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  • Sci Fi Drinking Songs at Gen Con 2023

    Sci Fi Drinking Songs at Gen Con 2023
    Apr 30 2024
    We’re taking a journey today as I share the story of how I found myself playing Sci Fi Drinking Songs at science fiction conventions around the nation. This is Pub Songs & Stories #284 0:15 - Marc Gunn and Jesse Ferguson “Molly Malone” from Come Adventure With Me 2:52 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. This show is for fans of Celtic music and science fiction and fantasy. I create Celtic-inspired music. In fact, I also host the multi-award-winning Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I’ve done that for nearly 19 years now. But I also love science fiction and fantasy. I started playing at Dragon Con, the largest fan run sci fi convention in 2002 and in 2007, I started playing at Gen Con, the largest gaming convention. Both have been super instrumental to my music and career over the years. And today, I’m gonna share a live concert from Gen Con 2023 of Sci Fi Drinking Songs, where I not only share some of my more popular songs there, but I also share how I got here in the first place. If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. I’m currently working on a new podcast series where I highlight my very first solo album, Soul of a Harper, which is 20 years old this year. I hope to release that series this summer. But I thought I’d give you a live show as you await the next series. New Poll: Come Adventure With MeMerch: Come Adventure Album Pin, Poster, Songbook and CD 5:34 - UPCOMING SHOWS JUN 8-15: Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Man, UKJUNE 22: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GAAUG 1-4: Gen Con, Indianapolis, INSEP 28 - OCT 5: Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whisky, UKOCT 18-20: MultiVerse, Atlanta, GANOV 15-17: CONjuration, Duluth, GA 7:26 - The Gothard Sisters "Nightfall" from Dragonfly On Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #656 11:38 - CELEBRATE THE THINGS YOU LOVE The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. That includes bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our new and returning patrons: Laura Belle, Michelle Powers, James Regan, Tim G. Thomas, Danny Faught 12:26 - SCI FI DRINKING SONGS SHOW FROM GEN CON 2023 If you are an official member of the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon, then you can also download all of the individual songs in this show. You can also just buy the songs on Patreon as well. 13:17 - “Intro” 13:56 - “Jedi Drinking Songs” 19:01 - “Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits” 24:23 - “Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers” 30:35 - “Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster” 35:28 - “The Leprechaun” 38:56 - “Come Adventure With Me” 43:46 - “Doctor of Gallifrey” 47:26 - “Close Your Eyes” 51:24 - “A Drop of Vulcan Blood” 56:48 - “Breathing” 1:03:31 - “The Mining Ship the Red Dwarf” 1:09:11 - “Naked” 1:12:27 - “Kilted For Her Pleasure” 1:15:16 - “Don’t Blink” 1:19:45 - “Ring of Hope” 1:23:56 - “Mingulay Boat Song” 1:30:29 - “You Are My Thor” 1:35:10 - CLOSING 1:35:29 - 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 to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I’m performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories #gothardsisters #gencon
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Redemption #283

