PUB SONGS & STORIES

Notes:

• "Old Dun Cow" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
• Why Trad Nazis suck!
• Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
• Upcoming Show
• "When You're Evil" by Voltaire from The Devil's Bris

Upcoming Shows:

June 18, 2006, Father's Day Solo Show and Autoharp TutorialThings Celtic @ 3-4 PM1806 W. 35th StreetAustin, TX 78703Bring an autoharp for the tutorial.

Friday, June 30, 2006Elysium Goth Club705 Red RiverAustin, TX 78705512.478.297910 pm (Brobdingnagian Bards), 11pm (the Machine in the Garden), 12am (Voltaire)Cover: TBA (there will be one, I don't know how much)Age: Must be 21 or older to attend.

Old Dun Cow Lyrics:words and music traditional

Some friends and I in a public houseWas playing a game of chance one nightWhen into the pub a fireman ranHis face all a chalky white."What's up", says Brown, "Have you seen a ghost,Or have you seen your Aunt Mariah?""Me Aunt Mariah be buggered!", says he,"The bleedin' pub's on fire!"

And there was Brown upside downLappin'' up the whiskey on the floor."Booze, booze!" The firemen criedAs they came knockin' on the door (clap clap)Oh don't let 'em in till it's all drunk upAnd somebody shouted MacIntyre! MACINTYRE!And we all got blue-blind paralytic drunkWhen the Old Dun Cow caught fire.

"Oh well," says Brown, "What a bit of luck.Everybody follow me.And it's down to the cellarIf the fire's not thereThen we'll have a grand old spree."So we went on down after good old BrownThe booze we could not missAnd we hadn't been there ten minutes or moreTill we were quite pissed.

Then, Smith walked over to the port wine tubAnd gave it just a few hard knocks (clap clap)Started takin' off his pantaloonsLikewise his shoes and socks."Hold on, " says Brown, "that ain't allowedYa cannot do that thing here.Don't go washin' trousers in the port wine tubWhen we got Guinness beer."

Then there came from the old back doorThe Vicar of the local church.And when he saw our drunken ways,He began to scream and curse."Ah, you drunken sods! You heathen clods!You've taken to a drunken spree!You drank up all the Benedictine wineAnd you didn't save a drop for me!"

And then there came a mighty crashHalf the bloody roof caved in.We were almost drowned in the firemen's hoseBut still we were gonna stay.So we got some tacks and some old wet sacksAnd we nailed ourselves insideAnd we sat drinking the finest RumTill we were bleary-eyed.

Later that night, when the fire was outWe came up from the cellar below.Our pub was burned. Our booze was drunk.Our heads was hanging low."Oh look", says Brown with a look quite queer.Seems something raised his ire."Now we gotta get down to Murphy's Pub,It closes on the hour!"

Chords: KEY Dm

This is Pub Songs & Stories #285

0:30 - Marc Gunn “Killiecrankie” from Soul of Harper

• Inspired by the band Schiehallion out of Scotland
• about the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. The first three verses and chorus were written by Robert Burns in 1789.

3:47 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia.

If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.

• Poll: What’s your favorite song on Soul of a Harper?
• Merch: Buy Soul of a Harper on Patreon

CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure, usually to one of the Celtic nations, but not always.

7:04 - Ironwood "She Likes the Guinness" from Gretna Green

10:55 - STORY OF SOUL OF A HARPER

• On back: “May your boots be well-worn and your soul, well-wandered”
• An autoharper’s spiritual wandering through Celtic songs
• Cover photo by Nancy Pearsall
• Award-winning Graphic design by Marc Gunn
• Why did I record the album?
• Album title inspired by a song by Rie Sheridan Rose

20:24 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Soul of a Harper” from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales

23:52 - THE STORY OF THE BRIDGE

• Originally recorded for Brobdingnagian Bards’ CD, Gullible’s Travels. Also released on A Celtic Renaissance Wedding
• Was it written as an apology at Pease Park near UT Austin
• Instrumental part in 4th verse

29:35 - Marc Gunn “The Bridge” from Soul of Harper

The Bridge Lyrics by Marc Gunn

Was it something I said that made you angry with me. Made you dig a deep river to keep you from me. Oh, the water is rushing, come to sweep me away 'Less I die of sorrow, I will cross it today.

I would build me a bridge a hundred meters long To see the other side of what I did wrong Well you say you don't hate me, but I guess that I'm scared That with a river between us, you'll no longer care.

I would build a boat, and paddle agaist all sorrow. And if I sail down the river, then I'll be back again tomorrow. I would face cold death, run and leap to your side. And if I fall in the river, I'll be warmed by your sight.

I would beg your forgiveness for the pain I've fed And I'd find the source of the river you've bled. Then I'd close the gates of the dam I built there. And never again will you have anything to fear.

Well I never knew that your tears ran so deep. But when I'ved dammed those tears, I will kiss your sweet cheek. I will hold you close 'till your tears finally cease. And I'll sing you a lullaby to bring you peace.

