Celtfather Monthly: February 2019 (Patreon)

Greetings Gunn Runner

It was another big months with lots of tests and a lot of new stuff learned. 

I ended up doing two Coffee with The Celtfather shows nearly every Wednesday of January. The turnout was solid, at least as good as Facebook. 

Doing two shows daily was kind of confusing for some viewers. However, I found my performance improved with each set. I also fixed sound issues between shows.

That was the big win from my Coffee shows this month. I figured out the proper settings so I can get good sound every time. I even developed a sound check ritual to test it out before each show. I'm confident that I won't run into future sound problems for live streaming concerts on YouTube any more.

My Celtfather Live show on the 24th was also successful. Real time attendance was still a bit lighter than I’d like. But the show was fun. And I got ideas...

The top idea I’m gonna add to this week’s Coffee with The Celtfather. 

I normally create a five song set on a theme. That will continue. But sometimes, you just want to hear a song. So I added a song request feature for those live shows if you just need to hear a song right now!

I’m excited to add this to my live arsenal. 

I added a bunch of new products to my Mage Records store. 

I have new T-shirts available. These make me extra happy. One complaint I’ve added with my shirts is the fabric. They either didn't fit great or were just kind of uncomfortable.

I have a new shirt brand that I'm using. Anvil 980. My printer even sent me a bunch of shirts to test. These were SO comfortable! 

The shirts are a lot more expensive but I think they will be worth every penny. We will see how well it works out as they start to sell.

For the past few years, I’ve made coffee cups for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It struck me at the beginning of the month that I play a Coffee with The Celtfather Show.  I should have coffee mugs. Those too are now available. 

There’s a new design for the 2019 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirts. It was made by Miranda Nelson Designs. It’s beautiful and it’s now on those same super comfortable shirts. 

But instead of doing podcast coffee cups this year, I made a change. I’ve had so many people ask about those pint glasses I had for the Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers release back in 2005. I decided to release pint glasses with my Celtic Cat logo.

I am planning the re-release of As Long As I’m Flyin’ for March. But in February, I’m gonna do the launch of another cd. It’s the Heroes album.  

I confess I’m a bit behind in recording. But it will be done by the end of February. 

In the singles news, the Brobdingnagian Bards released our “Jedi Mickey” single. It’s still getting traction. But it sounds fantastic. 

We also released several fun videos to celebrate our 20th anniversary and to promote the single. 

I have a new single out on the 31st. It’s “When She Held Me in Her Arms” in February. Everyone who is subscribed to my mailing list will be able to download this single.

I still hope to release “Molly Malone” by March. I’m behind on my recording schedule. 

Shows planned for 2019

Here’s what’s booked so far. I have monthly shows at Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration co and Brennan’s Irish Pub through April. 

My birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, I’m performing with a three piece Kilted Kings at The Hangout on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. 

Weekends of March 23 and 30, I’m back at Sherwood Forest Faire. Look for Bards reunion show as well. 

I head to the California Autoharp Gathering as one of the guests in May. I’ll teach autoharp and play a show there. 

In June, I take a larger than usual group to Dingle, Ireland for my Celtic Invasion Vacations. 

Tho not confirmed, I should be back at Gen Con in Indianapolis in August and Dragon Con in Atlanta in September with the Brobdingnagian Bards. 

I’m booked to sing Firefly songs at the Browncoat Ball this year in Las Vegas

Oh! The next Celtfather Live evening concerts is planned for Sunday, February 17. UPDATE!!!! The date is now changed to Thursday, February 21.

As for podcasts...

I’m loving the relaunch of the Pub Songs Podcast. I’m adding a feedback section. The shows are longer and more off the cuff. 

Oh! And this latest episode where I share dvd style commentary to The Bridge is inspired.  I love how it came out. I'm gonna use that format to release each of my albums going forward.

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast has started with a bang. Four powerhouse episodes and easier voting in the Celtic Top 20. I’m even keeping up with listening to shows.  

Stats

YouTube Subscribers = 3933 is up 63 from 3870 

YouTube Watch Time = 49,758 is up from 46,571 

YouTube Views = 14,096 is down from 15,108 

Facebook Likes = 3571 is down 2 from 3573 

Facebook Followers =  3466 is from 3469 is 

FB Page Views = 102 is down from 334

FB Reach = 6752 is down from 13,724

FB Video Views = 2054 is down from 11,946

Spotify Latest Single Stats: "Loch Lomond": 446 streams is up from 295

Spotify Latest Single Stats: "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen": 4305 is up from 3342 streams

Spotify followers: 1160 is up from 1146

# Number of listens on Spotify: 2348 is down from 11596

Most-popular songs on Spotify: The Widow and the Devil (787), Doctor of Gallifrey (517), Reavers Malcolm Reavers (278)

Fun Christmas Songs for Kids & Families: 1539 is down from 1595 is up from 971

Top Irish & Celtic Music has 291 up from 247

If you have a any questions or comments that you'd like to send to me. Please email me. I would love to hear from you. If you'd like to be included in the feedback section of the Pub Songs Podcast, use the hashtag #pubsongs. I would love to make the show more interactive.

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Slainte!

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