    Redemption #283
    Mar 19 2024
    Pain is hard to deal with. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. You can get through it with maybe a little help from Doctor Who. We talk about my song Redemption. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #283 0:16 - Marc Gunn “By Amazing Grace” from Come Adventure With Me By Amazing Grace, Hat Came Back, TartanicInspired by the Firefly episode “Heart of Glass”featuring Andrew McKee of Brobdingnagian Bards and Jamie Haeuser) 4:23 - 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. New Poll: What are your favorite songs on Sci Fi Drinking Songs?New Merch Bundle: CD, Album Pin, Poster and Songbook for $90 9:32 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 23-24: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TXMAR 28: Dragon Con Filk Music Concert w/Brobdingnagian Bards @ 8 PMMAR 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TXAPR 19-21: Jordan Con, Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA Make sure you check the calendar on the Marc Gunn homepage to see the latest list of performances. 10:35 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer “Folk Club Song” from Twelve Months & A Day 15:44 - JOIN THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons: Laura Belle, Michelle Powers, James Regan 17:20 - THE STORY OF REDEMPTION Recorded for The War Doctor | Doctor Who #2.3Inspired by “The Day of the Doctor” from Doctor WhoDownload the “Redemption” MP3Lyrics and music Marc Gunn. Marc Gunn: autoharp, vocals; Rich Brotherton: bass, guitar, percussion. Mixed by Rich Brotherton Background This is a story about finding redemption. In the 50th anniversary Doctor Who episode "The Day of the Doctor", the 10th (Matt Smith) and 11th Doctor (David Tennant) meet The War Doctor. They are horrified and filled with dread to once again see themselves as the man who committed horrible atrocities wiping out the Time Lords and the Daleks with a doomsday weapon. But after centuries dealing with that pain. They finally come to grips with it. They accept the decision they made even though it caused the death of billions of people. But even better, they remember Who they are. The Doctor. Never cruel or cowardly. Never give up or give in. Doctors give hope. They are finally able to save the people they thought they lost. Redemption Lyrics I was so young. I made a mistake That I have never shared. Much to regret. I tried to forget. I ran. That just laid it bare. To speak the words out loud made me Shudder for the harm I done Now I help the innocent Still I feel the need to run. * Because I burn. I burn. It won't cover the pain But it's time I learn. Time I learn. Redemption can come again (x3) Are great men truly forged in fire? While others light the flame? That's what I tell myself so that I can avoid the blame. Deep down inside there's a scared little child Smashing statues, filled with fright. Under cover, changing faces To hide away in plain sight But still I burn. I burn. It won't cover the pain But it's time I learn. It's time I learn. Redemption can come again (x3) And still my monsters come from my past They shatter my future bones. Scary to face them, but time will heal Don't have to do it alone Promise to keep, tho I may weep For the pain I kept deep down Face my fears for 1200 years Hope will turn my life around No longer burn. No longer burn. It may not cover the pain But it's time I learn. It's time I learn. Redemption can come again (x3) 26:11 - Marc Gunn “Redemption” from Come Adventure With Me 29:47 - CLOSING 33:25 - 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 to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I’m performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories
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    34 mins
  • Myra's Lament for Lamlash Bay #282

    Myra's Lament for Lamlash Bay #282
    Mar 12 2024
    Everything changes. But what do you do when your career, your life, your joy, comes to an end because everything must change. We’re talking about the life of a scallop diver in Lamlash Bay. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #282 0:17 - Marc Gunn “Favor of a Dance” from Come Adventure With Me Favor of a Dance | West Side Story Meets FireflyInspired by the Firefly episode “Shindig” 3:14 - 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. New Poll: What are your favorite songs on St Patrick’s Day Songs for Kids?New Merch Bundle: CD, Album Pin, Poster and Songbook for $90 8:28 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 9: Senoia Beer Company, Senoia, GA @ 7-10 PMMAR 17: Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PMMAR 23-24: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TXMAR 28: Dragon Con Filk Music Concert w/Brobdingnagian Bards @ 8 PMMAR 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX Make sure you check the calendar on the Marc Gunn homepage to see the latest list of performances. 9:29 - The Byrne Brothers "P Stands for Paddy" from The Boys of Doorin JOIN THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons: Laura Belle, Michelle Powers, James Regan 12:43 - THE STORY OF MYRA’S LAMENT FOR LAMLASH BAY I plagiarise songs into local events..the one I sang last night I wrote at 3 AM in the morning. My wife had been in hospital 100 miles away, for two months, and the chorus came to my head when I was feeling sorry for myself. Simultaneously, the Government had decided to ban us clamming in Lamlash Bay. I’d sustainably hand picked scallops there for 34 years. The trawler/dredgers were destroying the habitat, and they wanted to ban them. But they done us in as well… a Federal hammer to crack a wee nut!!!! So, the song is called “Myra’s lament for Lamlash Bay”…Lamlash is at the Isle of Arran. Tommy Makem inspired my plagiarism with “The Boys from Killybegs.” Killybegs is a fishing port in Donegal, Ireland..Dun Na Gael…. The Fortress of the Stranger. Tommy famously sang and played banjo with the Glancy Brothers..Sgheirs:- Gaelic..reefs pronounced “skerries.clams”:- generic term in Scotland for bivalve shellfish..we fish for scallops..Pecten maximusSound:- navigable stretch of water between two pieces of land in this case formed by the Tarbert shore and Isle of Arran.Thole :- Lalands Scots (old Scots) my work they won’t accept or tolerate.Dole:- Un-employment registerListen to the original version of the song on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #85. Myra’s Lament for Lamlash Bay lyrics Liam Griffin, music Marc Gunn There are scallops in the sea, put there for you and me By the Lord who reigns from heaven above. And the divers catch and sell, but we won’t go to hell, We treat the sea with joy, respect and love. * There’s a wild and rolling sea bringing me back home to ye. To yer bed that’s dry and crisp and woman warm And our lovin’ knows no harm when I hold ye in my arms. When the Boys from Lerags Glen come rollin’ home. There are rocks upon the shore, There are sgheirs even more* And the trawlers they are dredging to and fro’ But the diver’s in the gully, for the seabed we don’t sully Hand pickin’ is the way I chose to go. But today the sea is calm and the boat is full of clams** And swiftly we have cleared KilBrannon Sound..*** Sacks of scallops stacked up high All our divers safe and dry And soon for Lerags Glen we’re homeward bound. But now a new day’s dawned and time is moving on and conservation is a game that they al play and my work the cannot thole and I’m told to sign the dole No more from Lerags Glen go to the sea. 23:37 - Marc Gunn “Myra’s Lament for Lamlash Bay” from Come Adventure With Me 27:22 - 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 to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I’m performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories #lamlashbay #obanscotland
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    28 mins
  • Come Adventure With Me #281

