2014.09.15 – Tech Net News and Opinion
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2014.09.15 – Tech Net News and Opinion
This is the recording of our weekly news show. In this episode we discuss some Celtic music news, Android news, Chrome OS app news, net neutrality, Minecraft, Microsoft, writing on maps from the era of Columbus, and more.
We opened with two from Ceil Moss
- As Far as the Eye Can See from the album of the same name
- Lies a Lurrighan
You can find this band at:
- BandCamp
- YouTube
- SoundCloud
- @laurentleemans on Twitter
- Vi.be
- CD Baby (Links are at the bottom of this post)
- They are on tour! – There is a list at the end of this post.
An Interview with The Celtfather, Marc Gunn
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Marc Gunn, Rythym and Folk
Marc Gunn at Gen Con 2014
Marc Gunn has been on my playlist even before the station existed. He was one of the first artist I contacted to get permission to play when I was the only DJ spinning indie music on a mainstream Internet station. (RIP Geeksradio.fm) I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to finally catch up with this wonderful kilted man.
Regrettably, and I still don’t get why, I don’t come through well on the recording. (Maybe it was where I was sitting, the crowd noise drowns me out.) Nonetheless, the important part, Mr. Marc Gunn, is very audible. Listen in as we talk about:
- Drinking songs
- How long he has been doing Gen Con
- Why he love Gen Con
- How he got into his craft
- His influences
- Some of the gigs for him at Gen Con
- His thoughts on the New Media Order
- His advice for one who wants to do what he does
You can find Marc Gunn on the web at:
- His Website
- celticmusic.org
- @marcgunnmusic on Twitter
- YouTube
- Brobdingnagian Bards
- The Irish and Celtic Music Podcats
- The Celtic Geek Podcat
- The Bards Crier Ezine
- Google+
Marc is a HUGE supporter of the Celtic music scene, check out this list of donations by him at his website.
Marc also loves to travel and acts as a tour guide. Check out Celtic Invasion.
To close, I would like to personally thank Mr. Gunn for his time. Not only is he one of my favorite podsafe artists, I have always had admiration for how he supports his art form. I must also mention that he and I had more conversation after the interview and he continued with additional recommendations, all of which I have since explored and feel are of great worth. Hopefully, I can catch up with him again in the near future.
Related articles
- Marc Gunn – A Celtic Artist to Perform at Gen Con (indienation.fm)
- Musician Marc Gunn’s on target with “A Celtic Christmas” CD (irishcentral.com)
- Cruises for Gamers (indienation.fm)
A Cat Themed Concert
Meow – Marc Gunn to do a Cat Themed Concert
I am snot sure when this hit my feed reader but I noticed it this morning. Marc Gunn, who you will hear much about today for it is Celtic Thursday, describes his music as “rhythm and folk” and themed around Sci Fi, hobbits, cats and Star Wars. He also does lots of drinking songs. Marc has an announcement
I have seen Marc perform live. I can tell you that it should be a great show. He is just a great entertainer. Be sure to get your tickets.
- His Website
- celticmusic.org
- @marcgunnmusic on Twitter
- YouTube
- Brobdingnagian Bards
- The Irish and Celtic Music Podcats
- The Celtic Geek Podcat
- The Bards Crier Ezine
- Google+
Related articles
- 2014.08.18 – Tech Net News and Opinion (indienation.fm)
- Marc Gunn – A Celtic Artist to Perform at Gen Con (indienation.fm)
Ceili Moss
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For Celtic Thursday, Ceili Moss
Celtic harp (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
This is an edited shorter version of our live news show from Monday, 15 September, 2014. We tend to focus on tech, net news, and games. We are still a music oriented station. We always open and close with indie music. This post is just the beginning and end of our news show.
We opened the news with Ceil Moss:
- As Far as the Eye Can See from the album of the same name
- Lies a Lurrighan
Today is Celtic Thursday
A Great Idea #CelticThursday
English: Marc Gunn performing at the New Deal cafe in Greenbelt, MD in July of 2011. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Recently Marc Gunn, The Celtfather, did a podcast expressing concern about a Celtic Emergency. He has some concerns over the current state of Celtic music. He feels that public awareness of the art has declined. Marc is a great guy and a huge supporter of Celtic Music. Not only does he promote it, he puts his money where his mouth is.
On the podcast linked above, the Celtfather suggested an awesome idea. That would be to make today #CelticThursday on social media. Basically he is asking everyone to Tweet, Facebook post and use every other form of social media to promote Celtic music. Use the hash tag #CelticThursday. We here at Indie Nation feel that is great idea and are asking all our readers, listeners and followers to take part.
Also, on more recent Celtic Geek, he mentioned that this month is Kilted to Kick Cancer Month. So, to increase prostate cancer awareness, donate and don your kilt.
Also, get Tweeting and help Mr. Gunn help Celtic music.
You can find Marc Gunn on the web at:
- His Website
- celticmusic.org
- @marcgunnmusic on Twitter
- YouTube
- Brobdingnagian Bards
- The Irish and Celtic Music Podcats
- The Celtic Geek Podcat
- The Bards Crier Ezine
- Google+
Related articles
- Marc Gunn – A Celtic Artist to Perform at Gen Con (indienation.fm)
- 2014.08.18 – Tech Net News and Opinion (indienation.fm)
Indie Nation is Going to Gen Con 2014
Indie Nation listeners, I am thrilled to announce that Gen Con 2014 has granted our station press passes for what is usually considered the biggest gaming con in the country. We will be there to cover gaming, music and more. I can not tell you how honored and please we all are.