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Good art - especially independent art - doesn't just happen. Host Garret Godfrey explores some of the best ways we all can be more supportive of faith-based independent music, including interviews and the latest crowdfunding campaigns.
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The Low Armor Cast (thelowac) is an actual play Dungeons and Dragons campaign cast from Dying of Exposure. In their adventures in The Fold, this diminutive group of protagonists must fill the role of their champion in armor battles for sport, fame, and fiscal freedom. But all is not simple in the fantasy world of organized sport, especially when your liege champion is gone. Will they claim victory in the arena? Will they put up with adventurers mucking up the mix? Can they keep this a secret ...
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There are a lot of new crowdfunding campaigns this month, and Garret brings you the scoop - plus a new listener challenge. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Sara Groves - Add to the Beauty (20th birthday vinyl reissue) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galaxy21music/sara-groves-add-to-the-beauty-on-vinyl-and-remastered-cd --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * …
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Garret shares the value of genuinely listening to music. He also shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns, pre-orders, and an exclusive interview with UTR founder Dave Trout. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Starflyer 59 - Lust for Gold pre-order * https://velvetbluemusic.com/?product=starflyer-59-lust-for-gold --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Galactic Cowboy…
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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…
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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…
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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 -…
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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…
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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 - …
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 * …
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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 -…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 ---- *…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Tama has a song to sing. Merit has to manage a meetup with his father. Scratch has to figure out how to defy gravity. All of them have final decisions to make as they head toward their opening ceremony for the Champion Armor Season Opener. Will they pull off a performance of a lifetime or embarrass themselves in front of the largest audience Tama's…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Pit Crew has learned the true nature of leadership under a feudal society; even when it's dressed up in convenience and comfort. Now, with the real danger looming and an opening Champion Armor Battle about to kick off a new season, can our crew figure out a way through this problem? What about the lives of the people in the Spyre? Have they hel…
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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 -------- *…
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It seems the scheme the Pit Crew enacted has worked like a charm! With Scratch polymorphed to Maja and narrowly dodging a bit in the neck, not that the option is totally off the table, our Pit Crew find themselves in an evening scrape. But will their foe find purchase, punishment, or supper in this scuffle in the Sky Spyre. And to think, all they w…
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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…
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It seems the performance would turn from prancing to pugilism in this ambush. A little blood spilt, a few lies told, and some truths after that, and we find our Pit Crew once again sticking their necks out in the Sky Spyre. Not a great move the last time but I'm sure it won't come back to bite them this time. Exactly how good can Tama disguise a pe…
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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/ -----…
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Can they just have one easy interview? Apparently not. Looks like Jambly wants to jam, and the Pit Crew work on damage control. We also find out what Scratch is up to while she sleeps? It's... less concerning than one might think. Now time to check in with the boss, the tall Asimar one, not the money man of Regel Sol. Our Crew is neck deep and soon…
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Another update with old Rupert has the Pit Crew struggling with all these secrets. After realizing that life would not only continue to change for them but also for their new friend Wilton, they head back to work with a quick pit stop in the Adventurer's Guild Offices. With a few extra mimosas and a few parting gifts they head in to do something si…
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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…
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Things are looking up? No? Oh! The elevator is headed up beyond the 199 to meet the Governess of the Sky Spyre and boy are the Pit Crew... not looking forward to this. Things get a little tense for our heroes but they manage to word their way out the door without too much conflict. Yet. But what are they to do with zombies, vampires, politicians, p…
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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…
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Betrayed, our Pit Crew find themselves in a bit of a pickle. Well, a warehouse of pickled people. Seems our Sky Spyre has a bit of an undead infestation. But hopefully stealth, and a lot of fleeing, will find our protagonists safely back to the more civilized side of the grand tower of Midland. Really, though, if you think about it, why are there s…
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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…
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Morality is a pretty gray thing. Hard to swallow but true none the less. As the Pit Crew discuss their next steps with Wilton they come to the conclusion that minimizing the potential cost of life is the best and they head on down to find J.J. on Floor 36. What will the sub-40 floors be like? Who is J.J. working with? Is that cigar smoke they smell…
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Well, that was certainly a lot of death that just didn't seem necessary. Oh, and look, a wealthy businessman? With a meeting on the horizon and a lot of new trauma, maybe some booze will help steady the mind as our Pit Crew discusses who they can trust and who they can't. We do a mental health check-in and start to plan for the next evening, as wel…
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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…
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The true main plot of this campaign isn't Champion Armor Combat, it's WASTE MANAGEMENT. Finally our Pit Crew will untangle the complex and mysteries web that is the portable hole conversation that drove these last 15 episodes. No, not really. Well, at least that isn't entirely what this episode is about though we DO learn some things about the port…
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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…
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Content Warning: This episode includes subject matter involving comparable condition to Alzheimer's and/or Dementia and should be listened to with caution. More players step to the plate with a follow up conversation from a frustrated worker as the Pit Crew finally finds themselves in The Alley Behind the Wendy's. The explosion was no fluke and wit…
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How many people need to have a conversation with the Pit Crew? All of them? It appears so. With a simple lunch at the 199, just after an explosion and announcement, the Pit Crew split to have a few chit-chats with a few people. Some are helpful, some are less helpful, and all are focused on that big boom that just occurred. How will our small sized…
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The Pit Crew find themselves backed into a corner, or rather a store room, of a pewter wizard shop in Rockville, inside the Sky Spyre. Fortunately, they're also in the right place to settle a dispute between a by-blow and a pop star. Our protagonists pummel some rapscallions, converse with a performer, and find themselves nearly at the top of the S…
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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 ---------…
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