    Come Adventure With Me #281
    Mar 5 2024
    Do you ever get nervous or anxious? Sometimes the toughest thing to do, to overcome your fear, is to just take those first steps forward. Come Adventure With Me is the title track to my brand new album inspired by the 1977 Rankin & Bass film, The Hobbit. You can learn all about it today on Pub Songs & Stories #281 0:20 - Marc Gunn “Selkie’s Life” from Come Adventure With Me Learn more about Selkie and Call of the Sea in show #234. 3:57 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. And I compost non-meat scraps. 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. New Poll: What are your favorite songs on Come Adventure With Me?Little River Video of “Wherever I May Roam”New Merch Bundle: CD, Album Pin, Poster and Songbook for $90Folk on Foot Podcast 7:21 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 9: Senoia Beer Company, Senoia, GA @ 7-10 PMMAR 17: Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PMMAR 23-24: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TXMAR 28: Dragon Con Filk Music Concert w/Brobdingnagian Bards @ 8 PMMAR 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX Make sure you check the calendar on the Marc Gunn homepage to see the latest list of performances. 8:47 - Mànran "Crow Flies" from Ùrar 12:04 - JOIN THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Thanks to my Kickstarter supporters: An extra HUGE thanks to Rich & Leslie Maynard, Carol Baril, Emily "dragondoodle" Gaskill, Larry & Sarah-Beth Cook, Les Howard, Sunshine & Navigator Burke, Janine Rinker, Zan Rosin, Vicki Solomon, Thomas Browne, Kris Dobie, CrimsonDraggen, Jason Denen, Kathy Smith, Dell Christy, DW, Tammy Glover, Angela Hughes, Ben Doran, Thul Family, Crab Donkey, Glen Bartram, Rumbly Porter, Carol "Crazy Cat Lady" Donahue, Mike and Sam Cavanaugh, Jan & Jim Czenkusch, Tony & Enzo Lamanna, Jennifer Crispin, Mark Peters, Wendy Erisman, Rie Sheridan Rose, Tracy O'Shea, Kathleen Sloan, Lawrence Lang, James O'Dell, LeighAnn Mott, Kelley Durski. Thank you! 14:04 - THE STORY OF COME ADVENTURE WITH ME 1977 Rankin & Bass film, The Hobbit from In The ‘Verse podcast #2.2Features Sam Gillogly on violin and Rich Brotherton on guitarThe original story behind “Come Adventure With Me” was published on Patreon.First saw The Hobbit in 6th after moving to Texas from Maryland.Inspired my Love of Dungeons & DragonsStory of transformation and overcoming fear.70’s songwriter feel with the minor chord change. Come Adventure With Me Lyrics and music Marc Gunn There's a secret door to a hall unknown Inside are fears that Turn me to stone Do I step forward Or head back home Which is the path for me I raise my head and Take one step more The ground it shakes. I look back to the door Feel like I’m caught and stuck to the floor And so I cut myself free * This world’s a treasure that is full of strife Every moment can enrich your life Just face your dragons with the edge of a knife It’s a better life you see Come adventure with me. There are ugly goblins doing scary things Deep down in dungeons there are magic rings Live or die with the riddles we bring You’ll find your way through the dark My Precious life Has so many memories Fluttering birds, butterflies in trees My home is comfort, comfort is a breeze But there’s another way to live So many wars. It’s an endless fight To slay our dragons that soar through our night But I’m no coward. I’ll do what is right. Before I make my way home. Now I’m back with stories that ring A truth That soars up on eagle wings Let’s not forget the songs elves sing Oh the joy that they bring! 25:25 - Marc Gunn “Come Adventure With Me” from Come Adventure With Me 29:54 - CLOSING 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. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories #adventurepodcast #thehobbit
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    31 mins
  • Reaver Drinking Song #280

