Bard Tales

Bards in the Studio. We played live on the Fox 7 Morning Show, and you can see our photo shoot of the performance.

Bards on TV. We played live on the Fox 7 Morning Show, and you can see our photo shoot of the performance.

"Tolkein" Breaks into the MP3.com Top 40: From #1 Celtic to #1 World/Folk, we've been in and out of the MP3.com Top 40. Your daily listens, downloads and sharing of our music could help us to beat Madonna and Barenaked Ladies (our nemisis;) Jan, 2001

The Chieftains Performance a Smashing Success : Andrew and I were the first of several Austin Celtic groups to be invited to play at the Chieftains concert on January 30th. Get your tickets now, before they sell out, and you too can see us with one of THE best traditional Celtic groups in the world today.

CompuBards Voted Best Way to Fix Your Computer and Fight Dragons: Well the vote is in and our little computer/music biz won an award in the Austin Chronicle.

Best Way to Fix Your Computer and Fight Dragons
CompuBARDS

"The CompuBards believe that if your computer needs servicing, don't just call any nerd, call the Bards. They freely admit that what you often pay for with a technical visit is time waiting for downloads, etc. and seek to remedy these moments with , what else? A little folk music. Yes, in between the standard comp-speak and the endless waiting, the Bards perform Celtic and medieval music just for you! A renaissance in computer repair indeed!"

Bards Sponsored by NMA Promoter: Well, it is official. We already have a Booking Agent. Now we've started to work with a Promoter. More specifically, an MP3.com promoter. The leader in Celtic music promotion online, Celtic Ways, has decided to add us to their growing list of Celtic artists that they are helping to become the biggest Celtic artists on the net. Check out their site, and see what they are doing to help the Celtic community. Then take a few moments to tell John at Celtic Ways, "Thanks for promoting The Bards!"

Andrew's Bardic Commentary (8-15-00): This is Part two of Andrew's column. Find out about where our music fits in the music scene today.

Andrew Hired by Austin Songwriter as Backup Musician: Andrew was just recently hired to play his recorder, penny whistle, and flute on an upcoming Folk CD by Austin songwriter Alton Rex.  Andrew is on the third song recorded so far.  The song is a Vietnam War protest song that has an Irish rhythm and sound.  Said Andrew, "It was different doing an Irish style song against war for a change."  Around 10 songs should be on the CD and it is expected to be released in about 6 months.

Autoharpist Marc Gunn to be PRO-FILED: The Autoharp Quarterly is planning on submitting a Profile of Marc in the Fall edition.

Texas Renaissance Festival Wants Bards for Seven Weekends: We got the word. Our proposal was accepted for Texas Renaissance Festival 2000! Not sure where we'll be at yet, but we will be there. We also plan to release a Celtic Kids CD for the festival. Specifically targeting young kids!

Just got the news: Four shows at TRF. Three at the Italian Gazebo in Sherwood Forest...Hmm? Maybe we'll have to sing some Italian songs while we're there. Plus, one show at Raven's Bend much closer to the front gate. We are thrilled!

Win in the Summer Celtic CD Giveaway. This summer contest was designed to promote the release of our third CD, entirely instrumental, called "Songs of the Muse." We're looking at a potential release date of September 1st, but the contest ends on August 15th. Sign up today.

Andrew's Bardic Commentary (7-15-00). A little about our music and instruments.

Autoharp Tips Ezine Are you an autoharp enthusiasts like me? Well, I'm putting together a new ezine to help out autoharp enthusiasts. Twice a month you will receive free autoharp tips in you email box.

Gullible's Travels CD Review.Austin Chronicle's Margaret Moser has once again blessed us with a wonderful review of our 2nd CD.

House-A-Bard. Is your neighborhood suffering from poor lonely bards touring but lacking the funds for a decent place to stay? Now you can help in the Brobdingnagian Bards official House-A-Bard Program.

Why I Write For Children. During the summer of 1999, the University of Texas had an exhibit in Undergraduate Library on Issac Bachevis Singer.

15 Minutes to a Bardic Lifestyle. Getting things done fifteen minutes at a time.

A Day on the South Mall. A tribute to one outstanding day that allowed me to reflect on my beginnings as a musician and finally a bard.