Hobbit Day is here. So we’re gonna pour a pint and drink to the hobbits that we love in our lives.

Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.net.

WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY

0:23 - SONG: “We’ll Have a Pint” from Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits

2:15 - WELCOME

-- Post a review in Apple Podcasts.
-- Theme inspiration. I have singles scheduled to be released every 1-3 weeks. It’s inspiring themes for Coffee shows, podcasts, video singles.
-- Upcoming releases: O’er the Way on Oct 1, Together on Oct 7, and October Waltz on Oct 14
-- New songs mixed: “Back in the Ocean”
-- Video: Hobbit Drinking Songs at Dragon Con
-- Irish & Celtic Music Podcast: Halfway to Celtic Women for St Patrick’s Day and Sunflower
-- Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics. Do you have song chords you’d like to see on this website? Email me.
-- Videos: Lords of the Run, Sinead and Saoirse at Killarney National Park

TRAVEL WITH 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 its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. We’re going to Scotland in 2021. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

7:31 - STORY: The Hobbit, Hobbit Day and ALEP

-- What Is Hobbit Day?
-- How I fell in love with The Hobbit
-- ALEP: A Long Expected Party
-- Podcast: True Story of Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits
-- Happy Hobbit Day Music downloads
-- Videos: Hobbit Day Celebration 2019, Hobbit Songs,

13:20 - About “Brandywine River Reel”

16:28 - SONG: “Brandywine River Reel” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits

19:40 - JOIN THE PUB CHAT (read and see videos at bottom of notes)

Celtic Geeks read. We study history. We watch geeky or Celtic TV and movies. What are you reading, learning or watching?

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22:17 - SONG: “Everybody Needs A Drinking Song” from Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits

25:04 - UPCOMING SHOWS

THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube @ 12:00 PM Eastern

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27:20 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE

If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits, the songbook or other merch. Follow me on streaming. And tell a friend.

Streaming music gives you a quick and easy way to sample my 23 albums. Digital sales keep my business running. Tips and CD sales allow me to tour and have online concerts. Kickstarter funds the production of physical products like CDs, shirts, and other merch. And Patreon funds my songwriting!

Keep me song writing. Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Follow the link in the shownotes.

Special thanks to my newest patrons: LP Chan, Minchowski

28:33 - SONG: “Prettiest Hobbit” from I Will Not Sing Along and Name On My Soul

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PUB CHAT

Howard Fisher emailed: "Marc, Greetings!  I first heard the wonders of Irish and Celtic music through my love of the Chieftains and the Pogues; but finding your podcasts was a revelation in more than one way.

Even though I had love for the music, I had no idea that I would also find a love for the autoharp.  Almost instantly I bought one and began online zoom lessons and although the first month or so has been difficult, my autoharp and I are now in the honeymoon phase and we are both falling in love with each other daily.  Thank you for inspiring me to take this on.  Your tune "Don't Go Drinking with Hobbits" is one of the first real songs that I am working on and I love singing and playing it.  Being a Tolkien fan, I can't wait to hear your new Hobbit songs.  Thanks for all the work that you do.  Take care.  Howard"