    Reaver Drinking Song #280
    Feb 27 2024
    "If they take the ship, they'll rape us to death, eat our flesh, and sew our skins into their clothing – and if we're very, very lucky, they'll do it in that order." Zoe’s description of reavers on the TV show Firefly sounds pretty insane. And every time we meet the reavers in the show and movie, they seem just as insane. And yet… they can fly spaceships. I share the story behind my song “Reavers Drinking Songs” today on Pub Songs & Stories #280. 0:25 - Marc Gunn “Molly Malone feat. Jesse Ferguson” from Come Adventure With Me 3:00 - 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. New Music Video: When She Held Me in Her ArmsWhat are your favorite songs on Selcouth? There’s a poll in the Gunn Runner’s Club. 5:09 - UPCOMING SHOWS FEB 24: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL @ 7:00 PMMAR 2: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6:30-9:30 PMMAR 9: Senoia Beer Company, Senoia, GA @ 7-10 PMMAR 23-24: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TXMAR 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TXAPR 19-21: Jordan Con, Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA 6:06 - The Elders "Down at the Pub" from Well Alright Then Featured in show #644 10:12 - JOIN THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. 10:53 - THE STORY OF REAVER DRINKING SONG Inspired by the episode “Bushwhacked” from the TV show FireflyCheck out Episode 3 of In the Verse: Song Crafting Reavers Drinking Songs Lyrics "Reaver Drinking Song" lyrics and music Marc Gunn * Bash their heads flay their skin Make them scream in pain Let ‘em alone and think you’re done Let's start another refrain Niska was old and scary, A bad reputation And then he heard a reaver scream His body's gone for cremation. Badger was a businessman Roots in the community A reaver ate his little gang And now he can't even pee Durran's steak was always rare Before I first met him He met a reaver now won't eat steak He's a vegetarian Bester loved ships and women They howled when he boarded them He shipped was boarded by reavers. Now He howls when they board him. Boss Higgins' word was law What he said was set in stone Then reavers hit Higgins' Moon The law is now written in bone Fanty and Mingo are fine twins You can't tell one from t'other Until they met a band of reavers Now Mingo's the prettiest brother Jubal was a bounty hunter A sadist through and through He rambled about philosophy While a reaver started to chew No mercy, they all were weak Cattle for the slaughter Open them up, look inside I think I see Harry Potter 18:23 - Marc Gunn “Reaver Drinking Song” from Come Adventure With Me 20:57 - 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 to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I’m performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories #thehaar #comeadventure
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    23 mins
  • Spiderwebs #279

