Celtfather Monthly October 2025 (Patreon)

Greetings Gunn Runner

I’m back in the Shire for ALEP as I write this. It’s a gorgeous morning. The fog is starting to burn off. The birds are chirping. The insects are chattering away.

Every time I sing "Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits," I tell a fun story about this place. The story sort of captures the atmosphere of fun here. Especially at night when we are gathered in the Dancing Pony. But it doesn’t really capture the magical aspect of daytime in the Shire. 

This place is more than just drinking and singing. It’s a quiet refuge and escape from the modern world and from daily life.

I foolishly brought my computer. But I haven’t touched it. I’d rather sit in the grass and play music with friends. Maybe catch a lecture by professor Michael Drout. Go for a hike that starts out to be 20 minutes and ends up to being an hour and a half and not feel worried that the hike was too long. 

That is the magic of ALEP. 

It is an exceptional magical place. And I'll tell you more about it on my next podcast.

WHAT'S NEW AT THE MERCH TABLE?

Firefly Drinking Songs Shirts! The official 2025 Firefly Drinking Songs t-shirt goes on sale tomorrow, October 1 until October 10. You have just 10 days to buy one. They will not be available after that. This is just for those of you who weren't able to get one at Dragon Con, Gen Con or anywhere else.

You can also get a Firefly Drinking Songs shot glass and a Firefly Drinking Songs Bundle.

Lots of stuff at MageRecords.com

PATREON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

In addition to the new Merch on Bandcamp, October 1-10 also kicks off a Patreon Membership Drive. For next 10 days, trying to get 20 new amazing people who are willing to pledge at least $5 per month to support my musical career.

In return, you're gonna get ANOTHER ALBUM just for signing up. It's called KILTED DRINKING SONGS. There are 15 tracks. And it is packed full of great music that was originally recorded for my Pub Songs & Stories podcast many years ago. Now it's all together as one album that you can only get as Patron of the Arts.

AND if we get those 20 extra paid members, then you'll also get a second album called FIELD OF DRAMS. I'm brimming with excitement.

Will you join me on Patreon?

We need just 165 Gunn Runners to say yes!

Oh! Once you sign up, check out my new song!

QUEST & CHORUS

Quest & Chorus is a six-part series where legends meet lyrics, and every place sings a story. Enjoy songs, stories, and places along with a game to make the adventure even more fun.

There are three episodes currently in the feed. Number 4 comes out next week. What great timing too because I just got back from A Long Expected Party, my hobbit gathering I talk about every time I sing "Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits."

In the next episode, I talk about "Come Adventure With Me" linked to the Isle of Skye. I can't wait to share some stories.

Meantime, don't forget to Enter the secret word here.

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

POLL: What should my podcast be called?

Vote for your favorite podcast.

UPCOMING SHOWS

OCT 11: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA

OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA

NOV 1: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA

NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara

NOV 14-16: CONjuration, Duluth, GA

NOV 22: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA

DEC 6: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA

DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM.

If you want to see the latest places I'm performing at, make sure you check my homepage.

Here's a complete list of What I'm Doing Now.

STATS

Mailing list subscribers = 1011

Celtic Music Magazine = 3275

YouTube Subscribers = 6348

Facebook Likes = 4266

Instagram = 2194

Spotify followers: 2860

# Number of streams on Spotify: 6961

LATEST SPOTIFY ALBUM STATS

Most-popular songs on Spotify, Last 28 Days:

The Widow and the Devil (7038)

Hero of Canton (4470)

Doctor of Gallifrey (2693)

Hobbit Hornpipe (1761)

As Long As I'm Flying (1144)

Calton Weaver (1072)

A-Working in the Garden (1060)

Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster (762)

Top albums on Amazon, Last 28 Days:

Sci Fi Drinking Songs (1685)

Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits (744)

Kilted For Her Pleasure (221)

Firefly Drinking Songs (165)

As Long As I'm Flyin (161)

Most-popular songs on Amazon Music, Last 28 Days:

Doctor of Gallifrey (1120)

Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster (173)

Widow and the Devil (168)

Spotify playlists:

Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2024:  151

Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2023: 166

Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2022: 229

Top Irish & Celtic Music: 800

Firefly Drinking Songs: 163

Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers: 115

Joyful Celtic Christmas Music: 158

Fun Christmas Songs for Kids & Families: 1968

YouTube playlists:

Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2025 views: 1986

GUNN RUNNERS CLUB ON PATREON

Thank you for supporting my music. But a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who already joined the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon for as little as $5 per month.

My Patreon isn't just an empty vessel where you can support my music. In fact, it is sort of a plush home for nearly al of the content I create. You get podcasts with music and stories. You get blog posts that keep you up-to-date with what I'm working on. You get pictures from my adventures near and far. You get bootleg concerts. And of course, you get exclusive music.

I am a songwriter and a musician.

To that end, I am writing new songs every week. The best of them are released on Patreon every month. And if they aren't quite there, you'll still get a recording of a traditional Celtic song or a cover of a new song.

But even cooler is the Album Downloads. I released several albums exclusively through Patreon. So you'll get direct access to hundreds of songs and exclusively recordings. It's pretty incredible.

If you haven't yet done so, do us both a favor, please follow me now! While you're there, please consider becoming a Patron of the Arts for less than a cup of a coffee every month.

Patreon Subscribers: 147 paid, 459 total members

But even better...

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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