Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast

Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee
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Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast Podcast

Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the Rings music and a wee bit o’Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards (pronounced brob-din-nahg-EE-en) were The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin made them one of the most-popular Celtic music groups online where they continue to give away thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily. From 1999 to 2008, the Brobdingnagian Bards performed coast-to-coast, and in a given month could be found at a Lord of the Rings Oscar Party, a Celtic festival, or a Science Fiction Convention. However, they were an absolute favorite at Renaissance Faires where they added high-energy and wit to make every show a memorable experience. Thanks in part to this podcast, their shows are never done!

  1. AUG 14

    The Scotsman

    Marc and Andrew share how they found and add the song "The Scotsman" to their muscial repertoire. Plus, there's big news a-coming! It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #84   0:02 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name.    THANK YOU NAGIANS! 1:19 - We run our own record label. It is funded through the generosity of our Nagians on Patreon. Your kind support pays our bills, allows us to promote our music, and of course, it puts money in our pockets so that we can keep creating music and podcasts and more, just for you. For as little as $5 per month, you get bonus behind-the-scenes podcasts, videos, and bootleg concert recordings. This is just for Patrons. Join the Nagians Only Club right now! 3:50 - UPCOMING SHOWS Brobdingnagian Bards AUG 29-SEP 2: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA   Marc Gunn AUG 17: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6:30-9:30 PM SEP 28 – OCT 5: Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whisky, UK OCT 18-20: MultiVerse, Atlanta, GA NOV 8-10: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara NOV 15-17: CONjuration, Duluth, GA Andrew McKee NOV 2-DEC 8: Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Hammond, LA DEC 14-15: Sherwood Celtic Music Festival, Paige, TX   8:47 - ABOUT THE SONG: The Scotsman Written by Mike Cross 16:04 - Brobdingnagian Bards “The Scotsman” from A Faire to Remember 18:15 - CLOSING Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net

    20 min

  2. JUN 12

    If I Had a Million Ducats

    What is a ducat anyway? Brobdingnagian Bards talk about their Barenaked Ladies parody of "If I Had a Million Dollars". Plus, you'll enjoy the Worst version of the song EVER in this episode. It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #82 0:02 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name. 1:01 - THANK YOU NAGIANS! We run our own record label. It is funded through the generosity of our Nagians on Patreon. Your kind support pays our bills, allows us to promote our music, and of course, it puts money in our pockets so that we can keep creating music and podcasts and more, just for you. For as little as $5 per month, you get bonus behind-the-scenes podcasts, videos, and bootleg concert recordings. This is just for Patrons. Join the Nagians Only Club right now! 1:46 - UPCOMING SHOWS Brobdingnagian Bards AUG 29-SEP 2: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA Marc Gunn JUNE 22: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA JUL 27: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6:30-9:30 PM AUG 1-4: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Andrew McKee JUN 15th - JUN 23rd: North Dakota Renaissance Faire, Fargo, ND AUG 1-4: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN with Bards at Comedy Music Cabaret 5:25 - ABOUT THE SONG: If I Had A Million Ducats Origin Story of Brobdingnagian Bards: We Made Lemonade A Million Million Ducats 22:49 - Brobdingnagian Bards “If I Had A Million Ducats - THE Worst Ever” from A Million Million Ducats 26:05 - FAIRE MEMORIES First Renaissance festival? 30:30 - NEXT TIME: Bards Bootleg Concert 30:53 - CLOSING Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net

