This month, Garret's challenge is to support indie music by buying it on Bandcamp. Plus he has the latest in crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- The Choir - Free Flying Soul (Vinyl reissue and CD remaster) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thechoir/free-flying-soul-vinyl-and-cd-the-choir --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Katherine Perry - 5…

Have you ever hosted or attended a house-show concert? It's a unique experience, and becoming a host can be really supportive to indie artists. Garret has some exclusive conversations on the topic, plus a rundown of the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Stephen McNeill - Centerpiece Volume III: Life Together https://www.kick…

We have more ways for you to move from being a fan to being a good patron of the music you love - including a rundown of several current crowdfunding campaigns. Garret also has a one-on-one interview with indie singer-songwriter LOVKN. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Gileah Taylor - Slow Parade * https://gileahtaylor.bandcamp.com/album/slow-parade-2 -…

Garret has a monthly challenge involving artists on Patreon... and some practical ways to get involved in current crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Mad at the World - Love and Despair https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matw2024/mad-at-the-world-love-and-despair --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Seth Davey - Kingdom Rising - https://www.k…

Garret has a monthly challenge for you to become a good patron... and some practical ways to get involved on current crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- The Call - Lost Tapes Plus https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecallband/the-call-new-album-unreleased-tracks-remastered-lps/ --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Leslie Perez - 5 song EP - …

On this special episode, Garret has an exclusive interview with Dr. Leah Payne - co-host of the 'Rock That Doesn't Roll' podcast, and author of the upcoming book 'God Gave Rock & Roll To You.' --- CAMPAIGNS & LINKS --- * Leah's book preorder - https://global.oup.com/academic/product/god-gave-rock-and-roll-to-you-9780197555248?cc=us&lang=en& * RSVP …

Garret gives a few practical ways to share music with people you know. Plus he introduces us to several crowdfunding campaigns and pre-sales active now. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Larry Norman - Live in the UK '77 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/charles-norman/larry-norman-live-in-the-uk-77 --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Michael Knott - Screaming Bri…

How can I be involved in the creation of high-quality faith-based music? Garret shares lots of ways - including a bunch of current campaigns & pre-orders. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Secret Harbor - Another Day for the Blue * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretharbor/secret-harbor-vinyl-record-and-cd-another-day-for-the-blue --- OTHER CAMP…

Hear all about the latest crowdfunding campaigns and Garret offers the challenge to go see live music. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Wally Brath - Connexion A Jazz Psalter https://wallybrathmusic.bandcamp.com/album/connexion-a-jazz-psalter https://www.wallybrathmusic.com/musicstore --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Justin Carlson - We Will All Be Changed - http…

We're back with our season premiere! Garret challenges the community to share the music you love and help grow the artists' fanbase. Plus he shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Abbey Sitterley - self titled https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sitterley-album/abbey-sitterleys-self-titled-record --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS…

WE'RE BACK! This bonus podcast teases the return of UTR podcasts, playlists, and SongRx. We also share updates of things we've been working on this year. We also dig into some of the early results of our 2023 UTR Audience Survey. (Don't miss a BIG announcement at the very end of the show!) CREDITS: * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * UTR Audience Survey…

In this special edition of Good Patron, we learn about the successful campaign that will help create The Alternative Christian Music Documentary. *** SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN *** * John Smeby - Alternative Christian Music documentary * https://www.gofundme.com/f/alternative-christian-music-documentary *** CREDITS *** * Host & Producer - Garret Godfrey * …

Garret talks about the benefits of pre-saving music on streaming platforms, and also showcases the latest crowdfunding campaigns and presales. -- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -- * Paul Zach - Four albums in 2023 * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulzachmusic/4-albums-in-2023 -- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -- * John Smeby - Alternative Christian Music documentary -…

Garret brings you a new challenge for the month and the latest faith-music crowdfunding campaigns. -- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -- * Citizens - (Pre-order) I Can't Find the Edges of youhttps://wearecitizens.store/products/i-cant-find-the-edges-of-you-vinyl -- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -- * Waterdeep - The Unusual Tale of Mary & Joseph's Baby - https://www.waterdeep…

Garret challenges us to support artists by buying physical music, and shares the latest active crowdfunding campaigns. -- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -- * KJ-52 - Still Standing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kj52/still-standing-1 -- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -- * Sheryn - Songs for Rest - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sherynthelove/songs-for-rest-by-she…

Learn about the latest crowdfunding campaign and take Garret's challenge to "support the side gig." SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN: Ronnie Martin - Bells Merrily [Electronic/Synth/Christmas] (Pre-Order) https://velvetbluemusic.com/shop/ronnie-martin-bells-merrily OTHER CAMPAIGNS: Rachel Wilhelm - Mystery Canticles EP [Singer/Songwriter] (Bandcamp) - https://ra…

