After a long two month break, I'm back to share some drinking songs, some of my latest news and more.

Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Facebook Page

"Firefly Drinking Songs" with Bedlam Bards. Official release day is June 7th, Interversal Mudder's Day. Watch Firefly!

"Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits" with Samantha Gillogly and Jamie Haeuser

The "Irish Drinking Songs" album that inspired me.

"Mountain of Women" by Liam Clancy

ALEP 2: There & Back Again with Marc Gunn & The Bandshee

Upcoming shows

"Lord of the Pounce" by Marc Gunn
from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

"South Australia" by Dublin O'Shea
from Have Another Drink Boys

"Donegal Danny" by Howling Wind
from MP3.com Single

"Rosin the Beau" by Ironhill Vagabonds
from Whiskey & Promises

"The Big Apple Heist" by Prydein
from Heads Up

"Wild Mountain Thyme" by Marc Gunn
from The Bridge

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This is a special-edition of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, in honor of the Celtic Invasion of New Orleans and featuring Cajun and Zydeco music from New Orleans and around the world.  All of this music was from the original “MP3.com” website (before it was bought out by Virgin) and features artists that can still be found today (more or less).  The links below reflect the most likely sources for this music today.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to walk among the rolling green hills of Ireland? Picture the texture of standing stones, the sounds of Irish fiddle, and the wet taste of Guinness on your lips and you’re just now beginning to understand the magic of the Celtic Invasion of Ireland.  Find all the details when you visit the website at www.celticinvasion.com .

"Battle of New Orleans" by Porchdogs Cajun Zydeco band

"Cajun Angel" by Bayou Teche Band (Andy Bakke)

"12 string Zydeco" by  Jerry Loggins

"Pagen Zydeco – Rhythms of Spring" by Loke E. Coyote

"Down in the Mud" by Dan Treanor (Mr. Downtime)

"Everybody goes to Harry's – Now it Begins" by Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers

"My Sweets" by  Jason herring
from No Ordinary Dummy

"The Back Door" by  Les Femmes d'Enfer (disbanded 2005)

"Houston, we have a party" by Lucky Boyd

"Accordiana" by Staghound-X (peter anthony)

"Harper's Store" by Rundogrun

"She sure liked to Mambo" by Dan Treanor

"Ten O'Clock Turnaround" by Rundogrun

"Louisiana Man" by Bayou Teche/Andy Bakke

"Now It's Time To Go" by Marc Gunn

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

I am finally done with Best Celtic Music of 2010 series. This final episode, just in time for St. Patrick's Day features the Best Celtic Singers performing solo. It's packed with some awesome music that will give you music for your ears on St. Patrick's Day. Course if you really want some great St. Patrick's Day music, check out the St. Patrick's Day Podcast. It's seven hours of free Celtic music you can listen to for your St. Patrick's Day party.

Coming Soon: Marc will once again publish his annual article of "17 Free Celtic Music Downloads for St. Patrick's Day", courtesy of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine

Marc Gunn performs at Sherwood Forest Faire next week. Sherwood was voted Best New Renaissance Festival of 2010 in Renaissance Festival Awards

Do you read my blogs and listen to my podcasts?

Rate the Playlist--This Week in Celtic Music #101 and buy some music from this show.

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #101 – Best Celtic Artists for St Patrick’s Day

List of Irish drinking songs

Great Irish Drinking Songs

Secret World of Celtic Rock

Slainte Celtic Shirts on Clearance

Free MP3: “A Man’s A Man For A’ That” by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion

Firefly Drinking Songs recording on April 1st, tentative date

Thanks to Things Celtic for the Benefit for my Daughter

"Land Sea and Sky" by Damh the Bard
from The Cauldron Born

"The loch tay boat song" by Hank Cramer
from Caledonia

"The Town I Loved So Well" by Jed Marum
from Sands of Aberdeen

"The Maiden and the Selkie" by Heather Dale
from The Green Knight

"Loch Lomond" by Don Gabbert
from Tejas Go Bragh

"Beer, Beer, Beer" by Marc Gunn
from Kilted For Her Pleasure

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

Every media person has their pick of artists to keep an eye on. So I decided to make mine. This show features some of the hottest newish Celtic music artists who I think will do great things one day for a variety of reasons. So watch their careers with me.

Donate to Support Kenzie. Thanks again to everyone who donated. We hope to bring Kenzie home any day now. Benefit for Kenzie at Things Celtic on February 25th. Then gigging at Sherwood Forest Faire. With a few shows a day. Also performing at the Wine Tasting.

Check out Celtic Music Artists!

MarcGunn.com is a Top Celtic Culture Blog!

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #84 – Songs of the Sea feature of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

Irish Song Lyrics website. Great website for learning Irish and Scottish song lyrics

Scottish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion feedback requested

Rie Sheridan Rose posted hobbit song lyrics from our upcoming Hobbit CD. The album should be out this summer.