    31 min

  3. MAY 1

    Satisfied

    A happy night drinking leads you to reflect on the good and the bad of life. Is it all worth it? Learn more about the song “Satisfied” this week on the show. It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #81. 0:02 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Satisfied” from Songs of Ireland   4:45 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name.    THANK YOU NAGIANS! We finance our music entirely through the monthly financial generosity and support of our Nagians on Patreon. Sign up so you get access to behind-the-scenes, Brobdingnagian Bards-exclusive content. Join the Nagians Only Club!   UPCOMING SHOWS Marc Gunn JUNE 22: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA AUG 1-4: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN with Bards at Comedy Music Cabaret   Andrew McKee MAR 2 - APR  21st: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX MAY 18th - JUN 9th: New Jersey Ren Faire, Columbus, NJ JUN 15th - JUN 23rd: North Dakota Renaissance Faire, Fargo, ND AUG 1-4: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN with Bards at Comedy Music Cabaret   WHAT’S NEW New bonus, patron-only podcast to be published. Kickstarter for Another Faire to Remember is up   TODAY’S SONG STORY: SATISFIED Recorded for Songs of Marked By Great Size and Songs of Ireland, and on Andrew’s CD, The Irish Bard Satisfied Lyrics words and music Andrew McKee It was twelve days ago in a pub. Night was near. I was on me fourth pint of their best Irish beer When a thought quickly struck me of all I hold dear. So I went on outside to the hill with my beer. Well, I smelled all the flowers all the flowers. I've left none to behind. I've told more the truth than I've told fib or lie And I hope when you find me in the hills where I'll lie That it'll always be said that I died satisfied. Well, I took both the good and the bad in me life. And I made the most of it in a home with me wife. And I raised me two kids both a girl and a boy. And they made all me life, oh, a gift to enjoy. As for friends I've had many I ne're walked alone, And a few were like family just as much as me own They helped in times troubled and made happiness known. And they gave me a young heart I've never outgrown, Well, the evening was leaving and the sun said goodbye. I thought of me past and I smiled with a sigh. Oh, I had no regrets nay a reason to cry. So I drank me beer down 'till the glass all was dry. 32:00 - Andrew McKee “Satisfied” from The Irish Bard 35:10 - CREDITS Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net

    35 min

  4. MAR 15

    Frog Kissin'

    Sometimes you have to kiss a bunch of frogs to find true love. Listen to our story behind our song “Frog Kissin’” and get an update about our next CD. It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #80 0:02 - NAGIANS ONLY: Bard Specific Content, Where were they? Rant about public domain and arrangements Andrew at Sherwood Marc’s new CD Come Adventure With Me 19:48 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Wild Mountain Thyme” from A Faire to Remember — 23:44 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name. THANK YOU NAGIANS! We finance our music entirely through the monthly financial generosity and support of our fans on Patreon. Sign up to our individual Patreon pages so that you can access behind-the-scenes, Brobdingnagian Bards-exclusive content. You’ll get an extended version of this podcast, bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs. Support us on Patreon. 28:46 - BARD NEWS Frog Kissin Story New monthly Bards Blog New CD, Another Faire to Remember Marc Gunn MAR 17: Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PM MAR 23-24: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX MAR 28: Dragon Con Filk Music Concert w/ Brobdingnagian Bards @ 8 PM MAR 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 19-21: Jordan Con, Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA Andrew McKee MAR 2 - APR 21st: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX MAY 18th - JUN 9th: New Jersey Ren Faire, Columbus, NJ 34:01 - TODAY’S SONG STORY: FROG KISSIN’ Recorded by Chet Atkins originally. I heard a version by Ed Kilbourne. It was in 4/4 time and sounded nothing like our version. Our is in 3/4 time. That was the only way I could make it sound like a song that belonged at a Renaissance Festival. Stage performance choreography Frog Kissin' Lyrics words and music by Buddy Kalb, arrangement Marc Gunn Do you remember in the fairy tale, how the wicked witches spell Turned the handsome prince to a toad? By the power of a potion, she handed him the notion He was lower than the dirt in the road. And though she left him green and warted, her evil plans were thwarted Their chanced to happen by a young miss Who in spite of his complexion, offered him affection And broke the wicked curse with her kiss So if you've never been frog kissing Then you don't know what you've been missin', There's a wealth of opportunity under each and every log. And if you've never been charm-breakin', Then you've never been handsome prince makin'. You've got to slow down, turn around, bend down, Kiss you a frog! Once upon a time ago, I was down and feelin' low Like a lonely frog in a pond My life was just a joke, and I was just about to croak Cuz I'd be zapped by life's wicked wand. But in the depths of my depression, there came a true expression Of love from a person so sweet. She gave me warm fuzzy feelings, feelings that were healin' And she knocked me off my little webbed feet. There's a happy-ever-after-land, deep in the heart of man Where a prince and princess abides. But all we get are glimpses, of the happy prince or princess 'Cauce they're covered with a green warty hide. Though they're full of life's potential, they're lacking one essential To enable them to shine like a star. That's a handsome guy or missus, to smother them with kisses And love them just the way that they are. That's the secret of frog kissing You can do it too if you'll just listen There's a wealth of opportunity under each and every log. That's the secret of charm-breakin', That's the secret of handsome prince makin'. You've got to slow down, turn around, bend down, Kiss you a… You've got to slow down, turn around, bend down, Kiss you a… You've got to slow down, turn around, bend down, Kiss you a frog! 47:32 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Frog Kissin’” from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 50:29 - CLOSING Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc G