Get involved in the making of good music. Garret has the latest crowdfunding campaigns and a challenge to put your money where your ears are. ---- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---- * Drakeford - Wayward and Home Part 2 [Folk-Pop/Husband-Wife-Duo] (Kickstarter) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drakeford/wayward-and-home-album ---- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ---- *…

Garret has your good patron challenge, the latest crowdfunding campaigns, and TWO exclusive artist interviews. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -------- * Kevin Max - Winter Woods [FOUR distinct projects!] (Kickstarter) closes Sept 30th * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevinmax/winter-woods --------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -------- * Bill Mallonee/Vigila…

Garret challenges us to change our minds about how we think about crowdfunding. Plus we run down the latest faith-based campaigns. ------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * L.S.U. - This Is the Healing (vinyl re-issue pre-order) https://youngearthrecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-the-healing-vinyl-pre-order -------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ------- * Wind and Sa…

Garret helps expand our thinking about crowdfunding - plus shares the latest campaigns, including this month's spotlight artist, Eric Peters. ------ SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Eric Peters - New EP https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericpeters/ep-2 ------ OTHER CAMPAIGNS ------ * Staci Frenes - Light of Love - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects…

Garret welcomes UTR's very own Dave Trout to talk about the first week of a wild Kickstarter campaign for two Rich Mullins-related projects.... plus all the latest crowdfunding campaigns. ------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Rich Mullins' projects 'Bellsburg' and 'Deep Valley' * https://bit.ly/bellsburgks -------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --------- * Elise M…

Garret gives you this month's challenge and shares the latest campaigns. --------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------- * Caedmon’s Call - 25th Anniversary re-recording https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/caedmonscall/help-us-celebrate-and-remake-caedmons-call -------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ------- * John Van Deusen - (I Am) Origami Pt 4 - Marathon Daze (pre-or…

Episode 48 Miraim Jones, Will Gaines, Destroyer of Death Tag: Write About Music!---------------------Writing about music is something everyone can do and it can help you be a better patron of good art. Plus Garret has over a half dozen campaigns & preorders to consider investing in. ------ SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ----- * Miriam Jones - Reach For The Mor…

Learn how good patrons make the time and financial investment to see live music. Plus a rundown of current crowdfunding campaigns. ------ SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Skye Peterson - debut album https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/474256641/skye-petersons-debut-record ------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -------- * John Lucas - The Bible Belt Sessions Vol 2 - h…

Does where you choose to get your music play a role in becoming a good patron? Garret explores the benefits of buying music on Bandcamp. Plus new crowdfunding campaigns this month. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Beach Chapel - New 2022 EP https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-beach-chapels-2022-ep --------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -------- * Wild Eart…

45: Liv Douglas, Ronnie Martin, RoundtableA New Year's edition of Good Patron looks back at much of the crowdfunding goodness from 2021, including a roundtable discussion. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -------- * Liv Douglas - Good Grief https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/livdouglasmusic/good-grief-by-liv-douglas -------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -------- *…

Get info on the latest crowdfunding campaigns including The Choir. And Garret interviews writers Maria Baer and Chase Tremaine about being a good patron. --------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------- * The Choir (with Various Artists) - At The Foot Of The Cross vol 1: Clouds, Rain Fire (vinyl/CD remaster/reissue) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thech…

There are a lot of new music campaigns and pre-orders that Garret will cover for you - and a full-length interview with spotlight campaign artist, Candace Coker. ---------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---------- * Candace Coker's debut full-length studio album: "Bare and Bones" https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/candace-coker-the-bare-and-bones-album/ -----…

There are a lot of new crowdfunding campaigns to introduce to you, and Garret has a new monthly challenge for you. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------- * Hannah Hubin - All The Wrecked Light (Psalm 90) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hannahhubin/all-the-wrecked-light --------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ---------- * Jon Corbin - Protest songs on vinyl - h…

We are excited to feature an interview with Tom Gulotta, executive producer of the upcoming Randy Stonehill tribute album. Plus the latest and greatest crowdfunding campaigns. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -------- * Randy Stonehill Tribute Album https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/songsofstonehill/the-friends-of-randy-stonehill-a-celebration-of-son…

Garret tells us about the unique way Poor Bishop Hooper is releasing music - plus some active crowdfunding campaigns you'll want to learn about. ---------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------- * Poor Bishop Hooper: https://www.poorbishophooper.com/ Every Psalm Project: https://www.everypsalm.com/ Donate: https://www.everypsalm.com/give ---------- OTHER CAM…

Can one Facebook group make a difference in supporting quality music by Christians? We say "YES!" Plus Garret shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------- * Zach Winters - new album https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zachwinters/other-side-by-zach-winters -------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --------- * Swingin Hammers - Be…

Are your notes and letters meaningful to artists? YES! Garret shares why... and also updates us on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------- * David Keener - Debut Studio EP https://funding.plaiddogrecording.com/david-keeners-studio-album -------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -------- * Bill Mallonee & Vigilantes of Love - Mother-Lo…

