Celtfather Monthly: August 2026 (Patreon)

Several times during my trip to Spain this summer I was struck by a strange thought. The last time happened as Gwen and I were walking through the Gothic quarter.  I thought, “I could be at home sitting in front of a computer.”

Most of my “job” is spent doing just that. My computer productivity has dropped these past few years.

Yeah. When I’m working on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, I feel productive. But mostly, I feel like what I do doesn’t lead to more shows, newly recorded music, or an increases in new fans.

It makes me rethink how and why I do things. It’s one of the reasons I’m so schizo with Pub Songs & Stories, starting and stopping it every few months. It feels like a vanity podcast. I don’t even know if anyone even listens…

The great thing about my music career is it is customized. I travel to Europe every June. I prioritize booking shows that I love like Gen Con and Dragon Con. I visit family in Texas and perform at Sherwood Forest Faire. Best of all, I am there for my family most of the year.

I don’t make a ton of money. But I have a lifestyle I love. And if I’m spending too much time in front of my computer, I can change that to focus on things that might work better.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

POLL:  Do you listen to Pub Songs & Stories?

UPCOMING SHOWS

Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN

Thu: Sci Fi Drinking Songs @ 5 PM

Thu: Comedy Music Cabaret @ 7-9 PM

Fri: Hobbit Drinking Songs @ 9 PM

Sat: Doctor Who Drinking Songs @ 6 PM

Sat: Firefly Drinking Songs @ 9 PM

Aug 20: Internet Concert

Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga

Oct 3: LUG Con, Atlanta, Ga

My projects and upcoming events:

FOLLOW THE KICKSTARTER — I setup a Pre-Launch page to fund the printing of a my album, Come Adventure With Me, on vinyl.  The goal is to sell 85 copies for $25 each. If I reach that goal, then I’ll add other rewards. But right now, I want to see if I can even sell that many copies of a vinyl record.

SONGWRITING AND PRACTICE — I’ve been busy this summer writing new songs for my Doctor Who Drinking Songs show at Gen Con. I’m also practicing something new I hope to debut at Gen Con.

Details to come… Cuz I gotta see if it works….

BROBDINGNAGIAN BARDS AT DRAGON CON — We are heading back for I guess my 24th year. We plan to have a new album pin plus some updated wooden pins since several enamel ones are almost sold out. On Friday, we’re at Evening at Bree and I’m doing Firefly Drinking Songs.  We have a Bards show Saturday night and Hobbit Drinking Songs on Sunday.

RETURN OF CDS, MAYBE? — I have a podcast discussion about this coming soon for patrons. Stay tuned.

PUB SONGS & STORIES — A new episode is coming for August. Are you following Pub Songs & Stories?

IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST — The podcast is still going strong. I’m starting to plan episodes a couple weeks in advance. It’s nice to be ahead on that show especially as my engineer starts performing more. He plays with his wife in a duo called Cyanwoode. Follow it now.

NERDY WONDERLAND — It’s time to start planning the next event. I’m trying to secure the first Sunday of December at The Lost Druid. I’ll open up applications once I get that date confirmed. Follow Nerdy Wonderland.

CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC — A new episode comes in September. Are you subscribed?

MAY WILL BLOOM — May started taking piano and violin this summer along with her vocal lessons. We also started recording a new single. But nothing solid yet. No shows are currently planned. Follow May Will Bloom.

INTERNET CONCERT — The date is set. Tickets will go on sale in August. BUT it’s a free show to all who need it.

CELTIC INVASION HIKING THE ISLE OF SKYE — My next Invasion is planned for first full week of June. I’ll officially open applications in August.

SUPERHEROES KEEP AN EYE ON THE MAIL — I’m gonna mail you TWO limited-edition CDs, Kilted Drinking Songs and Field of Drams. Make sure your mailing address is up-to-date.

I hope to send them shortly after I get back from Gen Con in August. They are exclusively available for those amazingly generous patrons. Thank you!

CELTIC SUSTAINABILITY — Do you bring tote bags to the grocery store? What type are your favorite?

This is an easy win for the environment. Using your own tote, you can cut down on the number of plastic bags that end up in landfills.

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

STATS

Celtfather Mailing list = 1140Celtic Music Magazine = 3361Brobdingnagian Bards= 747Nerdy Wonderland = 244

YouTube Subscribers = 6507Facebook Likes = 4351Facebook May = 37

Instagram = 2313Instagram May = 66TikTok = 430TikTok May = 422

Spotify followers = 3018Spotify May = 9Spotify Bards = 4211

THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON!

Listen. I will never be Taylor Swift. I’m a small indie musician who relies on the generosity of people like you to keep making music for a living.

I create something special for a musical niche of niches. In fact, I don’t know of any Celtic musicians who play as much music inspired by science fiction and fantasy as I do. It’s all thanks to my Gunn Runners.

I don’t know if your $5 per month is “worth it” to you for all the new music, lyrics, podcasts, videos, and blogs like this I publish. But it helps tremendously.

So if you’re not yet a Patreon, please support my craft now.

Celtfather Patreon Subscribers: 141 paid, 544 total members

BREAKING DOWN THE SUPPORT

Thanks as always for supporting my music.

- Streaming music gives you a quick and easy way to sample all of my music.

- Digital sales keep my business running.

- Tips, CD sales, and album pins allow me to tour.

- Kickstarter funds physical products like CDs, shirts, pin and other merch.

- And Patreon funds my livelihood as a musician!

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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