Celtfather Monthly: February 2024

Jan 29, 2024 News
Good morning!
This month, there's a free Coffee show, a Bandcamp concert, a limited-edition CD, a new Sci F'Irish album pin, and so much more.
January was a busy month. I didn't have many shows. Instead, I prepped for the new year. I setup two autoharps for use. I restarted Coffee with The Celtfather. I recorded a new Bards podcast. I revamped a podcast. I did a lot of prep and organization of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

JOIN ME FOR COFFEE THIS WEEK (PUBLIC SHOW)

Coffee with The Celtfather is back. The show that's happening this Wednesday at 11:30 PM Eastern is a public show. Everyone can watch.
Make sure you follow my Patreon page so you don't miss it. It's free to follow and get updates.

WANT A LIMITED-EDITION CD?

The Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a great success so far. We hit our funding goal in less than 36 hours. The 2024 shirts, CDs and album pins will be released thanks to the generosity of so many amazing people.
Now we've moved on to a Stretch Goal. If we can raise less than $1700 more, then I will produce a limited-edition compilation CD. This album will highlight some of the best songs and tunes of 2023 as featured on the podcast.
The absolute best deal is the $100 podcast special. Because you will get the limited-edition CD as a special gift, BUT ONLY IF we hit that Stretch Goal.
There are only 4 days left in the campaign…
Oh! You can also get…

NEW MERCH – KISS ME, I'M SCI F'IRISH

I decided to also use this campaign to fund another album pin. This one is “Kiss Me, I'm Sci F'Irish”. Only 100 of these album pins will be printed. You'll also get a digital download of Sci Fi Drinking Songs.
These pins won't be available online until… well… maybe next Fall…? I'm not sure. But you can own them before anyone else.
It is only available as an add on. So get that Podcast Special. Then add on the pin!
Oh! And everyone of the $100 Podcast Special supporters will also get a Celtic Heartstring.
This is truly a remarkable level for you to support.

DANCING WITH HOBBITS UPDATE

The CDs for Dancing With Hobbits should arrive soon. I'm also done editing the chords for the sheet music. The album pins look AMAZING! I can't wait to share them. But… I will.
The album doesn't come out until Bilbo's birthday in September.
However, you can get…

COME ADVENTURE WITH ME OUT MARCH 4

My next CD officially comes out on March 4. It is Come Adventure With Me. This album has beautiful graphics by Nikki O'Shea. It features songs inspired by The Hobbit, Doctor Who, Firefly and Celtic mythology.
I've heard a lot of great comments about it from those who supported the Kickstarter last year.
I'd love to share those. Email me. Let me know what you think of the album.
Starting in February, there'll be weekly Pub Songs & Stories episodes. I share the stories and inspiration behind each of the tracks.
Keep an open. I hope you love the album!

CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF MAN & PODCAST

Speaking of podcasts, The Celtfather podcast is officially no more. I deleted over 200 episodes of that show where I ranted about whatever was on my mind. Many of the back episodes are on Patreon.
You can now travel with me on an audio adventure as you hear stories and music from my Celtic Invasion Vacations as well as interviews with musicians from Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

UPCOMING SHOWS

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STATS

Mailing list subscribers =  1146 is up 1
Celtic Music Magazine = 4095 is down 9
YouTube Subscribers = 6103 is up 2
Facebook Likes = 4168
Instagram = 2089 is down 2
Spotify followers: 2432 is up 17
# Number of streams on Spotify: 15,260 is down from 18222

LATEST SPOTIFY ALBUM STATS

Most-popular songs on Spotify, Last 28 Days:
  1. Hero of Canton (11717)
  2. The Widow and the Devil (9762)
  3. A-Working in the Garden (1825)
  4. Doctor of Gallifrey (1370)
  5. Slainte Mhaith (1025)
  6. Hobbit Hornpipe (975)
  7. Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers (746)
  8. Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster (588)
  9. Slainte Mhaith Christmas (218)
  10. Browncoat Baby (188)
Top albums on Amazon, Last 28 Days:
  1. Sci Fi Drinking Songs (2513)
  2. Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits (506)
  3. As Long As I'm Flyin' (181)
  4. Firefly Drinking Songs (167)
  5. Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion (156)
Most-popular songs on Amazon Music, Last 28 Days:
  1. Doctor of Gallifrey (1469)
  2. Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster (334)
  3. Those Characters Died (177)
  4. Elves (172)
  5. Christmas in Scotland (127)
  6. Hero of Canton (111)
  7. The Widow and the Devil (97)
  8. Reavers, Malcolm, Reavers (87)
  9. Bring Me Home Boys (77)
  10. Jedi Drinking Song Prequel (72)
Spotify playlists from February:
  • Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2024: 10
  • Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2023: 157 is up from 151
  • Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2022: 227 is up 1
  • Top Irish & Celtic Music: 759 is up 5
  • Firefly Drinking Songs: 156
  • Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers: 109
  • Joyful Celtic Christmas Music: 163 is up 9
  • Fun Christmas Songs for Kids & Families: 2028 is down 6
  • Christmas Drinking Songs: 104

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Most everything I do, I giveaway for free.
But the best way to support me is to Join the Club.
For just $5 per month, you allow me to make a living as a musician. So thank you for supporting my craft. I am so grateful to have you.
Patreon Subscribers: 159 paid, 254 free

BREAKING DOWN THE SUPPORT

Thanks as always for supporting my music.
  • Streaming music gives you a quick and easy way to sample all of my music.
  • Digital sales keep my business running.
  • Tips and CD sales allow me to tour.
  • Kickstarter funds physical products like CDs, shirts, pin and other merch.
  • And Patreon funds my songwriting!
Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon to support my songwriting. You will step behind-the-scenes with new music, bonus podcasts, videos, and live concerts.
Thank you for supporting Sci F'Irish music!
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