Weeklies: Autoharp, Internet Show Thursday, TikTok, and New Songs (Patreon)

I’m getting ready to write another song. I was very pleased with last week’s song, “Good On Me Is You”. Tho I think I need to rewrite at least one verse. I have an idea how to crowdsource the writing too. It all begins with my exploration of TikTok.

I know. I know. I’m not a fan of TikTok either.

I haven’t figured out how to use it so it feels worth my time. I don’t want to just do dancing videos or sing along with myself. Tho I’m not totally against all that.

But then I saw Mon Rovîa. I don’t know all the details. But it’s a good story about escaping from a totalitarian government in Africa, to be adopted by a family in Appalachia.

He has a great song “Heavy Foot” and a bunch of others that he’s posting as reels on socials. They are short, simple. They tell a story through text. And they have his catchy melodies.

That sounds doable. I could get behind that. It’s just a simple reminder about my. music.

In fact, I started posting some videos the past few days. I’ll be honest. It puts me in the mood to listen. Maybe it’ll do the same for you. Maybe these short videos will also help become a better songwriter?

See what you think with this short Instagram Reel?

QUESTION OF THE DAY

POLL: What song do you think would make a great short reel?

My projects and upcoming events:

CHORUS & CHAOS. My first Internet concert in months is happening this Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM. I have a show planned but I will also take your requests. Get your tickets now. (Patrons save 20%)

AUTOHARP LESSONS. A fan asked for autoharp lessons. I posted my first-ever autoharp lesson this week. Right now, it’s the only one I am posting publicly. But if you would like to be a part of this new experiment, email me. Watch the lesson and hear me sing.

KICKSTARTER LIVE. The Kickstarter for Emerald Wave is live! Right now I have permission to include 10 bands on tour compilation. That may go up. But that’s a full LP. There’s a lot of merch included including a Field Guide to Modern Celtic Music. And you can help finance the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market. This project don’t have any of my music. But it does support my music and podcasting career.   Make a Pledge now!

TIKTOK ANYONE? I’ve been on TikTok for a while now. But I haven’t used it because I didn’t know what I wanted to publish. But I might have an idea now. It’s a short message and song. Follow me on TikTok.

PATRONAGE HAS ITS PERKS

Thank you. Truly.

Every time you listen to a song. Watch a video. Read one of these updates. Show up to a concert. Or just quietly follow along. It tells me this strange path I’m walking isn’t just mine. We’re walking it together.

Patreon is where the sparks happen first. New songs in progress. Early podcast episodes. Behind-the-scenes experiments. Half-finished ideas that sometimes grow into the next big thing. It’s my creative workshop with the door left open.

Your support doesn’t just fund music. It funds courage. It lets me try new things. Autoharp lessons. TikTok experiments. Internet concerts. Big, risky projects like Emerald Wave. All of it becomes possible because a community said, “Yes. Keep going.”

If something I’ve made has ever made you smile, laugh, sing along, or feel a little less alone — I’d love to welcome you into the Gunn Runners Club. Even a few dollars a month keeps the wheels turning and the songs coming.

And to everyone already there — 154 paid patrons and nearly 500 total members — you have my heartfelt gratitude. You are the quiet magic behind everything I do.

If supporting financially isn’t right for you right now, that’s okay. You can still follow my Patreon for free and stay in the loop. Either way, I’m grateful you’re here.

Thank you for being part of this adventure. 🍀