Elysium Show to Feature Unique Mix of Goth and Celtic Music

What do Goth and Celtic Music have in common? “A lot of fans,” according to Marc Gunn, lead singer of the Brobdignagian Bards, an Austin based Celtic Group. This revelation inspired him to team up with Goth musician Voltaire for a first-of-it’s-kind show at The Elysium on June 30, 2006.

AUSTIN, TX (PRWEB) June 13, 2006 -- What do Goth and Celtic Music have in common? “A lot of fans,” according to Marc Gunn, lead singer of the Brobdignagian Bards, an Austin based Celtic Group. This revelation inspired him to team up with Goth musician Voltaire for a first-of-it’s-kind show at The Elysium on June 30, 2006.

The Elysium is Austin's premiere Goth club and industrial haven. Voltaire (www.voltaire.net) is a brilliant Goth musician and satirist from New York City. The Brobdingnagian Bards (www.thebards.net) are Austin's Original Celtic Renaissance group. Take a few drinking songs and add a bit of mystical Lord of the Rings inspired-music and you have an idea of what they’re about.

As a huge fan of Voltaire, Marc Gunn sought him out on a recent trip to New York. He reached out to the musician to book him into the Elysium. During a conversation between the two artists they struck upon the crossover appeal. Both acts have previously appeared at major science fiction conventions such as DragonCon and the synergy of shared fans was too exciting to ignore. In was then that the idea for a joint show was born.

On June 30th, 2006, the two bands are booked to appear at The Elysium with another yet to be determined Goth music group. While in town, Voltaire will also make an in-store appearance at Things Celtic (details at http://www.thingsceltic.com). So follow the advice of Gunn; “Don your black kilt and eyeliner, grab a copy of Voltaire’s book What is Goth to find your Goth name, and join us at Austin’s best Goth Club, The Elysium for a show you won’t soon forget.

ABOUT Marc Gunn / The Bards
Marc Gunn is an Irish and Scottish folk singer with a strange affinity for Celtic ballads, drinking songs and cats. He is the lead singer for the Brobdingnagian Bards. He is also Celtic music podcaster and promoters as well as publisher of Celtic MP3s Music Magazine.

http://www.thebards.net Brobdingnagian Bards, Celtic Folk Music
http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com/ Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

Renaissance Festival Podcast - Music and Entertainment from Ren Faires http://www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com/

ABOUT Voltaire
Voltaire is a singer/songwriter who’s music that is deeply rooted in European folk music.

His songs reflect themes love, loss and vengeful twists. His shows are highly theatrical and filled with props and stories. As a 10yr. veteran commercial and short film animator and director the visual aspect of his shows is remarkable. He has also written several books on Goth culture as well as boasting a prolific catalog of original Goth art, clothing and collectibles.

http://www.voltaire.net

ABOUT The Elysium
Elysium hosts and promotes live bands and other special events every Thursday and Friday night. To get in on the party, please note the following information and submission procedures:

Live music events are limited to synth-pop, ebm, gothic, industrial, rock & alternative rock and electronica genres, except for the occasional out-of-the-ordinary yet fantastic musical experience. Other events we will consider hosting are alternative and fetish fashion shows, sideshow performances, or pretty much anything strange and unusual that may not fit in at your run-of-the-mill nightspots

http://www.elysiumonline.net/about/.

For Further Information Contact Marc Gunn (512) 470-4866.

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