Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
January 17, 2008 -- 17,000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS...
- Best Celtic Music of 2007
- Bards Vacation Tour of Ireland 2008
- Vote Celtic in the Austin Music Poll
- New Bands with MP3 Downloads
- CD Reviews
- Song Henge Updates
- Manage your subscription

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CELTIC MUSIC NEWS
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were awesome! I had a
great time flying to Germany where I played in an Irish pub in
Rudesheim. Now THAT was an experience. Especially since I don't
speak a speck of German.

For New Years (known as Hogmanay in Scotland), I got all creative
and recorded "Auld Lang Syne" for my MarcSongs Podcast. I even
found a translation for some of that difficult to understand
Scots.

MarcSongs Podcast
http://www.marcgunn.com/marcsongs/


BEST CELTIC MUSIC OF 2007
It's that time of year for 'Best Of' lists. So I asked Catherine
Tully to post her favorite albums of 2007. And voila! They are
up along with another one by Austin Celtic Storm DJ, Donnelle
McKaskle.

See the Best Celtic Albums of 2007
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/

And I posted the top voted songs in the last the latest Irish
& Celtic Music Podcast. I should have a new show up soon which
will include more music from those well-loved artists.


LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE BARDS 2008 VACATION TOUR OF IRELAND
Ever wanted to go to Ireland. My band is taking a bunch of
Celtophiles to Ireland in June for a fantastic, non-touristy
trip to some of the hidden gemms of Ireland. The deadline is
January 23rd. Come join me!

Vacation Tour of Ireland
http://www.thebards.net/ireland/


VOTE FOR CELTIC MUSIC - ONE FINAL WEE REQUEST
The Austin Music Poll is back. Last year, my band won an award
thanks to your help, as did The Tea Merchants. I'd like to ask
for your help once again. Anyone in the world can vote in the
Austin Music Poll, but only Austin bands can win. So I posted
a few suggestions for other Celtic artists who I enjoy. Please
vote Celtic in this year's Poll. I'm still hoping we'll win
Best Folk Band.

Vote in the Austin Music Poll
http://www.marcgunn.com/austinmusicpoll/


Thanks for being a part of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine and feel
free to foward this email to your friends. Slainte!
- Marc Gunn, Bard

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LATEST IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST SHOWS
http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com/

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #44 - Best of 2007

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #43 - Celtic Christmas Special


NEW BANDS with MP3 DOWNLOADS
http://www.celticmp3s.com/free/
- "Real Deal Irish" by The Mighty Regis
- "MTA" by Hair of the Dog
- "Lament of the Wolf" by Jacie McConnell
- "Puirt a' Beul" by Robbi McMillen
- "For We Are Many" by Ceallach
- "The Northwoods" by Atlantic Wave
- "Homes of Donegal" by Ken O'Malley
- "The Winds of Capri" by Plaidgrass
- "Bobby's Own" by Cynthia Bennett
- "Carolan's Quarrel with the Landlady" by Darren Ra...
- "Lilly the Pink" by The Sheridan Band
- "I Saw Three Ships" by The Gryphon Carolers
- "Hushabye" by Soul Path
- "Bitter Sweet" by Austin Coll
- "Loud Pipes (Save Lives)" by Prydein
- "Salamanca" by T.J. Hull and Jeff Ksiazek
- "She Walks in Beauty" by Ceallach
- "The Kitchen Set" by Slane
- "Soldier's Joy and Liberty" by Jolly Rogues


CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEWS & ARTICLES
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/
- Catherine's Top Ten Celtic CDs of 2007
- Donelle's Top 10 Celtic CDs of 2007
- "Four On The Floor" by Old Blind Dogs
- "Athas" by Athas
- "Upon A Winter's Eve" by The Black House Ceilidh
- "An Nollaig - An Irish Christmas" by Eileen Ivers
- "OK Pewter" by Mabon
- "Tales from Windsor's Tavern" by The Merry Wives o...
- "Visions and Dreams" by Catherine Duc
- "Five Hand Reel" by Five Hand Reel

I hope you enjoy the MP3s.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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NEWS for SONG HENGE MEMBERS
http://www.songhenge.com/
First, I want to thank EVERYONE who has so faithfully
supported Song Henge, both musicians and Celtic music
lovers. I receive sooo many thanks for the service. So
thank you!

Stay tuned this weekend. I have a Bunch of New MP3s
coming your way.

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CELTIC PODCAST NETWORK
http://www.celticmp3s.com/radio/
- Irish and Celtic Music Podcast
- MarcSongs Podcast
- Celtic Music News
- Renaissance Festival Podcast
- Cleveland Celtic Podcast
- Pub Songs Podcast
- Brobdingnagian Minute
- Smallpiper
- Irish Music Podcast
- Pacific NW Celtic Music Podcast
- Pure Brilliant
- Republic of Avalon Radio
- Celt With A Twist

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ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
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"Celtic MP3s Music Magazine" is a weekly publication by
Bard Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards, The Original
Celtic Renaissance. Help spread the word about great
Celtic Music Online!

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