The Firefly episode "Jaynestown" is on my mind right now due to my long hours of podcast listening driving to and from GenCon. It has me thinking about how I can be a better musician and podcaster. As well as how to better reach my target audience. 

It all stems from a quote at the end of "Jaynestown". Malcolm Reynolds tells the befuddled Jayne, "It's my estimation that every man ever got a statue made of him was one kind of a son of a b***h or another. Ain't about you, Jayne. It's about what they need." 

There's so much wisdom in that quote whether your a business trying to find your audience, a politician seeking re-election, or just someone wants to be a better person.

I try my best to think about what you need and want. That's how I'm creating my newest Kickstarter. But it's also how I try to create everything I do, while still balancing it with my creative art. 

It's not easy as you'll hear.

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You'll also hear my latest news:
- Brobdingnagian Bards show scheduled is up at http://thebards.net/dragoncon/
- Friday, I have a Firefly Drinking Songs Show
- Bards Hobbit Drinking Songs show on Sunday
- Kilted Kings will have a Kickstarter for our new album online soon.
- If you ordered Pirates vs. Dragons Deluxe Package, I will be mailing those out on Monday.
- I was reviewed on Fandomania.com for Celtic Geek music.
- New Celtfather podcast on Jaynestown
- Voice actors wanted for Pirates vs. Dragons Podcast
- Special guests at Johnnie MacCracken's this month is LandLock'd

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I drive to Indianapolis, Indiana for GenCon tomorrow. So this show will let you know where I am at the convention, tell you about my recent Pirates vs. Dragons CD Release, and share a new podcast in the work.

Where will I be at GenCon?

• Comedy Cabaret on Thursday with Mikey Mason, Bill Sutton, Dan the Bard, Chris Waffle, The Damsels of Dorkington, Professor Shyguy, Red Rum, Marc Gunn
• Cat Songs on Friday at 5
• Firefly Drinking Songs on Friday at 8
• Sci Fi Drinking Songs with a Pirate Theme on Saturday

Successful Album Launch of Pirates vs. Dragons

Patreon Changes. Become a Gunn Runner for just $1. Jessica Clark, newest Patron.

Started work on the Pirates vs. Dragons Podcast. Thanks to David Reiland, who also produces the Renaissance Festival Podcast. I am looking for people who want to be involved in the production.

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Special thanks to all of my patrons on Patreon who pledge just $1 or more per month to help me make a living as a musician. You'll get a free album when you become patron plus, you'll get a PDF copy of the new journal. Gold+ Patrons will get a download of "Kilted For Her Pleasure" this month. Go to marcgunn.net.

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Captain Black Jack Murphy once again pirated The Celtfather podcast to share his own review of Marc Gunn's new album Pirates vs. Dragons. 

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Right before the release of Pirates vs. Dragons. I have a lot of news to share about it and other things including my CD release on Concert Window.

• Pirates vs. Dragons CD Release
• Booked Louisiana Renaissance Festival
• Booked at GenCon and DragonCon
• Pirate Pub Songs is now up on the Pub Songs Podcast
• 11th anniversary of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
• Michael Liebmann of Souther Fried Filk Passes Away
• When will the deluxe edition be mailed?
• The infamous iPatch
• Simplifying my websites for the mobile world.

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We're just three days away from the release of Pirates vs. Dragons. Today, I made the Pirates vs. Dragons journal available for free on Amazon for the next five days This will give you the entire backstory behind the album the nefarious character of Captain Black Jack Murphy.

Remember, if you buy the album on Weds, July 27, 2016, you'll save 40% off the price of the album on CD Baby. Order your copy at savedragons.com.

This week, I feature a lot of big news that's happening. My next album, Pirates vs. Dragons, is out on July 27th. My goal is to make it the #1 top-selling album on CD Baby. If I can sell 120 copies on that day, it might be possible. But it's success depends on how well you and I both spread the word. 

That's right. You too!

First, let me make sure you realize that this album is not for everyone. You'll hear one complaint in this episode about a risque pirate song on the album. It's also a compelling story about a pirate who kidnaps a musician to chronicle his dragon hunting in song. 

While most of my albums are themed. This has a deep story too. So be prepared for something new and exciting.

Here's some other news in this week's show.

• Buy Pirates vs. Dragons on July 27
  
• Celtic invasion of Brittany. Subscribe to find out more details.
• Two new music videos: Keep them Soaring and A Pirate's Confession
• Concert Window CD Release on July 28
• Three big shows at Gencon
• Brobdingnagian Bards are back at DragonCon
• New episode of pirates versus dragon
• Pre-order album on iTunes
• Trip to Cambridge
• CD release in Marietta Georgia

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Was King Arthur born in Tintagel in Cornwall? I went there on my Celtic Invasion of Cornwall. We talked to a couple experts.

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The Celtic Invasion of Cornwall begins as I explore the Chalice Well, Glastonbury and how it all fits in with my life and my old band, Brobdingnagian Bards.

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Last month, I recorded an episode of the Pub Songs Podcast where I talked about the Origins of The Celtfather Name. Les Howard responded with an audio clip sharing the exact episode of the The Signal Podcast where that name was born. You can listen and hear a Firefly song in that show.

Here's some other stuff you'll enjoy in this episode:

• I offer thanks to all of my top supporters of my Pirates vs. Dragons Kickstarter. Thanks to my Executive Producer, Rie Sheridan Rose. Thanks to my Dragon Egg Rescuers: Cherry and Pat, and Angela Hughes. Additional thanks to Fred McDonald, Kris Dobie, Randy Hoffman, Kevin Monkhouse, Jason Denen, Ruth Acoya, Jim & Jan Czenkusch, Ray Gonzalez.
• I share some of my promotion ideas for Pirates vs. Dragons including videos, pictures, and podcasts. My goal is to sell 120 copies of the album on CD Baby on July 27, 2015 when the album is officially released.
• I have two CD release shows. One is at Johnnie MacCracken's Celtic Pub on July 23 and then an internet show on Concert Window on Thursday, July 28th.
• I share a few plans for DragonCon (though we are not yet confirmed yet), and GenCon. Several shows planned.
• Album title idea: Irish Adventures on Higgin's Moon
• Plus, I share some plans for Cornwall including a daily podcast episode.

Special thanks to all of my patrons on Patreon who pledge just $1 or more per month to help me make a living as a musician. You'll get a free album when you become patron plus, you'll get a PDF copy of the new journal. Gold+ Patrons will get a download of "Kilted For Her Pleasure" this month. Go to marcgunn.net.

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The Podcast Awards are now officially open. I've been podcasting since 2005. I would love to win an award. But to win, I need your help. Will you nominate the following podcasts in the appropriate categories. You only need to make your nomination once. And it must be done before April 30th!

Vote here: podcastawards.com.

Best Music
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
http://celticmusicpodcast.com

Best Entertainment
Renaissance Festival Podcast
http://renaissancefestivalmusic.com

Best Society - Culture
The Celtfather
http://celtfather.com

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