
Empowering Celtic Women, Heart of Fangorn, FairPle
08/19/19 • 39 min
We’re talking about a little controversy on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast regarding the women of Celtic music. Plus, I sing some songs and catch up on some upcoming news. Guest music from The Gothard Sisters, The Gatehouse Well, Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards.
Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.
Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!
If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to [email protected]. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.
Cead mile failte! PubSong.net
WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY0:17 - “It’s the Little Things” by The Gothard Sisters from It’s the Little Things
4:34 - Coffee with The Celtfather
6:05 - “Heart of Fangorn” by Marc Gunn from Brobdingnagian Bards’ album Memories of Middle Earth
9:00 - About “Heart of Fangorn”
10:43 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
14:35 - “Blue Sun” by Marc Gunn from As Long As I’m Flyin’
17:06 - Supporting the Women of Celtic Music
FairPlé aims to achieve gender balance in the production, performance, promotion, and development of Irish traditional and folk music. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. Visit their website for more details about this great organization.
24:36 “The Low Hum” by Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards from California Calling
28:33 - UPCOMING SHOWS
Aug 23: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Birmingham, AL * Aug 24: Pepper Place Farmer’s Market, Birmingham, AL * Aug 30-Sep 2: Dragon Con with Brobdingnagian Bards, Atlanta, GA
29:39 - “Wherever I May Roam” by Marc Gunn
33:33 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H.
Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.
If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.
36:12 “Kaleidoscope Hearts” by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore
Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I’ll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub! www.pubsong.net.
We’re talking about a little controversy on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast regarding the women of Celtic music. Plus, I sing some songs and catch up on some upcoming news. Guest music from The Gothard Sisters, The Gatehouse Well, Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards.
Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.
Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!
If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to [email protected]. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.
Cead mile failte! PubSong.net
WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY0:17 - “It’s the Little Things” by The Gothard Sisters from It’s the Little Things
4:34 - Coffee with The Celtfather
6:05 - “Heart of Fangorn” by Marc Gunn from Brobdingnagian Bards’ album Memories of Middle Earth
9:00 - About “Heart of Fangorn”
10:43 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
14:35 - “Blue Sun” by Marc Gunn from As Long As I’m Flyin’
17:06 - Supporting the Women of Celtic Music
FairPlé aims to achieve gender balance in the production, performance, promotion, and development of Irish traditional and folk music. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. Visit their website for more details about this great organization.
24:36 “The Low Hum” by Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards from California Calling
28:33 - UPCOMING SHOWS
Aug 23: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Birmingham, AL * Aug 24: Pepper Place Farmer’s Market, Birmingham, AL * Aug 30-Sep 2: Dragon Con with Brobdingnagian Bards, Atlanta, GA
29:39 - “Wherever I May Roam” by Marc Gunn
33:33 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H.
Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.
If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.
36:12 “Kaleidoscope Hearts” by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore
Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I’ll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub! www.pubsong.net.
Previous Episode

Out With the Old, In With The New
I backslided this summer when it came to social media. So in this episode, I remind myself what change I hope to create all within the context of casting out the old to change with the new. I also share a few thoughts about this year's Gen Con and upcoming shows.
Music from Brobdingnagian Bards, Teton Skye, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The Glory Reel, Gerry O’Beirne, FinTan, Marc Gunn
Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.
Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!
If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show.
Cead mile failte! PubSong.net
WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY0:16 - “She’s Shiny” by Marc Gunn from As Long As I’m Flyin’
5:06 - Brobdingnagian Bards New CD Funded
5:19 - “The Last Jedi Drinking Song” by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along
9:02 - Falling of the social media wagon
11:13 - Coffee with The Celtfather is back
11:38 - “Dundee Weaver” by Teton Skye from Teton Skye
13:33 - Gen Con in Review
16:32 - “Wolfe Island Jig” by The Celtic Kitchen Party from Sociable!
19:07 PUB CHAT I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to [email protected]. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.
Do you prefer long episodes or more frequent shorter ones?
19:52 “Molly Bawn” by The Glory Reel from The Glory Reel
22:18 - Out With The Old, In With The New
30:37 - “Swimming the Horses” by Gerry O’Beirne from Swimming the Horses
33:13 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
I want your Ireland or Celtic Travel Questions or Travel Insights. Email me! - Celtic Invasion Vacations #419 Music
38:12 - “Donald McGillavry” by FinTan from Excursion
42:52 - UPCOMING SHOWS
Aug 23: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Birmingham, AL * Aug 24: Pepper Place Farmer’s Market, Birmingham, AL * Aug 30-Sep 2: Dragon Con with Brobdingnagian Bards, Atlanta, GA * Sep 21: Pepper Place Farmer’s Market, Birmingham, AL * Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV
43:58 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H.
Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.
If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.
44:27 “Reavers Lullaby” by Marc Gunn from As Long As I’m Flyin’
Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I’ll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub! www.pubs
Next Episode

How to Quickly Stream 6000 Songs on Spotify #184
How to quickly stream 6000 songs on Spotify and a glimpse at Lord of the Pounce on the Pub Songs Podcast.
Music from Brobdingnagian Bards, The Doubleclicks, Farsan, Molly's Revenge, Jamie Haeuser, Marc Gunn
Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future.
Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you!
If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to [email protected]. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email.
Cead mile failte! PubSong.net
WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY0:20 - “Seven Drunken Nights In Hobbiton” by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along
5:20 - New Bards CD
6:09 - “Lord of the Pounce” by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
10:26 - Behind the music: “Lord of the Pounce”
14:52 - “Dimetrodon” by The Doubleclicks from Dimetrodon
18:09 - How to Quickly Stream 6000 Streams on Spotify.
20:15 - “Mickey Dam” by Molly’s Revenge from The Western Shore
24:12 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS - Origins of Celtic Invasions of Veneto
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
25:42 - Mark Twain Travel Quote
26:50 - “A-Working in the Garden” by Marc Gunn from Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits
28:30 - UPCOMING SHOWS
Aug 30-Sep 2: Dragon Con with Brobdingnagian Bards, Atlanta, GA * Sep 21: Pepper Place Farmer’s Market, Birmingham, AL * Sep 27-28: Browncoat Ball, Las Vegas, NV
NEWS
30:39 - “A' Mhisg A Chuir An Nollaig” by Farsan from Farsan
34:32 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Bill M.
Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world.
If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend.
36:14 - “Streets of Laredo/Bard of Armagh” by Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser from How America Saved Irish Music
Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I’ll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub! www.pubsong.net.
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