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Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast

Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast

Written by: 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 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!2005-2025 Brobdingnagian Bards, Andrew McKee, Marc Gunn Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Brobdingnagian Bards #96: Run Away From Home

    Brobdingnagian Bards #96: Run Away From Home
    Aug 20 2025

    If you need a change, just run away from home. That's Andrew McKee's advice on the latest Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast. You'll hear more about road trips, vacations, Gen Con and learn what's new at Dragon Con this year.

    Dragon Con takes place on Labor Day weekend, August 28-September 1. See our schedule.

    Find out more about upcoming shows of Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee on our websites.

    Find out more about Brobdingnagian Bards and subscribe to our newsletter on Patreon.
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    43 mins
  • Why Make a Sequel to a Renaissance Faire CD? #95

    Why Make a Sequel to a Renaissance Faire CD? #95
    Apr 4 2025

    Greetings Nagians

    Another Faire to Remember is officially done. The music is off to the printers. Today, we start talking about the first five songs on the new album. Why are they there? What's the inspiration for them? What cool things happened in the recording process.

    This album is far more personal than we realized. So we're excited to talk about it and even share a song.

    Brobdingnagian Bards will be at Sherwood Forest Faire on the weekends of April 12-13 and 19-20. We might have smaller stage. But the show will be better than ever!

    Find out more about upcoming shows of Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee on our websites.

    Find out more about Brobdingnagian Bards and subscribe to our newsletter on Patreon.
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    45 mins
  • Slainte Mhaith #94

    Slainte Mhaith #94
    Nov 18 2024
    Here's to your good health. That's the title of a fun Renaissance festival drinking song, "Slainte Mhaith". We're singing it for you on our next album ANOTHER FAIRE TO REMEMBER. Make a pledge to support it on Kickstarter at http://thebards.net/kickstarter Thanks! #renaissancefestivalmusic #renaissancefestival
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    2 mins
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