Marc’s Musings: St Patrick’s Day Freak Out

Are you ready for the biggest month of the year?

I thought I was. But then a day before March started the Pub Songs & Stories podcast disappeared from Apple Podcasts.

I only freaked out a little.

I thought it was an error. I started searching for potential problems. I found one possible issue. It was a little known thing that I learned from Libsyn's The Feed podcast. Images that are greater than 500 KB can cause issues with the feed in Apple Podcasts.

I checked it out and found a whole bunch of episodes where this was the case. Not just for the Pub Songs Podcast, but also the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and others. So I spent Monday, uploading new images, all less than 500 KB.

When I finished, I emailed Apple Podcast support and waited with baited breath. The next day they responded. Today the podcast is back.

Whew! What a relief!

You can now subscribe to Pub Songs & Stories everywhere online.

Oh! And don't miss the 8 St Patrick's Day Party Tips for your celebrations.

BUY ON BANDCAMP FRIDAY

Today is Bandcamp Friday. Bandcamp is waiving all of their fees today. So every little bit o'money you spend in my store today goes straight to me.

That's convenient, because I released a new St Patrick's Day CD package yesterday. This is the ABSOLUTE BEST DEAL you will ever get on all 16 of my CDs!

And you'll also get access to my private St Patrick's Day concert next Thursday.

Shop now!

ST PATRICK'S DAY PLAYLISTS

I was listening to the Pub Songs Podcast on Spotify. It struck me that Spotify allows you to make playlists that include podcasts. So I created the St Patrick's Day Music & Fun playlist. It features 22 podcast episodes where I shared concerts. Mostly St Patrick's Day concerts.

How cool is that?

Well, if it's not cool enough. I realized I had a whole bunch of concerts that I could share as well on YouTube. Check out the St Patrick's Day Party Concert Playlist there.

When the Dairy Farm Caught Fire” is a kitty cat parody of “Old Dun Cow”. I posted a video of it on YouTube last week. It seemed like a good video for St Patrick's Day. What do you think?

UPCOMING SHOWS

Every Thursday is Coffee with The Celtfather. Click here if you want join the super special mailing list where I notify you on the morning of the show.

There was a mixup with Tucker Brewing Company. Sadly, that show is canceled. I'm trying to book a last minute St Pat's gig. But I doubt it'll happen.

However, you can join me for my annual St Patrick's Day Party next week on March 11. It's a private concert. You will need tickets.

MAR 11: “St Patrick's Day Party” Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:00 – 9 PM EDT. Tickets $8.
MAR 13: Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA @  7:00 – 10:00 PM.
CANCELED: MAR 14: Tucker Brewing Company in Tucker, GA @ 3:30-6:30 PM
MAR 17: The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale, Estates, GA @ 4:30-7:00 PM

Thank you as always for your continued support of my music. I hope you can join me for one of these many St Patrick's Day events.

Slainte!