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PUB SONGS AND STORIES

Marc Gunn, Celtic & Folk musician

Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This is Pub Songs & Stories by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyright holders.

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39:33

A Man Who Wears A Kilt Every Day

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2023/05/10

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 Sing Along 4:49

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40:06

Making Better Things, Sustainable Music with Kyle Carey

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2023/04/04

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 Celtic musician in

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24:21

Isn't it Grand to be Walking Undead #268

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2023/03/27

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 drinking songs

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01:02:01

St Patrick's Day, Writing Drinking Songs

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2023/03/14

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 a rhythm and

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01:10:54

Irish Diaspora, Men of New Basin Canal

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2023/03/03

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 This is the

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45:02

When She Held Me In Her Arms, Running Tips

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2023/02/14

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 newsletter as well as

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42:41

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

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2023/01/31

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 this show at

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38:27

Green Grow the Rashes | Robert Burns

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2023/01/17

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 the city of

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50:15

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

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2023/01/03

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 the stories I

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50:56

CONjuration, Wizard Rock, Doctor of Gallifrey

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/12/05

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 week

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38:05

Mingulay Cat Song, Lost Druid Beer Favorites

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/11/14

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 Runners Club

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23:48

Halloween | I'll Drink From Dusk Til Dawn

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/10/24

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 featured in this

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31:15

Grace O'Malley & Celtic Invasion Vacation Expectations

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/10/03

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. You’ll be

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13:57

Favor of a Dance | West Side Story Meets Firefly

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/09/05

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 download songs

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17:51

Lads in the Shire | Lord of the Rings Song

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/08/01

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. 0:30 - THANK YOU

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50:38

Conjuration: From Ren Fest to Sci Fi Conventions

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/06/20

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 RUNNERS But

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11:37

Wherever I May Roam

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/05/02

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 released on the first

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11:27

Serenity Valley Waltz

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/04/18

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 Kickstart a new

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48:08

Funny Irish Stories

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/03/28

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 with your

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01:00:03

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

PUB SONGS AND STORIES ·

2022/03/13

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. It’s

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