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Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast

Brobdingnagian Bards, Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee

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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 coas ...
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We may be funny at times, but not all of our music is. Take for instance these not funny at all traditional Celtic songs you might hear at Renaissance festival. Its all on our Kickstarter. Make a pledge to support it. http://thebards.net/kickstarter Slainte!Brobdingnagian Bards, Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee által
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Another Faire to Remember is our 10th full-length, studio album. We are now funding the album on Kickstarter. Click here to make a pledge. In 2001, we released our fourth album. A Faire to Remember was a tribute to our love of Renaissance festivals. It featured our pick of the Top 10 most-popular Renaissance festivals that we had seen in the two ye…
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Do you not play CDs any more? You can also get an Album Pin! An album pin is an enamel pin themed to a particular album. You get a digital downlaod of the album. Then you can wear your album on your garb. Album Pins have revolutionized our dwindling CD business. Now you can help us continue to change the way you hear Celtic music. Make a pledge on …
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One of our popular new songs is a Hobbit Drinking Songs. It was super popular since we wrote it at Sherwood Forest Faire earlier this year. It's all about MUSHROOMS!! Watch and let us tell you all about this brand new song on our next Kickstarter for Another Faire to Remember. The campaign is now in full swing. Make a pledge right now!…
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We launched a new Kickstarter today for next studio album. It's called Another Faire to Remember. This new album is a continuation of our first hit Faire album, A Faire to Remember. That album featured our pick of the Top 10 Renaissance festival songs, plus some of our found favorites and songs we've written. Another Faire to Remember shares a few …
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How “The Unicorn Song” became a Brobdingnagian Bards staple while still standing out as 100% unique. Did the unicorns truly die a horrific death? It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #86 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 nam…
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Enjoy an hour-long concert live from Dragon Con 2024. Hilarity may now ensue! It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #85 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 run our own record label. It is funded thro…
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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…
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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.…
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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 Origina…
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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…
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“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…
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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 …
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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 be…
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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 Jorda…
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Everyone is talking about AI with sites like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and DALL-E. What does the future hold? We may be just musicians but we started CompuBards, a musical computer repair business, because Andrew knows a lot about computers and has a curious mind. Marc knows a lot about marketing and follows trends. We’re gonna share our take on artific…
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Do groundhogs taste better than than those that do not? We talk a wee bit bit about the movie. We also dig deep into the "Do Virgins Taste Better Medley". We can't help but compare what is funny now versus what used to be funny. It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #74 THANK YOU NAGIANS! Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissa…
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Christmas time in Texas is a very different experience from traditional motifs. Perhaps you too can relate to some of these things. We talk about the song from our Christmas EP. It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #73 THANK YOU NAGIANS! Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Scot…
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What are your Top 5 Brobdingnagian Bards songs that you play during your Dunegons & Dragons Campaign? We conducted a ranked-choice voting poll. We also discuss Andrew’s new CD, The Irish Bard. It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #72. THANK YOU NAGIANS! Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditiona…
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It’s a modern fairy tale based on a great book by Robert Munsch. The Paperbag Princess turns the classic knight saves the princess story on its end. Find out how the song was written on the next Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #71. WELCOME List of Banned Books from Secret Society of Books Find out more about Dragon Con when you become a Patron. What s…
