Good Patron - UTR Media

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.kickstarter.com/projects/stephenmcneill/centerpiece-vo...

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 --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Riki Michele - I Can't Wa...

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.kickstarter.com/projects/kingdomrising/kingdom-risi...

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 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leslieperezmu...

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 for 2/22 Book Release Party in Por...

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 Brittle Siren vinyl reissue - https://www.kickstarter...

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 CAMPAIGNS --- * Rusty Shipp - Cosmic Innuendo...

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 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/436483791/we-will...

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 --- * Mixtape Theology book pre-...

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 2023 - https://utrmedia.org/survey2023 * Critics'...

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 * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * Support UTR...

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 - https://www.gofundme.com/f/alternative-christian-...

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 you https://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.com/campaigns/view-campaign/ibHZTf2531lHl5xP...

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-sheryn * Alden Brown - One Great Name (liv...

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://rachelwilhelm1.bandcamp.com/album/mystery-canticles-...

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 ---- * Kristen Budde - Begin Again EP [Alt-Country/Singe...

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/Vigilantes of Love - Welcome to Struggleville (30th an...

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 Sail - Wild Edge EP - https://www.kickstarter.co...

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/stacifrenes/light-of-love-a-new-christmas-album-b...

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 Massa - Sunset - Songs for Evening -https://www.kic...

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-order) - https://iamjohnvandeusen.bandcamp.com/album...

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 Morning preorder https://miriamjones.bandcamp.com/a...

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 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnlucasmusic...

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 Earth – Weary Hymns Along the Way - https://www.indieg...

45: Liv Douglas, Ronnie Martin, Roundtable A 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 -------- * Ronnie Martin - From The Womb Of The Morning, Th...