St Patrick’s Day is less than a month away. So we’re gonna go totally green in this newsletter. No audio this week. Just some greenery, including: Find lyrics to sing along on streaming. Do you live 15 minutes from green space? Looking for video animators. What goes into sustainability in the music industry?
This is all dear to my heart. I hope you will read and share your thoughts can comments.
In fact, let me know if I can share your comments, maybe I’ll create a bonus podcast episode where we talk about this.
And make sure you subscribe to Sci Fi Pub Songs & Stories. We’re going full on Irish in the next episode.
JOIN ME
Mark your calendar to see me at one of these St Patrick’s Month shows:
- MAR 1: Coffee with Celtfather Public @ 10:30 AM EST
- 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 @ 1-4 PM
- MAR 18: Ironshield Brewing, Lawrenceville, GA @ 7-10 PM
SING ALONG WITH ME ON STREAMING
Have you ever tried to sing along with my songs and didn’t quite know the lyrics?
That’s one of the reasons I created my Irish Song Lyrics website. But my daughter, Kenzie, loves to read lyrics while she’s finding new music. She does that on Spotify.
Happily, indie artists can update song lyrics and credits on streaming using a website Called Musixmatch. I started updating some of my lyrics last fall. You’ll find the lyrics Selcouth and As Long As I’m Flyin’. I just started working on Sci Fi Drinking Songs. More will come.
What song do you want lyrics for?
15 MIN FROM GREEN
Can you imagine everyone living from a green space? That’s what England is making happen. The plan is to restore habits and protect wildlife.
The definition of “green space” in the UK includes any land with vegetation on it – it could be a playing field, a disused railway line or an allotment.
Scotland has been doing similar things. They seem to be leading the rewilding trend that’s happening. They’re also doing an amazing job to make travel to Scotland sustainable.
How far do you live from a “Green Space”?
HELP! ANY VIDEO ANIMATION CREATORS OUT THERE?
Kenzie expressed an interest in learning how to do video animation. We’re trying to find courses that she can take to learn the craft with a teacher. The toughest part is we don’t really know what to look for.
Do you know any video animation creators? Or do you do it? Could you share some tips on what we should look for in a class?
SUSTAINABILITY OF CDS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS
As with all things, it is difficult to run a sustainable music business. I spent years looking for the cheapest CD and merch options instead of the most-sustainable ones. Times change. I'm finding ways to change too.
Oh hey! Do you listen to CDs still? Or do you prefer digital downloads, streaming music, or even vinyl? Let me know. It’s time for my annual check up on the state of the music and you!
SUSTAINABLE MUSIC
Speaking of sustainable music, there may not be much physical merch in my store right now. BUT you can always buy digital albums any time or you can join other Gunn Runners on Patreon.
DIG DEEPER WITH THE PODCAST
This newsletter will have a podcast edition very soon. So if you want to hear more in depth news about what you just read, listen in. You’ll also get music to break it up and make it more fun.
THANK YOU!
I really appreciate your your kindness and generosity.
Slainte!
Marc
PS. If you want to support my music, join other Gunn Runners on Patreon. For as little as $5 per month, you’ll get lots of bonus goodies, including MP3s, concert bootlegs, videos and more.
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