PUB SONGS & STORIES (Atlanta, Georgia)

A ghost who won't let the dead rest. A drowned sister and a harp made of bone. And a toast to good health. Pub Songs & Stories brings you the stories behind the songs, from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. Music from House of Hamill, Kilted Kings, Louise Bichan. This is Pub Songs & Stories #319 0:20 - House of Hamill "Unquiet Grave" from Wildfire 5:00 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Your backstage pass to Celtic songwriters and the stories they'd only tell you after a few pints. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic songwriter and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. 5:46 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY MY GUNN RUNNERS OF PATREON The regular music business is beholden to big corporations that are raising ticket prices and making the business ever more difficult. But with your help, I don't have to worry about that stuff. I make music, podcasts, videos, and blogs. I share them with you. In return, you show a little support by pledging as little as $5 per month to help me keep doing what I do. HERE'S WHAT'S NEW ON PATREON IN OCTOBER Video: BRING ME HOME, BOYS | Pub Songs & Stories Video Pictures: Weeklies: Gunn Family Canyon Vacation Pictures Blog: What I Actually Need From You This Halloween Video: THOSE CHARACTERS DIED - Performance & Story Podcast: Pub Songs & Stories #318: Those Characters Died, House of Hamill Story, Video Pub Songs 7:20 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC The podcast launches on October 25. I dug into the archives of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast as part of a 2026 Fundraiser. The show is trying to raise $2000 to cover all of the expenses of putting on the show. If you would like to donate go to CelticChristmasMusic.net/donate 9:21 - BATTLE OF THE BARD SONGS Brobdingnagian Bards new podcast series is now live. In this first series The Bards pick their favorite Irish Pub Songs, then battle them out until a winner is picked. BardBootlegs.com 9:58 - UPCOMING SHOWS Oct 31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 7: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 6 & 8: CONjuration, Duluth, Ga Nov 14: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 28: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Dec 5: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Dec 6: Nerdy Wonderland, Avondale Estates, Ga 11:06 - PUB SONGS & STORIES VIDEO Raise your glass: here's a toast to good health, good friends, and the craythur that calls us all to the pub. Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories audio edition. I share a song I've recorded followed by the story behind it. 11:39 - Kilted Kings "Sláinte Mhaith" from Flower of Scotland Slainte mhaith. Slainte mhaith Here's to your good health one and all If you're soul feels rather thirsty And you hear the craythur call Raise up your glass Sing Slainte mhaith Many times in my life I forgot the kindness code I reaped the sorry seeds that I sowed But when I gave, instead of took That's when my spirit growed My charity turned into liquid gold Your work weeks's a bare You're feeling rather low You head down to the pub to watch a show There the singer makes you smile And the music makes you glow Go to KiltedKings.com before you go If there's a song you'd like to see me perform, email follow@celtfather to make a live song request. Some, I will post here on the podcast. Some will be video only. 13:41 - STORY: Sláinte Mhaith 19:42 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 20:39 - STORY FROM LOUISE BICHAN Louise Bichan grew up in the Orkney islands off the north coast of Scotland, and she picked up the fiddle when she was just seven years old. She sharpened her skills in Glasgow's session scene while studying at the Glasgow School of Art, then earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston. Today she's a Scottish musician and photographer living in the United States, and she uses both to tell stories, old and new. Her music blends traditional and classical arrangements, and it's thoughtful, curious, and playful all at once. 22:11 - Louise Bichan "Binnorie-O" from Binnorie-O 26:48 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list at follow@celtfather to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Sláinte, and thanks for listening. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com!  

