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The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a free music podcast that has been continually published since 2005. It has won FOUR Best Podsafe Music Awards in the annual Podcast Awards (2009, 2010, 2017, 2022). It's like a radio. Nearly every week, you get to enjoy an hour of Irish and Celtic music by some of the best independent Celtic bands and musicians online.
Our goal isn't just to share Celtic music with you. It's to connect you with Celtic musicians and Celtic musicians with you. There are hundreds of episodes that we've shared for over twenty years. We are thrilled that we have changed the way you hear Celtic music.
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Who is Marc Gunn?
Marc Gunn doesn't just sing drinking songs—he summons them, with the swagger of a bard and the soul of a storyteller. Armed with an autoharp and a rebel yell, he electrifies Celtic folk music with a blast of rock energy and rhythm & blues fire.
Gunn cut his teeth on Irish drinking songs at Renaissance festivals, where he learned that the key to a great show isn’t just the music — it’s the joy you unleash in the crowd. Inspired by Elvis Presley’s command to “put on a show,” Marc turns every gig into a raucous, heartfelt celebration. Expect clapping, singing, laughter—and maybe a few tears if the whiskey hits right.
But this isn’t your granddad’s Celtic music. Marc blends the rich traditions of Irish and Scottish folk with the mythic worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, and Firefly. His songs aren’t just about characters — they’re about us. Love, loss, rebellion, laughter, and hope — set to tunes that demand a raised glass and a chorus of voices.
Marc Gunn’s journey began with a bold choice: wearing a kilt across the campus of the University of Texas. That single act of rebellion hinted at what was to come. As one half of the Brobdingnagian Bards, alongside Andrew McKee, Gunn built a cult following through daily campus shows that quickly grew into appearances at Celtic festivals, Renaissance faires, and sci-fi conventions—where their geek-folk fusion caught fire.
If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy Pub Songs & Stories. It's the liner notes behind the songs he writes and records. You also hear songs from other Celtic bands online.
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