33:21 - SUPPORT THE CLUB

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34:21 - INTRO – BEST TRAVEL TIPS

36:22 - BEST TRAVEL TIPS

Best Travel Tips with Vince Conaway #212

If you love adventure, then you will find your heart pumping with an interview I did with Vince Conaway. He plays hammered dulcimer, is an incredible busker, and every year, he goes to exotic locations in abroad to play music in the streets and to become a part of the culture of the region. Having had years of Celtic Invasion Vacations where we sort of do the same, his story is dear to my heart.

From Florence to Machu Pichu, Austria to Croatia, plu...

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

0:17 - “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.

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36:12 “Kaleidoscope Hearts” by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore

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This is Pub Songs & Stories #279

0:17 - Marc Gunn “Bright Side of Everything” from Selcouth

3:28 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. Come Adventure With Me comes out on March 4

If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.

What are your favorite songs on Selcouth? There’s a poll in the Gunn Runner’s Club. It’s open to all.

4:41 - UPCOMING SHOWS

• MAR 2: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6:30-9:30 PM
• MAR 9: Senoia Beer Company, Senoia, GA @ 7-10 PM
• MAR 23-24: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX
• MAR 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX
• APR 19-21: Jordan Con, Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA

6:02 - Matt McGinn "Making Waves" from Behind Every Door

• Go listen at Rose in the Heather #645.

8:56 - JOIN THE CLUB

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Thanks to my newest Gunn Runners on Patreon: Laura Belle

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9:28 - THE STORY OF SPIDERWEBS

• Inspired by the episode “Our Mrs Reynolds” from the TV show Firefly
• Talked about it in episode #6 of In the Verse.
• Mal: Now, think real hard. You've been birddoggin' this township a while now. They wouldn't mind a corpse of you. Now, you can luxuriate in a nice jail cell, but if your hand touches metal, I swear, by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you.

Bad men are bird dogging our town Dogging our town, Bird dogging our town Bad men are bird dogging our town We’ll lay a trap for them.

We’re gonna spin a spiderweb Spiderweb, Spiderweb We’re gonna spin a spiderweb That’s how we will catch them.

I’ll wear a soft cotton dress A soft cotton dress, soft cotton dress I’ll wear a soft cotton dress With a pretty floral bonnet on top

Will shoot them down in the spider web Spiderweb, spiderweb Will shoot them down in the spider web And celebrate our win

A pretty little girl has lured me in Lured me in, lured me in A pretty little girl has lured me in Declared her love for me

She caught my heart in a spiderweb Spiderweb , Spiderweb She caught my heart in a spiderweb Now how will this all end

She’s leading me to the end of the line End of the line, end of the line She’s leading me to the end of the line We'll put things right again

I’ll break free from her spiderweb Spiderweb, spiderweb I’ll break free from her spiderweb And never kiss a girl again

Come here little lady, May I meet you I meet you, I meet you Come here little lady may I meet you Guess it begins again

It’s all a game of spiderwebs Spiderwebs, spiderwebs It’s all a game of spiderwebs And everybody falls in

15:21 - Marc Gunn “Spiderwebs” from Come Adventure With Me

17:27 - CREDITS

Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen.

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This week in the pub, you'll enjoy music from Marc Gunn, Bedlam Bards, Mikey Mason, Kilted Kings.

Special thanks to Matt Ledder who plays J. Wheaton in this show.

0:09 "Monahan's Mudders' Milk" by Marc Gunn from Kilted For Her Pleasure

3:31 "As Long As I'm Flyin'" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

5:36 "The Ballad of Joss" by Bedlam Bards from On the Drift

9:00 INTERVIEW

13:39 "Hero of Canton" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

15:37 "Kaylee" by Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats from Live at the Cactus Cafe

23:11 "She's Shiny" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

27:26 "She Don't Like Firefly" by Mikey Mason from Impotent Nerd Rage

We got a wave from Johannes Rimmer: "A train is going from an Alliance supply depot to a small mining town at 200 kph carrying 25kg of medicine to treat "Bowden's Malady," leaving at 7:10PM. At some point outside of town, the train is robbed by Nishka's hired guns in a job that lasts from one commercial break to the next. How much distance away from the town did the Browncoats have to be in order to begin the operation in time? Alternatively, estimate the amount of force (in Newtons) Mal had to exert on Crow's chest to kick him into Serenity's intake."

32:57 "Blue Sun" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul

35:30 "Freedom Costs" by Bedlam Bards & Marc Gunn from Firefly Drinking Songs

41:42 "Sail the Sky" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin'

Thank you for listening. Geek Pub Songs was produced by Marc Gunn. If you enjoyed this episode, please support the musicians who support this podcast, buy their music, then share the show. Special thanks to all of my patrons in the Gunn Runners Club. Would you like 21 songs for Free? Plus get regular updates of what's new. Subscribe to the podcast and newsletter at www.pubsong.net.

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Hey there. I hope you enjoyed this interview from Canton Radio. Before I split, I wanted to share a little bit of news.

My new Browncoat CD, As Long As I'm Flyin', is now on sale. Go to FireflyDrinkingSongs.com to get the physical album and the Deluxe Package with a shirt, songbook, totebag and more. Get 'em while they last.

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