month. You’ll be able to download a song fea...

Grace O'Malley & Celtic Invasion Vacation Expectations

October 03, 2022 22:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

Where are we going on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation? Listen and also enjoy some music related to the invasion. Plus, you’ll learn what you can expect to experience when you join an invasion. It’s Pub Songs & Stories #258 WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I record and play. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast and my music, please join the Club. You’ll get 2-3 podcasts per month....

Favor of a Dance | West Side Story Meets Firefly

September 05, 2022 22:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

West Side Story meets the TV show Firefly. We’re digging into fake gallantry, a duel with swords, and fighting back against those who feel the need to control others. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #257. WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I record and play. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast and my music, please join the Club. You’ll get 2-4 podcasts per month. You’ll be able to d...

Lads in the Shire | Lord of the Rings Song

August 01, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MB

Do you have song lyrics that you wrote that could be set to music? Send them to me. Kelly and Mitchell did. Their song “Lads in the Shire” is on my new CD, Selcouth. We will tell you how it happened and if it’ll work for you. It’s Pub Songs & Stories #256. 0:02 - WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Stories. Hey, if you want to know more about the songs I play? This is the audio liner notes for you to get to know more about my songs and how they might relate to your life. 0:3...

Lads in the Shire | New Lord of the Rings Song

August 01, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MB

Do you have song lyrics that you wrote that could be set to music? Send them to me. Kelly and Mitchell did. Their song “Lads in the Shire” is on my new CD, Selcouth. We will tell you how it happened and if it’ll work for you. It’s Pub Songs & Stories #256. 0:02 - WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Stories. Hey, if you want to know more about the songs I play? This is the audio liner notes for you to get to know more about my songs and how they might relate to your life. 0:3...

Conjuration: From Ren Fest to Sci Fi Conventions

June 20, 2022 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Live podcast from Conjuration 2021. You will learn how I became a podcaster, how I moved from Renaissance festival musician to science fiction conventions. You’ll find out what crazy things I sang in college. It’s Pub Songs & Stories #255. PUB SONGS & STORIES Welcome to Pub Stories. Do you want to know more about the song I play? This is the audio liner notes for you to get to know more about me and my  music. But also to find out how the song relates to your life 0:43 - THANK YOU GUNN ...

Wherever I May Roam

May 02, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Are you like Bilbo Baggins? Do you love a good adventure? Will shaking up your life help you to find happiness? Subscribe to Pub Songs & Stories #254 to find out. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind my music. 0:24 -  WHAT’S NEW? Let me start by reminding you that Pub Songs & Stories is a podcast brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. The public version of his show will be relea...

Serenity Valley Waltz #253

April 18, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Living literally or metaphorically in a war is a terrible way to live. How do you keep going forward when your friends are dying all around you? Come Adventure with me and my new Kickstarter. Find out how you can keep listening to more Pub Stories on Pub Songs & Stories #253. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind my music. 0:30 - WHAT’S NEW? First, let me tell you that I am getting ready to Kicks...

Serenity Valley Waltz

April 18, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Living literally or metaphorically in a war is a terrible way to live. How do you keep going forward when your friends are dying all around you? Come Adventure with me and my new Kickstarter. Find out how you can keep listening to more Pub Stories on Pub Songs & Stories #253. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind my music. 0:30 - WHAT’S NEW? First, let me tell you that I am getting ready to Kicks...

Funny Irish Stories

March 28, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

The rock walls of Ireland make for a harrowing driving experience. Is it calamity or comedy? Do musicians love song requests or not? How to stand out with good food. The Lost Druid Brewery tells their tale. Why do musicians forget lyrics during shows? I can’t speak for most musicians. But I will share my reasons. This is Pub Songs & Stories #252. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music...

St. Patrick's Day Irish Music & Dance, Kilty Pleasure

March 13, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Happy St Patrick’s Day with an extra long episode. Jon Pilatzke shares some stories about the late Paddy Maloney of The Chieftains. The Muckers wrote a song on a Flogging Molly cruise. Guilty pleasures come in many shapes. What’s mine? I’ll give you a hint. It comes in plaid. The Lost Druid Brewery will tell you why they have so many beers to choose from. Climate change is real. But is it too late? Atlanta Irish Dance by Burke & Connolly will tell you about the different types of Irish dance...

St. Patrick's Day Irish Music & Dance #251

March 13, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Happy St Patrick’s Day with an extra long episode. Jon Pilatzke shares some stories about the late Paddy Maloney of The Chieftains. The Muckers wrote a song on a Flogging Molly cruise. Guilty pleasures come in many shapes. What’s mine? I’ll give you a hint. It comes in plaid. The Lost Druid Brewery will tell you why they have so many beers to choose from. Climate change is real. But is it too late? Atlanta Irish Dance by Burke & Connolly will tell you about the different types of Irish dance...