St Patrick's Day Music. I have no gigs for St. Patrick's Day. But you can find a lot of great St. Patrick's Day information.

What is an Irish drinking song?

Renaissance Festival Awards winners announced on February 20th.

New compilation "How American Saved Irish Music" coming soon.

St Patrick's Day Shindig a No Go

Celtic Invasion of Ireland 2011 canceled

Looking for gigs in June and July. Can you help?

Buy Celtic CDs on Sale for St. Patrick's Day

Cassette of Irish Drinking Songs

"Death by Triple Fiddle" by The Gothard Sisters
from Celtic Rainbow

"Calton Weaver" by Brigand's Folie
from Twain

"Various Verses" by John Byrne Band
from After The Wake

"Reels: The Whiskey Set" by Embarr
from Bushes, Briars & Figs, Live at the Riviera

"Irish Holiday" by The Gleasons
from A Letter to Erin

"The Merry Plowboy" by Jasper Coal
from 1000 Feet Closer to Hell

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on Amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

I'm back from a couple weeks of recording, a Celtic Invasion of New Orleans and then heart surgery for my daughter. Now I bring you the best Celtic rock from 2010.

Song Henge Celtic Music Downloads. Join the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and get free Celtic MP3s.

Donate to Support Kenzie. Thanks to everyone who donated. Find details about the her heart surgery here.

Celtic iMix

St Patrick's Day Podcast. Two more episodes to go.

Check out Celtic Music Artists!

New features at the Celtic CD Store: Emerald Rose, The Indulgers, Christina Connell, Char Butler and Amber Whitworth, Three Mile Stone, Embarr, Anton Emery, Jacie McConnell, and MaterDea

St Patrick's Day Shindig

Top 10 Irish Drinking Songs for St. Patricks Day

Irish Music Association announces the Irish Music Awards

New compilation "How American Saved Irish Music" coming soon.

New albums from Marc Gunn: Scottish Songs for Drinking and Rebellion, Hobbit Songs

Tribute to Patrick Halloran of Ceann

"Oro, Se Do Bheatha 'Bhaile" by Ockham's Razor
from Wolves in the Walls

"Donnelly" by Canny Brothers Band
from One Drop of Whiskey

"The Auld Triangle" by Finn's Fury
from What About Ya?

"Shafted" by Green Tea
from Synergy

"LuckoftheIrish" by The Elders
from Gael Day

"Johnny Don't Go" by The Kreellers
from Saints & Sinners

"Worst Pirate" by Ceann
from Almost Irish

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on Amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

This week, I bring you the Best Traditional Celtic Music of 2010. These are some of the tracks and bands I've enjoyed through the year. The music is all Celtic folk music with a very traditional sound and spin to it.

A few thoughts about Marc Gunn's Pub Songs Podcast

Great Celtic Music  Podcasts

Post your comments on iTunes

New website: American Celtic Music

Round the House should be added to my list of the Best Celtic CDs of 2010

Best traditional Celtic music bands

Like Me on Facebook

New Celtic iMix features bands from the recent podcasts.

Attention Celtic Musician! I have a new announcement list to help you stay in touch with special news.

Celtic Music CD Store

Marc Gunn's Gig Calendar is updated.

Deadline extended for the Celtic Invasion Vacation of Ireland 2011

"Emily (Loch Altan/Merry Sisters of Fate/The Otter's Holt/The Windmill)" by Poitin
from Bofiguifluki

"Bheir Mi O" by Abby Green
from Einini

"The Rolling Wave/Jimmy Ward's/Rosewood (jigs)" by Round the House
from At This Stage

"St. Ignatius Jig/Wed Is Hamburger Soup/St. Ignatius" by Cady Finlayson
from Irish Coffee

"The Lilting Gas Men" by The Gas Men
from Clement Street

"Sally Gardens/Frank's Reel" by Nine-8ths Irish
from Out on the Ocean

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on Amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

Thus begins a series of episodes highlighting some of the best Celtic music online. Today's show is about Celtic Folk Bands which I describe as acoustic Celtic music groups based in the folk tradition. These are the groups that stand out most for me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and band suggestions. Coming soon: Best Celtic Rock, Best Celtic Traditional, Best Celtic Soloists, and then Celtic Music Artists You Should Keep an Ear Open for in 2011.

Some popular shows from 2010:  Science Fiction Convention Music, Celtic Comedy Music Show with Dr. Demento Interview, Marc’s Secret of Ratings. What were your favorite shows?

