Firefly Shirts & Fresh Pints (Patreon)

Limited merch, live music at The Lost Druid, and the race to 165 patrons

Welcome to the five new members of the Gunn Runners Club! We are 15 away from our 165 paid patron goal.

My voice is still a little rough after drinking with hobbits last week. I’d like to blame it all on a cold, but the truth is, when you sing as hard as I do and raise a pint or two with  hobbits, your vocal cords notice.

It’s funny. I’ve always heard that as you get older it takes longer for sprains and bruises to heal. But no one ever told me that might apply to vocal cords too. Maybe that’s why it’s taken me over a week to get my voice back in shape.

That got me thinking about how I take care of my voice, especially around conventions and concerts.

Last year at Dragon Con, I made a new rule for myself: don’t drink much the first few nights. Save the big celebratory pint for the last night, after I’ve sung my heart out. It’s a small sacrifice, but it makes a big difference when my voice is still standing strong by the end of the weekend.

So here I am, babying my voice, and trying not to grumble about it too much. Because I want to be ready for the big things coming this week: the final days of our Firefly shirt sale, a return to The Lost Druid Brewery (where I will finally allow myself a pint), and the ongoing Patreon membership drive that keeps all this music going.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

POLL: The latest Quest & Chorus features “Come Adventure With Me”. I love the song but what is YOUR favorite song on the album Come Adventure With Me?

My projects and upcoming events:

FIREFLY MERCH FLASH SALE - The 2025 Firefly Drinking Songs shirt is now on sale. But it’s only on sale until October 10. After that, you’ll have to wait to see if we release a shirt next year. On October 11, I will compile all of those pre-orders. We will send them to the printers. And Mikey will mail your shirts as soon as possible.

THE LOST DRUID THIS SATURDAY! - I am so excited to return to The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Ga starting at 6:30 PM. I dropped by on Thursday and enjoyed their new The Bard of Avon American Stout. Not quite smokey, but robust and warming. Perfect for the cool weather. Click over to the Facebook Event Page and let me know if you’ll be raising a pint with me!”

PODCAST. Quest & Chorus on the Isle of Skye. - On episode 4 of this series, we talk about overcoming fear. We talk about the Quairaing on the Isle of Skye. Comes out on Monday. Listen to the podcast.

PATREON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE. - My goal is to get 20 new patrons signed up by October 10. Welcome to the FIVE new patrons who signed up. Thank you. You’ll get a Patreon-Exclusive album as soon as you sign up and IF we hit 20 new patrons, you’ll get another Patreon-Only album.  Join before October 10 to unlock two exclusive albums!

Oh! I started a Substack to largely promote my Album Pin idea. But I’m also using it as a blog. If you’re interested, check it out.

PATRONAGE HAS ITS PERKS

Thank you for supporting my music, but thank you even more for joining the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon for as little as $5 per month.

Every month I’m writing new music and sharing it first with the Gunn Runners Club. With your support, you’ll get albums, podcasts, and behind-the-scenes access—and you’ll help me keep creating. Join today and let’s hit that 165 patron milestone together!

Patreon Subscribers: 150 paid, 465 total members

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