You already know I create a LOT of free content. I have podcasts, videos, free MP3s. I love to create and share stuff with you.
This month, I went a bit overboard. That's because I have a Special Offer now on Patreon. Sign up as a Heroic Patron ($10+ per month), and you will get my next album, Heroes.
If you sign up by 5 PM tomorrow, you can get access to my next Celtfather Evening show on YouTube. Buy your tickets here.
Or just sign up as a Heroic patron right now. I'll tell you more about the album at the end.
In the meantime, here is everything you may or may not have seen this month!
February 20: Loyalty and Safety on Firefly #5 on In the ‘Verse
February 20: 2019 Brings A Brobdingnagian Minute Back! on Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast
February 20: Who Are Your Heroes? on Coffee with The Celtfather
February 18: Irish American Music for St Patrick's Day #177 on Pub Songs Podcast
February 14: Sporting Paddy Reel Celtic Music #397 on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
February 13: Geek Love Songs on Coffee with The Celtfather
February 11: Magic Taste of Butterbeer Beer Beer #176 on Pub Songs Podcast
February 7: Wounded Ireland #396 on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
February 6: Sci Fi Drinks on Coffee with The Celtfather
February 6: Intro to Autoharp Tutorial on YouTube
February 4: Celtic Music & the Dark Side of the Pub #175 on Pub Songs Podcast
If you're not yet subscribed to these podcasts, you can find quick links on my Mage Podcast Network website.
As you can see, I was working overtime on my limited time! (I really need to reign in my overworked plans… Sigh.)
Of course, the reason you get so many free podcasts and videos this month is because I'm trying to boost my number of patrons on Patreon. That's why I'm willing to give away a physical CD to everyone who signs up as a Heroic patron this month.
I'm not gonna make any money off this CD. But I am hoping you will stick around and continue to support me as I work on my next public album.
This album means a lot to me. Because I am creating it for you.
My Hero!
I rely on your generosity to make a living. CD sales are nothing these days. I can count on both hands how many I've sold this month. I love Spotify, but I haven't worked it long enough. I only get a couple thousand listens every month. That won't pay the bills. Merch sales are hit and miss. So far, this year, they're not doing great.
Thank goodness I have you!
I make over $900 per month because of your generosity. That's incredible!
That's why I want to create this CD. I want a physical thank you to my most generous Gunn Runners who pledge the most every month. Because you truly are the reason I keep making music.
So thank you!
What's on the album?
Well, I wanted to make a CD featuring some of the best songs I've ever written. I wanted it to be very personal, just me and the autoharp. And I wanted to give you a sneak peak of some songs to come.
Here are the songs that are recorded and need to be edited:
- Wherever I May Roam
- Cambridge in September
- Prettiest Hobbit
- Name On My Soul
- Wild Mountain Thyme
- Tough Times
- Hallelujah
- Ye Cannot Toss a Dwarf
I have 3-5 more tracks that MAY end up on the album. But I only have ten days left to complete. So we shall see how it goes.
In the meantime, I want to share the album cover with you. This was designed by Miranda Nelson Designs. Miranda volunteered for me last year and has been instrumental in creating most of the graphics I need to promote EVERYTHING I do.
As you can see, we went for a Captain America theme. While there are no songs about actual superheroes. Cap has always been one of my favorites being a person who wants to do what's right even if it's not right for himself. That's one big aspect of heroism to me!
Thank you so much for your continued kindness. I do hope to release a public album later this year. But in the meantime, enjoy this one as much as I already.
Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