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We're taking a flashback look and listen to A Fairy Story" on this new episode of the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast show #70. Is this song still PC? WELCOME Dragon Con New merch Marc’s New Kickstarter for Come Adventure With Me What song would you like to hear us talk about? UPCOMING SHOWS Andrew McKee: SEP 1-5: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA SEP 10-11 She…
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Seven sisters turn to stone in solidarity for true love. It’s a new song in the works on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #69. BARDIC CHAT CIRCLE Discussion of Album Pins Gen Con confirmed Andrew’s New CD Evening at Bree New Lord of the Rings Series UPCOMING SHOWS Andrew McKee, The Irish Bard AUG 4-7: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN SEP 1-5: Dragon Con, …
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We were considering what songs we should include on our next album, Another Faire to Remember. Our most-popular songs are our originals. In this show, we brainstorm ideas for two new songs that we will write and share with you over the next few months. Another Faire to Remember continues our celebration of Renaissance festivals much like our hit CD…
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How long is a Brobdingnagian Minute? It's between here aaaaand here... You'll have watch and listen to find out for sure. Get an ETD for Andrew's, not one but two, CDs. Find out why Marc is so happy with his brand new CD. The Brobdingnagian Bards are going back to Sherwood Forest Faire in April. But will Andrew actually be able to make a Bards show…
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What does it take to go from a no name band to a “legend”? You probably won’t find out in this episode. But you will hear about the Bards new CD, catch up on how Dragon Con and Gen Con went. Learn about Andrew’s promise to release two new CDs before the end of the year. And why Marc’s calendar is even more full than usual. Best of all, join our Nag…
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Some songs just get stuck in your head. It can be a joyous experience or torture. Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee explore some of those songs. We also announce the next CD that is coming. We talk about reunion shows and another Bog Off. It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #65. WHAT'S NEW BROBDINGNAGIAN BARDS NEWS * Chipmunk Bog-Off * Songs that…
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Marc and Andrew catch up with each other in Texas where they performed together at Sherwood Forest Faire. They talk about the faire, masks, and vinyl records. Andrew explains what cryptocurrency is and why it sucks. Plus, start a very cunning plan to release an EP later this year. It's all in show #64. How Sherwood is going Team Moderna Mask wearin…
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Marc grills Andrew about what kind of precautions Sherwood Forest Faire is taking during the continued spread of COVID-19. Learn what's new with the Bards. And we pick some fun show titles. Are you missing the visual gags in this episode? Join the Nagians Only Club on Patreon. It's just $5 per month. Your support gives life to a poor, hungry bard. …
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Enjoy some of your favorite Brobdingnagian Bards songs from Jedi to burning pubs and virgins. It's all right here, on show #62. If you're not already subscribed, you can do so at Bardbootlegs.com. You can also post a comment about the show on Apple Podcasts. TODAY IN BROBDINGNAG 0:35 - "Old Dun Cow" from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 4:30 - "Do Virgin…
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Andrew and Marc are back to talk about the Sherwood Forest Faire, Dragon Con, an online internet concert, plus individual podcasts, upcoming shows, and lots more. It's on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #61. NOTES Show Titles Sherwood Forest Faire Bards Internet Concert on April 29. Paid Concert. Dragon Con Final Words ANDREW NEWS Life's a Faire C…
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We talk about our ups and downs from the year as well as our methods of adjusting to the changing climate of music and performance. ---- This is Patreon Episode number 20 and overall Episode 60. ANDREW MCKEE SHOWS & NEWS New Years Eve Show - Shakespeare's New Year's Shakin' Eve! Youc an get tickets on EvenBrite $5 off Discount code: IRISH Life’s A …
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Dragon Con 2020 is virtual this year. We have lots of shows and workshops we will do this weekend. But it also starts on Wednesday, September 2 with the Filk Music Track Pre-Show. You can find our complete Dragon Con schedule right here. This is Patreon Episode number 19 and overall Episode 59. ANDREW MCKEE SHOWS & NEWS Life’s A Faire Personal Live…
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“Bog Down in the Valley” aka “Rattlin' Bog” is a musical staple of the Brobdingnagian Bards. The Bards also perform it separately. In April, Marc Gunn challenged Andrew McKee to a Bog Off! Andrew narrowly won that competition. They are back next week with an all new challenge. Who will win this month? Watch the Bog Off live on Wednesday, May 13 at …
