Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee

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
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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.
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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

“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
 

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
 
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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 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

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.
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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
 

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 artificial intelligence. Should you be excited or worried?
And of course, we’ll also break down our song “Jedi Mickey” and for patrons you’ll hear us talk about our performance of “The Orange and The Green”.
It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #75
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 fans in the Nagians Only Club. For just $5 per month, you can support the Brobdingnagian Bards and help them create new music while enjoying bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs.
Join the Nagians Only Club on Patreon today!
HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE?
What’s new? Seth Godin wrote a blog about some of the challenges going forward: Checking the date. 2:18 - UPCOMING SHOWS
APR 1-9: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 6: Dragon Con Filk Music Concert with Brobdingnagian Bards @ 7 PM CST ANDREW’S UPCOMING SHOWS
Mar 4 - Apr 23, 2023: Sherwood Forest Faire, McDade, TX Mar 17: Old Town Restaurant and Bar, Bastrop, TX @ 8:30 PM CST May 20 - Jun 4, 2023: New Jersey Ren Faire, Southampton Township, NJ MARC’S UPCOMING SHOWS
MAR 10: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker, Ga @ 6:30-9:30 PM MAR 11: Pontoon Brewing, Tucker, Ga @ 3-6 PM MAR 15: St Patrick’s Day Concert on Bandcamp @ 7 PM EST MAR 18: Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs, Ga @ 12-3 PM MAR 18: Ironshield Brewing, Lawrenceville, Ga @ 7-10 PM 9:28 - AI DISCUSSIONS
46:00 - TODAY’S STORY:
54:41 - SONG: “Jedi Mickey” from I Will Not Sing Along
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.
SONG LYRICS
Jedi Mickey by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee
A long time ago, a tugboat faraway.
Mickey whistled out a tune while bouncing away
He turned color after one too many drinks
Then called up Lucas saying, “Haha!  Dude... your writing stinks!”
When Mickey sobered up, he called the board to plan,
"I've had a vision, a lightsaber in my hand
We'll make Star Wars as we wish upon a star
And will do it far better with a story by Pixar. Haha!"
[to the tune When you Wish upon a Star]
When the mouse wants your franchise
He'll start off licensing for rides.
If you're tired and you need some cash
He'll buy from you......
One part mouse and one part duck
One part Jedi and formulaic luck
A Wookie on my right and a Goofy one on my left
Merging these two companies... is the big test
There's a star destroyer shaped like a mushroom house
The Beagle boys stand before a Sith Lord mouse
While far away a Jedi Mouse stares into space
The three moons of Tatooine replaced... by Mickey's face
Mickey meets Minnie. The force is strong with her.
He lays a kiss on her, and the fans all hurl
Minnie is his sister and that folks is a shame
Our love for those mice will never... be the same
Mickey stabs the Sith. The dark mouse disappears
Wherever there's one Sith Lord, another will appear
A duck steps forward with a cloak as black as ink
With Jedi mice and ducks, I'll need... a stronger drink.