Bring Me Home, Boys + AI Music, Vinyl & What I Learned in Galicia #317

Bring Me Home, Boys + AI Music, Vinyl & What I Learned in Galicia #317

Author: Marc Gunn, Celtic & Folk musician September 15, 2026 Duration: 41:14

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!

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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.
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