Sally Brown sails in from Balscadden Bay. Those characters died... again.. in song. And Malloy gets his story told. Pub Songs & Stories tries something new: video. Music from McFloosey, Marc Gunn, House of Hamill. This is Pub Songs & Stories #318. 0:02 - This is PubSongs & Stories #318 0:20 - McFloosey "Sally Brown" from Balscadden Bay 3:01 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. 3:22 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY MY GUNN RUNNERS OF PATREON The modern music business relies on the generosity of people just like you. That is a big part of how I'm able to produce this podcast and create new music every month. Gunn Runners get episodes before anyone else. You also get a ton of exclusive MP3s, bootleg concerts, videos and lots more. All for as little as $5 per month. Here's what's 3:44 - NEW ON PATREON IN SEPTEMBER PSS Video: "Dream Chaser" cover of Willie Nelson Rough Cut and Lyrics: "Exterminate" Blog: Latest Makeover of Album Pins Kickstarter for the Celtic PodFest in on February 28, 2027. Nerdy Wonderland Dec 6, 2026 Celtic Christmas Music launch 5:38 - UPCOMING SHOWS Oct 3: LUG Con, Atlanta, Ga Oct 31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 7: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 6-8: CONjuration, Duluth, Ga Nov 14: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 28: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Dec 5: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Dec 6: Nerdy Wonderland, Avondale Estates, Ga 6:26 - PUB SONGS & STORIES VIDEO Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories video edition. I perform a song live and then share the story at the end. If there's a song you'd like to see me perform, email follow@celtfather to make a live song request. Some, I will post here on the podcast. Some will be video only. 6:53 - Marc Gunn "Those Characters Died" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs (LIVE) 11:28 - PUB SONGS & STORIES VIDEO: OUTRO 14:45 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 15:44 - STORY OF THAT MAN MALLOY 19:19 - House of Hamill "That Man Malloy" from Wildfire 22:57 - STORY OF THAT MAN MALLOY: OUTRO 24:16 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list at follow@celtfather to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Before we go — one more thought. Celtic music didn't come from concert halls. It came from kitchens, docksides, and village greens — places built by community, not convenience. That same spirit is what protects the land today. You don't have to fix the whole planet by yourself. Buy from a local farmer. Fix something instead of tossing it. Plant one thing that feeds a bee. Small, local, ordinary acts — that's how communities have always taken care of the places they love. Sláinte, and thanks for listening. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com!  

A question about AI music. A debate over CDs, vinyl, and album pins. And a sci-fi drinking song that carries you home. Pub Songs & Stories returns with the tales behind the tunes, from the Celtic pub scene to a Celtic Invasion of Galicia. Music from Tara's Folk, Heather Dale, and Marc Gunn. This is Pub Songs & Stories #317. 0:02 - INTRO 0:20 - Tara's Folk "O'Neils" from remember how we fall 4:10 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. 5:01 - UPCOMING SHOWS Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga with Brobdingnagian Bards Oct 3: LUG Con, Atlanta, Ga Oct 31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 7: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 14: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Nov 28: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Dec 5: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta, Ga Dec 6: Nerdy Wonderland, Avondale Estates, Ga 6:02 - AI MUSIC 11:39 - Heather Dale "Pied Piper" from Fairytale 14:49 - CDS VS VINYL VS ALBUM PINS 25:16 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 26:22 - STUFF I LEARNED ON A CELTIC INVASION OF GALICIA 31:41 - STORY OF BRING ME HOME, BOYS 35:59 - Marc Gunn "Bring Me Home, Boys" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs 39:44 - CLOSING This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Finally, remember: summer is a reminder of what's at stake. Longer days, warmer nights, and the beauty of the natural world that Celtic music has celebrated for centuries. Scientists are united: human activity is changing our climate, and we're already feeling it. But here's what the headlines don't always tell you. We have the tools to fight back. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. You can reduce your waste, choose cleaner energy, and push your elected leaders to act. The outdoors we love, the rivers, the coastlines, the long summer evenings, are worth protecting. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

A solo bard on the Renaissance stage. A band called May Will Bloom joining the revelry. And the Georgia Renaissance Festival, alive with Celtic folk magic. Music from Marc Gunn, Bealtaine, Skara Brae. This is Pub Songs & Stories #316 0:06 - Marc Gunn "Wild Mountain Thyme" from Heroes 3:43 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. 4:03 - NEWS Georgia Renaissance Festival How to follow my Celtic Invasion of Galicia 14:10 - Skara Brae "Let's Raise Another Pint" from The Mists of Time 18:02 - UPCOMING SHOWS Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga with Brobdingnagian Bards TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 20:03 - Bealtaine "The Whale Hymn" from The Founders' Room 24:18 - CREDITS This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Finally, remember: summer is a reminder of what's at stake. Longer days, warmer nights, and the beauty of the natural world that Celtic music has celebrated for centuries. Scientists are united: human activity is changing our climate, and we're already feeling it. But here's what the headlines don't always tell you. We have the tools to fight back. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. You can reduce your waste, choose cleaner energy, and push your elected leaders to act. The outdoors we love, the rivers, the coastlines, the long summer evenings, are worth protecting. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