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We talk about what's going on with music in this crisis, what gigs we still have, and what are new projects are! In this episode.... What we are going to do to keep getting music to you, how we are helping others, and a little random silliness (Because we need silliness now). This is Patreon Episode number 17 and overall Episode 57. Links we talked…
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We have projects new and old, upcoming gigs together, and new equipment! In this episode.... We talk about Sherwood Forest Faire, Marc's Kickstarter, New instruments, Our views on songwriting, and a little random silliness (Which never hurts). This is Patreon Episode number 16 and overall Episode 56. If you have questions, comments, or thoughts, pl…
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It's time for a new year, new gigs, new news, and a NEW CD! In this episode.... We talk about our new CD, Groundhog Day, the Chemistry of Unicorns, our upcoming schedule, a look at last year and hopes for the new year. This is Patreon Episode number 15 and overall Episode 55. If you have questions, comments, or thoughts, please post them in the com…
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As we close out this momentous year, here is another update with the Brobdingnagian Minute! In this episode.... We talk about Christmas, our own Holiday memories, our upcoming schedule and upcoming projects. This is Patreon Episode number 14 and overall Episode 54. It's getting VERY close to the holidays so have fun and be safe! If you have questio…
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Here is another update with the Brobdingnagian Minute! In this episode.... We talk about Halloween, Thanksgiving, our upcoming schedule and upcoming projects. So starts the holiday gauntlet so have fun and be safe! If you have questions, comments, or thoughts, please post them in the comments section. We would love to hear from you! --- UPCOMING SH…
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Dragon Con 2019 is over. It will go down in the record books as one of the best. We share with you our thoughts of this year's convention. Were these the best shows ever at Dragon Con? As always, this show is brought to you by our Nagians Only Club on Patreon. Sign up today so we can keep entertaining you! Find out more about our show #46 in the sh…
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We are gearing up to launch a Kickstarter for our first studio album in over ten years. How do you stand out in a world where streaming rules? How do you get your music heard? Years ago, we gave away all of our music on MP3.com. We're gonna do it again. You can now download all of our music for free on Bandcamp. We're giving it away so that YOU hav…
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Here is another update with the Brobdingnagian Minute! The last time we heard the Bards, they talked about how they got started. In this podcast, we not only talk about our first full CD, Marked By Great Size, but we play every single track from it! Episode #44. This is a VERY long podcast and we are testing the upload limit but I hope you enjoy it…
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Brobdingnagian Bards are back for the 10th season of Sherwood Forest Faire. That means were are once again in the same vicinity of each other. That means craziness will ensue. Andrew McKee is a little hoarse in this episode. That means Marc Gunn gets to make fun of him while Andrew's guard is down. But it's not all goofiness. In fact, we make a big…
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2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Brobdingnagian Bards. To celebrate this amazing milestone, we are releasing a LOT of cool new content every month. We have also made this podcast public once again. Last year, we restarted the band through Patreon. We are creating all new music together. That hasn't been done since 2007. We wanted to give our …
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Last year, this podcast became patron-only as part of the Nagians Only Club on Patreon. That is now changing! You see, January marked the 20th anniversary of the Brobdingnagian Bards. It seemed a shame to hide all of this great content from Nagians around the world. So we asked them if we could make this podcast public once again. They resoundingly…
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Welcome to show #40 of the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast. Yup. This is the last one. In our public feed. That’s because we have decided to relaunch A Brobdingnagian Minute into a monthly podcast exclusively available for our new Nagians Only fan club on Patreon! The Brobdingnagian Bards are back with a brand new Patreon page. We’re gonna start worki…
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We’re gonna step back in time to see how our first CD, “Marked By Great Size” came to be. You’ll hear never-before-told-stories about the how we rolled with the punches and made lemonade…figuratively speaking. Plus, you’ll enjoy some music from our first official album as well as music from the atrocity that we tried to hide… As Andrew requested, h…
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Andrew and I are performing separately at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. We thought it would be nice to record a podcast. But people kept walking in on us. Our Top 5 movie theme was hijacked into a round table of wandering entertainers and a lot of fun. Special guests: Paolo Garbanzo, Melanie and Melissa of Chaste Treasure, Mandie Kitty Cat Tu…
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