It was a busy week in my Celtic music world with new podcasts, store updates, new music, a new video and news at last about the latest Celtic Invasion Vacation. Let’s get started.
Celtic Invasion of Galway, Ireland 2012
Since 2007, I have taken Celtic music fans to see and explore Ireland. In 2009, I established Celtic Invasion Vacations as your connection to the Celtic world. These aren’t like other trips to Ireland. Other trips, pile you on a bus and race you around the country to see more than your brain can handle. They’re fun, but at the end of the trip, you need a vacation from your “vacation”.
Celtic Invasion Vacations does it differently. You see exciting locations around the world. You relax and become a part of the culture and community that you visit. You celebrate your cultural heritage with Celtic music by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather.
This year, we’re gonna live in Galway, Ireland. You will see spend a week in Galway rambling through its streets, drinking in its pubs, and sharing in its music. You will see the Cliffs of Moher looking up at its majesty from the ocean waves. You’ll visit one of the most culturally rich parts of Ireland as we hike around the Aran Islands. In the hills of Connemara, you’ll enjoy the incredible beauty of Kylemore Abbey. You will experience Ireland like a local. Join me this summer, June 2-9, 2012 for the Celtic Invasion of Galway. You can find all the details and reserve your spot at CelticInvasion.com.
Celtic Music Podcast News
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #115 – Top 20 Best Celtic Music of 2011 is getting rave reviews from listeners. Listen and enjoy the show. When you’re done, cast your vote for next year’s Celtic Top 20. The most-popular songs from the podcast will be featured in next year’s Best of 2012.
- Listen to the Best Celtic Music of 2011 today
- Cast Your Vote in The Celtic Top Twenty
- On iTunes? Rate our newest Celtic Playlist
- Submit Your Celtic Music
The latest Pub Songs Podcast features Funny Irish Drinking Songs as performed by Marc Gunn. It’s a fun show with lots news as the show turns to a monthly format.
New Video by Marc Gunn
I posted a new video of me performing “Leaving of Liverpool” on YouTube. This is part of a new video series I am recording every couple of weeks.
Celtic Music CD Store Newly Updated with Marc Gunn Music
The Celtic Music CD Store is newly updated with actual store integration. No longer will you head there and be forced to a third-party to buy Marc Gunn CDs. You will buy them direct. Buy by January 24th, and you will save 15% when you use the coupon code: NEWSTORE2012. Look for more great deals from me and other Celtic music artists coming soon.
More Celtic Music News from My Community
I just heard on the Shite’n'Onions podcast that Murder the Stout has a new EP. I loved the sounds of the new songs. Hopefully, I’ll get them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast some time soon. In the meantime, you can listen to tracks below:
If you want something a bit more traditional, here’s one of my favorite Celtic bands. They are amazing tune-smiths. I give you The Tea Merchants.
See Marc Gunn in Huntsville, Alabama and Robert, Louisiana
I’ll be performing at the end of the month (Sat, January 28th) at the Maggie McGuinness Pub as part of the Irish Society of North Alabama‘s monthly membership. A week later, I return to Louisiana for a house concert on Friday, February 3rd in Robert, LA.
What’s your favorite Celtic love song?
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. What is your favorite love song? Let’s compile a great list for the coming holiday.
Drinking songs for those who like to LOL! Marc Gunn riotously combines Renaissance festival fanaticism with Irish drinking and Sci Fi fandom into a satirical jam session between Jonathan Coulton and The Clancy Brothers. Marc Gunn is an award-winning acoustic folk musician rooted in the American Celtic song tradition–-Celtic music, the Traditional and the Twisted. His musical instrument of choice-the autoharp-continues to surprise musical veterans and fans a like for it’s unique sound and spirited energy. Find out more at www.marcgunn.com.