We're talking about a little controversy on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast regarding the women of Celtic music. Plus, I sing some songs and catch up on some upcoming news. Guest music from The Gothard Sisters, The Gatehouse Well, Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to honoring our past and adapting for our future. Today's show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Your generous pledge of $5 per month allow me to create music, podcasts, and my weekly video show, Coffee with The Celtfather. Thank you! If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, then I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. Use the hashtag #pubsongs in the subject of your email. Cead mile failte! PubSong.net WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:17 - "It's the Little Things" by The Gothard Sisters from It's the Little Things 4:34 - Coffee with The Celtfather 6:05 - "Heart of Fangorn" by Marc Gunn from Brobdingnagian Bards' album Memories of Middle Earth 9:00 - About "Heart of Fangorn" 10:43 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about this exciting trip. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ 14:35 - "Blue Sun" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin' 17:06 - Supporting the Women of Celtic Music FairPlé aims to achieve gender balance in the production, performance, promotion, and development of Irish traditional and folk music. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. Visit their website for more details about this great organization. 24:36 "The Low Hum" by Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards from California Calling 28:33 - UPCOMING SHOWS * Aug 23: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Birmingham, AL * Aug 24: Pepper Place Farmer's Market, Birmingham, AL * Aug 30-Sep 2: Dragon Con with Brobdingnagian Bards, Atlanta, GA 29:39 - "Wherever I May Roam" by Marc Gunn 33:33 - The Pub Songs Podcast is listener-supported. If you enjoy visiting the pub, please join the Gunn Runners Club to get more podcasts, videos, bootleg concerts, and exclusive MP3s. Special thanks to my newest patron: Andrew H. Thank you for so kindly supporting my music. Go to marcgunn.net to join the Gunn Runners on Patreon today. Let's make a friendlier world. If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists. Buy their music and merch. Follow them on Spotify. Let them know how much you love what they are doing. And tell a friend. 36:12 "Kaleidoscope Hearts" by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon and support my music and this podcast. I'll also email regular updates of new videos, podcasts, stories behind the songs, plus 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub! www.pubsong.net.