PUB SONGS & STORIES (Atlanta, Georgia)

PUB SONGS & STORIES (Atlanta, Georgia)

Author: Marc Gunn, Celtic & Folk musician Language: English Episodes: 100
Grab a pint and pull up a stool. PUB SONGS & STORIES is a warm, welcoming corner of the audio world hosted by Celtic & Folk musician Marc Gunn, known to many as The Celtfather. This podcast isn't just a curated playlist; it's an intimate journey into the heart of the music. Each episode feels like a late-night conversation in a cozy pub, where every traditional tune, modern ballad, and rousing drinking song comes with a rich history. Marc explores the narratives woven into the fabric of Celtic and folk music, sharing the tales of the songwriters and the cultural moments that inspired them. You'll hear the music itself, of course, but more importantly, you'll understand the passion and the stories behind each melody and lyric. It's a celebration of musical heritage, a personal journal from the front lines of the folk scene, and a testament to the living culture that thrives in song. Listen to this podcast for a genuine connection to the artists and the timeless tradition of sharing stories through music.
Episodes
Black Douglas, True Story of Braveheart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:46
Who was the original Braveheart and how Tuatha Dea is reclaiming that title from William Wallace? Plus, we sing a tribute to Robert the Bruce with one of Robert Burns' most-famous songs. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY We…
Selkie's Life, Selkie Call of the Sea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:26
Matt & Shannon Heaton share how a beautiful tune blossomed from a pile of dirt. Elizabeth Sutherland was inspired by the selkie of Scotland. I share the story behind my own song about selkie and how it evolved from a lov…
By Amazing Grace, Hat Came Back, Tartanic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:09
How an old Irish warning about drinking too late made its way into a fun Irish song. Tartanic teaches you how bagpipe tunes are named. And if your actions are cruel and controlling, then you may not be the righteous pers…
The Harpers: Soul of a Harper, Arthur's Lullaby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:46
Was the harp banned by Queen Elizabeth? Hear the origins of the song Soul of a Harper by Rie Sheridan Rose. Songwriting as a parent offers its own special joys, songs about the children we love. Plus, was it horrible, th…
Star of the County Down, Donald Where's Your Trousers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:38
Star of the County Down and how a great melody found its way into an obscure hymn. Troosers vs trousers and a double meaning in a great mashup of songs. Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories. This is a Virtual Public House for…
I'm Not Irish, Where the Wild Shamrocks Grow, Star Wars Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:28
Many Irish Americans were refugees. Hear how an Irish band is giving back to help refugees displaced from their native lands. How a little eavesdropping on a conversation led to a fun pub song and a round of beer for the…
Sailor's Songs: Merchant Sailor's Farewell, Shipwright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
From sea shanties to Renaissance festivals. A Scottish song gets a New Orleans makeover. Jesse Ferguson imagines the sailors that were part of the fur trade in Canada. Heather Dale shares about a shipwright who built a V…
St. Patrick's Day Celebration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:51
You get a St Patrick's Day Concert for 2021 today on Pub Songs & Stories podcast. Welcome to Pub Songs & Stories, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today's…