    28 min

  5. JAN 27

    Exclamations!

    “Exclamations” is a parody of “Interjections” from Schoolhouse Rock. You’ll learn the story behind this fun song. It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #79 0:02 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard buy any other name… would have a shorter name.  THANK YOU NAGIANS! We finance our music entirely through the monthly financial generosity and support of our fans on Patreon. Sign up to our individual Patreon pages so that you can access behind-the-scenes, Brobdingnagian Bards-exclusive content.  You’ll get an extended version of this podcast, bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs. Support Andrew McKee at http://patreon.com/irishbard  Support Marc Gunn at http://patreon.com/celtfather  4:45 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 23-24: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX MAR 28: Bards Internet Concert MAR 30-31: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX Marc Gunn FEB 10: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6:30-9:30 PM FEB 15: Hobbit Drinking Songs on Bandcamp @ 7:30 PM FEB 17: Goblin Market: Frost Faire @ 6:00-10:30 PM APR 19-21: Jordan Con, Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA JUN 22: Nerdy Wonderland Summer Solstice, The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA   Andrew McKee MAR 2 - APR 21: Sherwood Forest Faire, McDade, TX MAY 18th - JUN 9th: New Jersey Ren Faire, Columbus, NJ   8:26 - TODAY’S SONG STORY: EXCLAMATIONS 16:05 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Exclamations” from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 18:38 - CLOSING Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net

    19 min
  6. Jedi Drinking Song, Dragon Con 2023

    09/27/2023

    Jedi Drinking Song, Dragon Con 2023

    May the Bards Be With You! Who slammed what at Dragon Con? Join Brobdingnagian Bards as they share their favorite moments at Dragon Con and throughout the summer. You’ll also learn the little known story about their hit song “Jedi Drinking Song” which helped earn them a #1 album on CD Baby back in 2005.  It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #78 0:02 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name. Andrew McKee  THANK YOU NAGIANS! We finance our music entirely through the monthly financial generosity and support of our fans on Patreon. Sign up to our individual Patreon pages so that you can access behind-the-scenes, Brobdingnagian Bards-exclusive content.  You’ll get an extended version of this podcast, bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs. Support Andrew McKee at http://patreon.com/irishbard  Support Marc Gunn at http://patreon.com/celtfather  2:10 - UPCOMING SHOWS Marc Gunn OCT 13: Ironshield Brewing, Lawrenceville, GA @ 6:00-9:00 PM OCT 19: Bandcamp Internet Concert @ 7:30 PM OCT 20-22: Multiverse Con, Atlanta, GA NOV 4: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estate, GA @ 6:30 PM NOV 17-19: Conjuration, Sonesta Suite hotel, Gwinnett Place, GA DEC 3: Nerdy Wonderland & Holiday Market at The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA DEC 10: Nerdy Noel, Huntsville, AL Andrew McKee Nov 4th - Dec 10th: Louisiana Ren Faire 9:24 - MUSICAL PINS 12:13 - DRAGON CON 27:03 - JEDI DRINKING SONG 41:07 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Jedi Drinking Song” from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 45:07 - CLOSING Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net   #brobdingnagianBards #starwarsjedi #musicalpins