    Spiderwebs #279
    Feb 20 2024
    Is it all a game that we all fall into? Saffron certainly thinks so in “Our Mrs Reynolds from the TV show Firefly. Hear the story behind my song “Spiderwebs”. We're also making waves with music from Matt McGinn. 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 PMMAR 9: Senoia Beer Company, Senoia, GA @ 7-10 PMMAR 23-24: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TXMAR 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TXAPR 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 The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Email follow@celtfather ! Thanks to my newest Gunn Runners on Patreon: Laura Belle If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. 9:28 - THE STORY OF SPIDERWEBS Inspired by the episode “Our Mrs Reynolds” from the TV show FireflyTalked 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. Spiderwebs Lyrics 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. 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. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories
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    18 mins
  • Naked #278

    Naked #278
    Feb 13 2024

    Let’s get Naked! Or at least I’ll share a story of one of my songs inspired by an episode of Firefly. Plus, The Haar are featured on this week’s show.

    This is Pub Songs & Stories #278

    0:13 - Marc Gunn “Bright Side of Everything” from Selcouth

    3:25 - 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.
    • 40 Minute Workout episode of Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

    4:14 - UPCOMING SHOWS

    • FEB 15: Hobbit Drinking Songs on Bandcamp @ 7:30 PM
    • FEB 17: Goblin Market: Frost Faire @ 6:00-10:30 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

    6:14 - The Haar “Wild Rover” from Where Old Ghosts Meet

    10:43 - JOIN THE CLUB

    The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be bonus podcasts, downloadable songs, printed sheet music, blogs, or stories from the road. Plus, you’ll get access to videos like my Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. Email follow@celtfather !

    Thanks to my newest Gunn Runners on Patreon:

    If you can’t support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free.

    12:27 - THE STORY OF NAKED

    • Inspired by the episode “Trash” from the TV show Firefly
    • Check out Episode 11 of In the Verse: Song Crafting
    • G C G C
    • Gregory Alan Isakov "Second Chances" from The Weatherman
    • The Coupling

    Naked Lyrics

    You're a stunning lady
    Your emotions you hide
    You tear down my defenses
    With a wink of your eye

    * You think it's a game
    That only you can win
    But that is insane, girl
    Cuz it's you...Who's naked

    That I undress your heart
    You choose to downplay
    Try to reclothe your thoughts
    But your feelings you betray

    Bridge:

    You're breaking down now
    Can I hold you when you cry?
    Or will you disarm me?
    'Fore you tell me goodbye
    And leave me naked

    Don’t shut yourself off
    There’s no need to hide
    Wanna know every part of you
    Please let down your guard

    21:27 - Marc Gunn “Naked” from Come Adventure With Me

    24:35 - 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 to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I’m performing.

    Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment.

    Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com!

    #pubstories
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    27 mins
  • Blink #277

    Blink #277
    Feb 6 2024

    They don’t kill you in the normal sense of the word. Rather they feed off the life that might’ve been. My song, Blink is a parable about missing out on the best things in life.

    This is Pub Songs & Stories #277

    0:14 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Oor Hamlet” from Real Men Wear Kilts

    4:02 - 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 pubsong@celtfather.

    7:42 - UPCOMING SHOWS

    • FEB 15: Hobbit Drinking Songs on Bandcamp @ 7:30 PM
    • FEB 17: Goblin Market: Frost Faire @ 6:00-10:30 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

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    10:29 - THE STORY OF BLINK

    Lyrics

    I love old things. They make me feel sad
    Take me back to the past, And all the happiness I had.
    But when I met you, I could not close my eyes
    I couldn't even blink, Lest you disappeared into time.

    Asked you out for a drink. While the rain fell down.
    I tried not to think. That you might turn me down.
    You’re like an angel as old as the universe
    You saved me from a lonely life that is so much worse.

    Don't blink. Don't look away.
    Life is too short.
    I won't blink. I won't turn my back.
    Let go of the hurt.
    I won’t blink.

    Things don't always happen. Like we dream and plan.
    It's confusing at times. That's why I take your hand.
    To grow old with you for as long as time goes by.
    You showed me this moment and you opened up my eyes

    22:06 - Marc Gunn “Blink” from Selcouth

    25:40 - CHORD STRUCTURE

    28:23 - CREDITS

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