Year in Review:

Some goals and New Year's Resolutions for 2011

Focus on American Celtic Music

Special features on the Best Celtic Music of 2010

CDs Planned for 2011

Rie Sheridan Rose

Marc Gunn Facebook

Call my Celtic Podcast voicemail line: Call 678-CELT-POD. That's 678-235-8763

Gunn Family Plans Move to  Birmingham This Summer

Marc Gunn's Podcasts: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Renaissance Festival Podcast, Irish Song Lyrics (Free Celtic SOngs, Irish Song and More), Cat Lovers Podcast, St Patrick's Day Music and Podcast.

Websites: Celtic MP3s Music Magazine - Free Celtic Music, Marc Gunn Celtic Music

Free Stickers - Kilted For Her Pleasure

Celtic Invasion Vacation of Ireland

"Fierce" by Rising Gael
from One More Day

"Big Old City" by Boston Blackthorne
from County Kerry to Kerry Park

"Trad II" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
from Gleowein

"Sister Selkie" by Pandora Celtica
from Out of the Box

"Heart of the Brave" by Maidens IV
from Celtic Fire

"I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" by The Langer's Ball
from Ships Are Sailing

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on Amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

After last week's show, I had to ask myself "What is Celtic Christmas music anyway?" It's a fairly generic, marketing term, just like "Celtic music". But for me it conjures up certain images and sounds that *I* want to hear. Love to hear your thoughts on it as well.

Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song

Rate our Celtic Christmas iMix.

Celtic Christmas Compilation

Celtic Christmas Podcast

See Marc Gunn Upcoming Shows.

"Carol of the Bells" by Celtic Stone
from A Light Shall Shine: Music For Christmas

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Eileen Ivers
from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas

"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Banshee in the Kitchen
from Invite the Light

"Christmas Potpourri" by Julia Lane
from Angels We Have Heard on High

"Christmas Bells" by Angus Mohr
from A Christmas Pageant

"Christmas Time in Texas" by Brobdingnagian Bards
from Christmas in Brobdingnag

"The First Noel" by The Gothard Sisters
from Christmas

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on Amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

I'm back from a month-long break and happy to announce a new baby in my family. Show #76 celebrates Kenzie's birth plus the magic and music of a Celtic Christmas.

Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song

New episodes of the Celtic Christmas Podcast are coming soon!

Celtic Christmas Music

New iMix Promotion: Christmas iMix.

Let's Talk About Promotion with Keywords

Christmas Movie Favorites: Miracle on 34th Street, Lethal Weapon, Die Hard, It's A Wonderful Life, Holiday Inn, White Christmas, Love Actually. Holiday Inn is my new favorite.

Real Thoughts about Celtic Thunder

Marc's Secret of Rating Music

Irish Song Lyrics

See Marc Gunn Upcoming Shows.

"Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song" by Marc Gunn
from Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song Single

"Don Oiche Udi mBeithill" by Eileen Ivers
from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas

"(Without You On) Christmas Day" by George Papavgeris
from Ordinary Heroes

"Merry Christmas Everyone" by Séan McCann
from Merry Christmas Everyone

"Irish Holiday" by The Gleasons
from A Letter To Erin

"Christmas Day" by The Elders
from Christmas Day

If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show:  Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

This is the final Pub Songs Podcast before my daughter is born. With any luck it'll be no later than her due date on October 23rd, but we're still waiting. Meantime, lots of thoughtful news.

New iMix Promotion: October iMix. Please give your feedback and suggestions for next month.

Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Peggy Gordon and Kilted For Her Pleasure

What are your favorite CDs of Marc Gunn?

What are your favorite songs from Kilted For Her Pleasure?

Episode 2 of the St Patrick's Day Podcast is now out

Celtic MP3s Music Magazine is newly formatted

Visit the Celtic CD Store for special features on indie Celtic music!

Marc Gunn Did Big Bang Theory rip off the Brobdingnagian Bards? See the video.

Celtic Invasion of Ireland 2011

Find out what's on Clearance at ThinkGeek!

Nov 6-7: Hammond , LA - Louisiana Renaissance Festival

"The Mermaid" by Marc Gunn
from Going for Brogue: Irish Pub Songs and Sea Shanties

"March of Cambreadth" by Heather Alexander
from Midsummer

"All I See Is Red" by Ceann
from Everything's Fine

"Fairy Story" by Brobdingnagian Bards
from A Faire to Remember

"Reels: Farrell O'Gara/Ril Gan Ainm/The Flying Irishman" by Rattle the Boards
from The Parish Platform

"This Land" by Kinfolk
from This Land

"Two Sisters" by Clannad
from An Dolaim

Kilted For Her Pleasure was reviewed on 67 Celtic Music

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast got a blazingly good write up on the On a Grahampage blog.

Joanna suggests a wine tasting at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival

Irish Abroad has a new fan group for Marc Gunn

Wandering Geek and Random Acts Radio featured "A Rabbit For Halloween"

Indie Rock Reviews played my song "Happy Birthday, Dear Hobbit & Friend"

The Ren-Fest Experience Podcast played my song "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose" on show #6.

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