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Folk Songs & Stories shares the heart of indie Celtic and folk music. Host Marc Gunn uncovers the stories behind songs and offers tips for sustainable living—perfect for fans of authentic, grassroots tales. All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyright holders. 

Nov 20, 2007

Let's take a moment to unwind with some interesting recent happenings at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival.

Notes:

  • Louisiana Renaissance Festival
  • Marrus
  • Car accident in Louisiana
  • "Lrrring in Nevermind"
  • Experimentation with the autoharp
  • Upcoming CD: fairy-inspired CD, Renaissance Festival Compilation CD

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Oct 31, 2007

Who would've thought I'd ever get booked at a Goth Club. But Elysium in Austin, Texas wanted me there for an evening of Space Madness!

Set List:

  1. "The Mining Ship the Red Dwarf" from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
  2. "Jedi Drinking Song Prequel" from LIVE: Nex Monoceroti, Per Risibus
  3. "A Rabbit for Halloween" from...


Jul 7, 2007

I traveled through Italy and wrote some tunes, busked in the Veneto, shopped in Venice and then joined an Irish session outside of Rome.

Songs:

  1. "Jug of Punch"
  2. "The Gosling Reborn"
  3. Name That Tune 1
  4. Name That Tune 2
  5. "Loch Tay"
  6. Name That Tune 3

Notes:

  • Camisano: Speaking Italian, Busking in Italy
  • Venezia: Shopping on the...


Jun 30, 2007

Brobdingnagian Bards finally toured Ireland. We had an amazing experience. Hopefully, this episode will give you a chance to better experience our adventure.

Notes:

  • The difference between Coca Cola in the U.S. and Europe: High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • Podcasting in Shannon Airport
  • Building a sense of community in a vacation...


Jun 14, 2007

We arrived at the Cliffs of Moher. I shared the audio experience and other fascinating moments on the Brobdingnagian Bards Tour of Ireland

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