It's time to get political. But this isn't about a specific political party. This is all about a Congress that not doing its job and needs to be held accountable. Help America see some much needed change to the way Congress runs. If we work together, I believe we can make great things happen.

News:

Special Feature: Congressional Reform Act of 2012. Make sure you read the snopes article about it before you sign the petition. There are some errors in the Act that should be addressed.

Sherwood Celtic Music Festival in review: Brobdingnagian Bards reunion and Gunns & Drums

Read the Report: Hobbits Top the Charts

Celtic Christmas Compilation. Looking for a title "Celtic Christmas Treasury"? "Celtic Christmas Miracle"?

Mixing "Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day" and sending out gifts

Now Online: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #130 with Irish Celtic music from IONA, Tania Opland and Mike Freeman, Colleen Raney & Colm MacCarthaigh, Leah Jorgensen, The Duplets, Sgian Dubh, Keltic Kudzu, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Stubby Shillelaghs, Lexington Field, Plantec, Rathkeltair, Gillian Boucher, Ed Miller

Celtic Music CD Store: Hobbit Music on Sale

Upcoming shows:

Wkd, Oct 5-7, CONTRAflow in New OrleansWkd, Oct 12-14, Con-Stellation 2012 in Huntsville, AlabamaWkd, Oct 19-21, Stone Mountain Highland Games in Stone Mountain Park, GAAll Six Weekends of Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Hammond, LA

Non-Profit Feature: RESCU Foundation

The RESCU Foundation is a non-profit organization established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through financial assistance, advocacy, education and preventative programs.

Music:

"Dans An Dro/Bartók/Macedonian Tune" by Mithrilfrom The Return Home

"Club 2 da Pub" by The Stubby Shillelaghsfrom Whiskey Business

"Liquid Sunshine" by Marc Gunnfrom The Bridge

"Dragon Lady" by Tania Opland and Mike Freemanfrom The Masterharper of Pern

4 Ways to Support the Pub Songs Podcast

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show:

1. Buy Marc a Pint at PubSong.com,
2. Buy one of Marc Gunn's CDs,
3. Follow the links above to order music on CD Baby, or
4. Click this link to buy anything on amazon.