    46 min
  7. Rattlin' Bog

    05/24/2023

    Rattlin' Bog

    HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name. THANK YOU NAGIANS! We finance our music entirely through the monthly, financial generosity and support of our fans on Patreon. Sign up to our individual Patreon pages so that you can access behind-the-scenes, Brobdingnagian Bards-exclusive content. You’ll get an extended version of this podcast, bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs. Support Andrew McKee at http://patreon.com/irishbard Support Marc Gunn at http://patreon.com/celtfather WHAT’S COMING? Andrew McKee May 20-21, 27-29, and June 10-11: New Jersey Ren Faire AUG 3-6: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Marc Gunn JUN 3-10: Celtic Invasion Vacations, County Mayo, Ireland JUN 24: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ TBD JUL 22: Burnt Hickory Brewery, Kennesaw, GA @ 6:30 - 9:30 PM AUG 3-6: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Coffee and Pub Songs & Stories paused for summer. Back in August TODAY’S SONG STORY Bog Down in the Valley Recorded for Songs of Ireland words and music Traditional O-ro the rattlin' bog, the bog down in the valley-o O-ro the rattlin' bog, the bog down in the valley-o And in that bog there was a tree, a rare tree, a rattlin' tree With the tree in the bog And the bog down in the valley-o. Now on that tree there was a limb, a rare limb, a rattlin' limb With the limb on the tree and the tree in the bog And the bog down in the valley-o. Now on that limb there was a branch, a rare branch, a rattlin' branch With the branch on the limb and the limb on the tree and the tree in the bog And the bog down in the valley-o. (Repeat, adding a line each time) Now on that branch there was a twig, a rare twig, a rattlin' twig..... Now on that twig there was a nest, a rare nest, a rattlin' nest..... Now in that nest there was an egg , a rare egg, a rattlin' egg..... Now in that egg there was a bird, a rare bird, a rattlin' bird..... Now on that bird there was a feather, a rare feather, a rattlin' feather ..... Now on that feather there was a flea, a rare flea, a rattlin' flea ..... CLOSING Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net

    27 min
  8. Old Dun Cow, Patreon, and Sherwood

    05/03/2023

    Old Dun Cow, Patreon, and Sherwood

    What crazy things happened at Sherwood Forest Faire. Patronage takes a big turn for the better. Why Old Dun Cow still blows audiences minds 20 years after we started playing it. It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #76 HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Today’s theme: Patreon Song story: Old Dun Cow What’s new? Sherwood Forest Faire Jordan Con Friday night show. Changing the primary merch category THANK YOU NAGIANS! Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Scottish songs and give them a comedic twist. Their unique brand of music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin put Austin, Texas on the Celtic music map. Brobdingnagian Bards music is financed entirely by their individual fans on Patreon. For just $5 per month, you can support the Brobdingnagian Bards individually and help them create new music while enjoying bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs. Quick Reminder. The Brobdingnagian Bards Patreon page will close down in the very near future. But we still need your support. Our recommendation is that you unsubscribe from the Bards Patreon page and then Join the Patreon of Andrew McKeeAND Marc Gunn. UPCOMING SHOWS Andrew McKee MAY 6-7: Scarborough Faire, Waxahachie, TX MAY 20-JUN 4, New Jersey Renaissance Festival, Southampton, NJ JUN 10-11, South Jersey Celtic Festival, Southampton, NJ Marc Gunn MAY 13: Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs, GA @ 12-3 PM JUN 3-10: Celtic Invasion Vacations, County Mayo, Ireland JUN 24: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ TBD JUL 22: Burnt Hickory Brewery, Kennesaw, GA @ 6:30 - 9:30 PM AUG 3-6: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN The Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net

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Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the Rings music and a wee bit o’Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards (pronounced brob-din-nahg-EE-en) were The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin made them one of the most-popular Celtic music groups online where they continue to give away thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily. From 1999 to 2008, the Brobdingnagian Bards performed coast-to-coast, and in a given month could be found at a Lord of the Rings Oscar Party, a Celtic festival, or a Science Fiction Convention. However, they were an absolute favorite at Renaissance Faires where they added high-energy and wit to make every show a memorable experience. Thanks in part to this podcast, their shows are never done!

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  • Creator
    Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2024
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brobdingnagian Bards, Andrew McKee, Marc Gunn
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    Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast

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