We have an exclusive interview with the artist in the spotlight campaign, Stephen McNeill. Plus the latest in crowdfunding campaigns. ---------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------- * Stephen McNeill - The Art of Repair https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stephenmcneill/the-art-of-repair-a-new-album-by-stephen-mcneill ----------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ---------…

When is the last time you prayed for the artists who are most meaningful to you? Garret gives us some practical things to pray over - and shares updated crowdfunding campaigns. ------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------- Jen Miller Music Collective - The Architect https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenmillermusic/the-architect-album --------- OTHER CAMPAI…

One way you can be supportive of independent artists is to engage with their content on social media... Garret explains more. Plus an exclusive interview with singer-songwriter Rachel Wilhelm. --------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -------- * Rachel Wilhelm - Requiem https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rachelrequiem/requiem-1 -------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ------…

We are back to take a deep dive into the latest crowdfunding campaigns! Spotlight campaign: Phil Keaggy & Jeff Johnson - Ravenna https://jeffjohnsonarkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ravenna Good Patron Challenge: Music Butler https://www.musicbutler.io/ Other Campaigns: Antoine Bradford - Light Will Find You https://www.gofundme.com/f/light-will-find-you…

Join us as we rundown all the noteworthy crowdfunding campaigns in Christian music, plus a special challenge from Garret on embracing this season of giving. ------------ SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------------- * Graham Jones - Good News, Great Joy - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grahamjonesmusic/gngj ------------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --------------- * …

Did you know that "stretching the thanksgiving muscle" is a great way to be a good patron? Garret shares more, plus active crowdfunding campaigns you need to know about. ---------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ----------- * Scott Riggan - Beautiful & Terrible - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scottriggan/beautiful-and-terrible-new-music-from-scott-rigga…

Listeners can discover the benefits of music-friendly conferences... plus Garret shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns. -------------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------------- * Teressa Mahoney - Disillusions - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/disillusions/teressa-mahoneys-new-album-disillusions -------------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ----------------- *Py…

One great way to be a good patron is to host a house concert. We'll tell you one way you can make that happen even in this long tail of the pandemic. Plus the latest crowdfunding campaigns! -------------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------------- * Two Pound Planet - Songs From the Hydrogen Jukebox (remaster vinyl re-issue) https://www.kickstarter.com/profi…

Garret helps you explore how to become a deeper supporter of music and the arts. We have the latest crowdfunding campaigns - including the return of lauded modern rock outfit Chagall Guevara. --------------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---------------- * Chagall Guevara - The Last Amen & Halcyon Days https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelastamen/chagall-…

We bring you an exclusive interview with award-winning artist Carolyn Arends about her current crowdfunding campaign - plus additional campaigns and the value of speaking up about good music. ---------------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---------------- * Carolyn Arends - Recognition & Our Songbook - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carolynarends/recogn…

We believe this is an important moment in history. So we pause, we acknowledge, we listen, we unite with the cries for justice and peace from the Black Community. In this 85-minute special, we share songs and interviews that will help you lean in and hopefully engage your heart, mind, & spirit. ---------------- SONG CREDITS ---------------- * Broth…

Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Phil Madeira joins us for an exclusive interview, and Garret features the latest crowdfunding campaigns. ---------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------- * Phil Madeira - Hornet's Nest https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philmadeira/phil-madeiras-new-soul-project-hornets-nest/ --------------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ---------…

We bring you a couple of new crowdfunding campaigns, plus a couple handfuls of additional artists to consider supporting through Patreon. -------------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGNS --------------- * Steve Bell - Wouldn't You Love to Know? - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevebellmusic/wouldnt-you-love-to-know * Matthew Montgomery - Fingerstyle Hymns…

Part 1 of 2 on some specific ways to support indie artists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus the deets on 3 new crowdfunding campaigns. ---------------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------------- * Beki Hemingway - Earth & Asphalt - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bekihemingway/earth-and-asphalt-help-beki-hemingway-make-a-new-album ---------------- O…

There are a lot of high-quality music campaigns happening now, and we have a rundown on the best ones to check out. Plus, Garret talks about how concert volunteering can be a tangible support to indie music. --------------SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN--------------- * The Choir - Deep Cuts - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thechoir/the-choirs-deep-cuts-a…

A special interview with the artist behind this month's Spotlight Campaign, Caroline Cobb. Plus hear this month's challenge from Garret, and the latest active crowdfunding campaigns. ----------------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---------------- * Caroline Cobb - Two albums about Jesus https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carolinecobb/songs-that-tell-the-st…

Good music doesn't just happen - it's usually born out of a supportive community. We want to help you be a good patron of the artists you love. Garret has a challenge for you, plus learn about active crowdfunding campaigns going on now! -----------SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN----------- * Remedy Drive's Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/remedy…