Golden Age, Welsh Beast, Wherever I May Roam

February 28, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Liesel Wilson rediscovers her heritage with Welsh tunes and a story. This might just be the Golden Age of Celtic Music. If you could name your own beer, how would you pick the name? Can a love of travel lead to the love of your life? It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories show #250. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and download free mus...

Golden Age of Celtic Music #250

February 28, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Liesel Wilson rediscovers her heritage with Welsh tunes and a story. This might just be the Golden Age of Celtic Music. If you could name your own beer, how would you pick the name? Can a love of travel lead to the love of your life? It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories show #250. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and download free mus...

Celtic CD Release Party, Breathing

February 14, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Eamonn Flynn shares a story about what he missed from home during the pandemic. Is streaming music good or bad? What does “buy local” mean anyway? How treating people with loyalty, kindness, and respect can heal open wounds. We’ll talk about two new CDs. It’s a CD Release Party on the today’s Pub Songs & Stories #249. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscr...

Celtic CD Release Party #249

February 14, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Eamonn Flynn shares a story about what he missed from home during the pandemic. Is streaming music good or bad? What does “buy local” mean anyway? How treating people with loyalty, kindness, and respect can heal open wounds. We’ll talk about two new CDs. It’s a CD Release Party on the today’s Pub Songs & Stories #249. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscr...

CD Release Party #249

February 14, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Eamonn Flynn shares a story about what he missed from home during the pandemic. Is streaming music good or bad? What does “buy local” mean anyway? How treating people with loyalty, kindness, and respect can heal open wounds. We’ll talk about two new CDs. It’s a CD Release Party on the today’s Pub Songs & Stories #249. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subsc...

Irish & Celtic Music Best of 2022 #248

January 31, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MB

Get inspired by the famous Isle of Mist with a story by Duncan McLauchlan. You will learn the secret of why cats knock things over. Discover which two Celtic artists were added to the all new Best of 2022 Irish & Celtic Music playlist on Spotify. It's on the next Pub Songs & Stories #248. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and down...

Irish & Celtic Music Best of 2022, Mingulay Cat Song

January 31, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MB

Get inspired by the famous Isle of Mist with a story by Duncan McLauchlan. You will learn the secret of why cats knock things over. Discover which two Celtic artists were added to the all new Best of 2022 Irish & Celtic Music playlist on Spotify. It's on the next Pub Songs & Stories #248. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and down...

Bright Side of Everything, Top 20 Celtic Bands of 2021 #247

January 17, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

We’re gonna countdown the Top 20 Celtic Bands and Musicians of 2021 in this first episode of the year. Learn about the Bright Side of Everything, the first official single from Marc Gunn’s 24th studio album. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #247. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music at PubSong.com. 0:28 -  WH...

Top 20 Celtic Bands for 2022, Bright Side of Everything

January 17, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

We’re gonna countdown the Top 20 Celtic Bands and Musicians of 2021 in this first episode of the year. Learn about the Bright Side of Everything, the first official single from Marc Gunn’s 24th studio album. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #247. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music at PubSong.com. 0:28 -  WHAT...

Top 20 Celtic Bands for 2022 #247

January 17, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

We’re gonna countdown the Top 20 Celtic Bands and Musicians of 2021 in this first episode of the year. Learn about the Bright Side of Everything, the first official single from Marc Gunn’s 24th studio album. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #247. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music at PubSong.com. 0:28 -  WHAT...

Yuletide

December 14, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

What’s Yuletide? What’s the difference between Yuletide and Christmas? What is Celtic Christmas music? Plus, hobbits show up in my latest Christmas single. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #246. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House to share stories and inspiration behind music with your host Marc Gunn. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music at PubSong.com. 0:25 -  WHAT’S NEW? The kids got to decorate a Christmas tree...

Loreena McKennitt & Lady of Shalott #245

December 07, 2021 16:44 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Loreena McKennitt shares the story about how Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Lady of Shalott” became a song on her 1991 album The Visit. Classic poetry and books are often used as inspiration for modern songs. Marc Gunn shares why he wrote a song inspired by Anne of Green Gables. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #245. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music with ...

Loreena McKennitt & Lady of Shalott

December 07, 2021 16:44 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Loreena McKennitt shares the story about how Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Lady of Shalott” became a song on her 1991 album The Visit. Classic poetry and books are often used as inspiration for modern songs. Marc Gunn shares why he wrote a song inspired by Anne of Green Gables. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #245. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is the Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music with ...

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