Celtfather Monthly July 2025 (Patreon)

Greetings Gunn Runner

I am back from another successful Celtic invasion vacation. This one was huge. Not only did we have a great time exploring County Wexford, but I also recorded exclusive videos that you will be able to access as part of Quest & Chorus.

I'll tell you more about that in a moment. But it all starts with a tribute concert to Vinegar Hill.

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There was a hugely important Battle at Vinegar Hill in 1798. The Irish were inspired by the French Revolution and by America's fight for independence from England. They started by protesting for basic human rights from Great Britain. Just like in America, they were ignored.

The Irish started peacefully protesting. That was soon met with angry resistance by the British government. The Irish realized they needed to be free from English rule. A revolution began.

It all came to a head in 1798. Thousands of Irish men, women, and children gathered on Vinegar Hill outside of Enniscorthy. There was not much of a battle. The Irish were mercilessly slaughtered, men, women, and children. It was horrible.

It makes me think of the Battle of Serenity Valley in Firefly. Two-thirds of the independents were killed. But Vinegar Hill sounded much worse.

What is fascinating about the brutal defeat Vinegar Hill led to the Irish revolution of 1916, the separation of Ireland into north and south, the IRA, and centuries of problems. All because Great Britain refused to listen.

On Thursday, June 24, I have an internet concert scheduled where you can watch and listen. I'm gonna share some stories from my own Celtic Invasion of Vinegar Hill. We're gonna sing some Rebel songs, new and old.

And you will get your first clue for the Quest & Chorus podcast series that is coming soon. This is the only way you can watch exclusive videos recorded on my Celtic Invasion of Wexford.

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QUEST & CHORUS

Where every place has a story, every story has a song, and every song is a step in the quest.

Coming in late August, I will fuse my love of travel, science fiction and fantasy, music and gaming into one fun podcast.

There is an audio quests for you to listen to and enjoy. And you'll need to listen to unlock a secret reward.

And yes, you will still enjoy music and stories from me and other musicians.

Make sure you follow Folk Songs & Stories or our Patreon feed to access the podcast.

CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS: GALICIA AND A PEAK AT WEXFORD

Next week, I hope to post more pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Isle of Man. But I've also been putting together some video from Wexford. Just keep following my Patreon to enjoy some photos from one or the other. hehe.

The Celtic Invasion of Galicia, Spain in 2026 is officially full. But if you'd like to join the waiting list, Here's the Galicia itinerary.

UPCOMING SHOWS

I have a bunch of shows scheduled. But not nearly enough. I plan to get back to booking once I'm doing traveling. So stay tuned.

JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM. First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta. 470 Candler Park Dr. NE / Atlanta GA 30307. 404-378-5570. www.firstexistentialist.org Presented by Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music (AAFFM)

JUL 24: Livestream on Bandcamp at 7:30 PM

JUL 31-AUG 3: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN

AUG 28-SEP 1: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA

SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY

OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA

NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara

DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM.

If you want to see the latest places I'm performing at, make sure you check my homepage.

Here's a complete list of What I'm Doing Now.

STATS

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YouTube playlists:

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BREAKING DOWN THE SUPPORT

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