The old songs were written for a world that was supposed to last forever. One woman found a way to make music matter right now. And Thorin Oakenshield gets a proper farewell. Music from Marc Gunn, Fialla, Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes, Brobdingnagian Bards. This is Pub Songs & Stories #315 0:19 - Marc Gunn "The Scotsman" from Heroes 2:18 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Before we get started, a quick word about Patreon. If you're listening to this on the public feed, you're getting it a week after my patrons already heard it. Just so you know. Those folks also get a second podcast nobody else hears. Concert bootlegs. Brand new songs I'm writing right now. And two live pub albums that flat-out don't exist anywhere else. All that for five bucks a month. One pint. If that sounds like your kind of thing, head to patreon.com/celtfather. There's even a free tier. You get a whole album just for showing up. Right. On with the show. NEWS Sherwood Forest Faire Jordan Con, Meeting author of Hills of Tanchico Stellar Con, New video shorts New song: First Rule of Flying 3:33 - UPCOMING SHOWS May 9-10: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 16-17: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 23-25: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 30–31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 30: The Lost Druid Brewery, 2866 Washington St, Avondale Estates, GA Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga with Brobdingnagian Bards 7:54 - Fialla "Maid in Her Father's Garden" from Home & Away 11:14 - INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE DUPONT OF WASHER WELL WENCHES A couple years ago, I did an interview with Danielle DuPont, the founder of the Washer Well Wenches that you might see at a Renaissance festival near you. She invited a bunch of entertainers to perform at Women's shelter in Austin, Texas. I was so inspired by her I had to interview her. 25:12 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 25:51 - Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes "Four Thousand Weeks" from Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes If you'd like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I'd love to have you along for the journey this year. 28:56 - STORY OF THORIN'S EULOGY 32:37 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Thorin's Eulogy" from I Will Not Sing Along 35:34 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Alright. You made it to the end. That means you're my kind of person. So let me tell you about something. And I promise I'll only take a couple of minutes. I've got a Patreon. patreon.com/celtfather. And here's the thing... most people don't realise what's actually over there. Just following for free gets you Virtual Public House. A whole live album. Recorded live for my Pub Songs & Stories podcast. No catch, no credit card, nothing. Just follow my Pateron and it's yours. But if you want more... five dollars a month is where it gets interesting. You get six studio albums. You get Kilted Drinking Songs, which is another live Pub Songs & Stories podcast album I recorded for this very podcast. It's not on Spotify. It's not on Apple Music. It doesn't exist anywhere else. Same with Field of Drams at the Hero level. You get the rough cuts. Songs I'm writing right now, before they go anywhere. You're hearing tomorrow's music today. Which is either exciting or terrifying, depending on the song. You get a new original song every month. Concert bootlegs. Sheet music if you play along at home. And Stories from the Road, which is another podcast... the one where I talk about all the stuff that happens between the shows that I can't quite say on stage. Oh, and you get this podcast a week early. Which means none of that suspense you just endured. For the real enthusiasts... the Superhero tier gets you both pub albums mailed to you on actual physical CDs. The only way to own them. Pressed and shipped to your door. This offer is only available during the month of May 2026. Look, I make this music because I love it. The Patreon is what makes it possible to keep making it. Every patron matters more than you know. If you've been meaning to join, now's a great time. I'm playing four weekends at the Georgia Renaissance Festival through May. Patrons are getting the behind-the-scenes of all of it. patreon.com/celtfather. Free to follow. One pint a month to unlock the lot. Sláinte. And thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. I've been singing old songs my whole life. Songs about green hills. Cold rivers. Seasons that came and went like they always had. Those songs were written by people who assumed the world would look the same forever. It won't. Not if we don't pay attention. I travel a lot. I play music in fields and forests and festivals. And I notice things. Things that weren't there ten years ago. Things that are gone that used to be. The old songs are worth saving. So is the world they were written about. Climate action isn't political to me. It's personal. It's about keeping the world worth singing about. Vote like the world depends on it. Because it does. The songs are counting on it. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories