Merry Christmas! (Free MP3) (Patreon)

Greetings my wonderful friends and patrons. Merry Christmas!

My family had a studio appointment this year. We got some lovely pictures as you can see. I thought this one would make a lovely Christmas card for you.

Sadly, I am not planning any more shows for 2016. It's just been so busy these past couple months with faire. I wanted to finish podcasts and then be done with it. I did finish a Pub Songs Podcast episode last week. I have another scheduled for the last week of the year. If you're not subscribed, click here.

These two shows feature only my music. While the show will be heavier featuring my music in the future, I will still have lots of other guest performers throughout the year. I'm very happy with the direction the show is taking, and my new found focus.

I also recorded that bonus interview episode. I'll have that on The Celtfather as soon as I get it from Riki of the Tortuga Twins. My recording gear had issues sadly. But I have decided not to pursue the interview aspect of the podcast. I love the idea. But putting it into practice is tough. And I didn't see any excitement when I suggested the idea.

It reminded me what I *should* be focusing on--music.

My hope for 2016 is to make more music videos. Some will just be lyrics. Others will be like the "Pirate's Confession " one or something else. But I want to do more videos. 

I think The Celtfather will be more about songs and albums I've released. 

A couple weeks back, Andrew and I recorded a podcast for the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast . We talked about our origin story. It was kinda awesome. So I'm gonna try and focus on the music with that podcast as well. Though it'll be more talk.

I'll also plan on cutting back a wee bit. The Celtic Christmas Podcast  will continue to be available. But I found I was killing myself trying to add ANOTHER podcast to the mix. So I'm gonna scrap it for 2017. Or maybe do just one big episode... I don't know. But the weekly 30 minute shows aren't gonna happen.

Kilted Kings new album will be officially released on February 2nd. This features "Name On My Soul". I'm super excited to get this album out officially. I could use your help in releasing it. I'll notify you more as we get closer to Groundhog Day.

However, I'm also planning another album release next year. And I think I'm gonna try and fund it entirely through Patreon. Right now, I have ZERO details, but if you have any ideas on how I can make this happen. I would love your feedback.

Finally, I'm releasing a new Kilted Kings Christmas MP3 of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen". It's going to be released on Kickstarter tomorrow. I thought I'd give you the first version. Not sure if Randy has any final changes. But for now, this is what's going out. The MP3 won't be released officially until November 2017. I hope you love the recording.

Slainte from me and all of my family, I thank you and will be thinking of you this holiday season.

 Nollaig Shona Duit! (Merry Christmas)Marc Gunn