Garret features an exclusive interview with Holy Ghost Record Club curator Hannah Herron. Plus get the deets on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Robert Deeble - The Space Between Us * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505565390/robert-deeble-a-new-album-the-space-between-us --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Ronnie Martin -…

This month's Good Patron Challenge is to COMMIT to being a Good Patron this year! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * Mike Farris - The Sound of Muscle Shoals * https://mikefarrismerch.com/collections/all-items - - - OTHER CAMPAIGNS - - - * Chris Taylor - I Carry the Flame - https:…

Garret challenges us to say "thank you" to the artists that have blessed us. Plus he brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * KJ-52 - Things Are Going Great! * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kj52/things-are-going-great-deluxe-edition - - - OTHER CAMPAIGNS - - - * Jason Everett Cross - Redempt…

S08 E01: We are back - in unexpected fashion - thanks to a special podcast crossover with Between You & Me with Jessica Morris. The featured interview guest today is Dan Damon. All sample tracks used are arranged and performed by Dan Damon --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout 'Between You and Me' Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/27VNAS…

This months Good Patron Challenge is to SHARE the music you LOVE! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * Bill Mallonee & Vigilantes of Love - Blister Soul double LP vinyl reissue * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billmallonee/vigilantes-of-love-30th-anniversary-blister-soul-doubl…

Playlists are the theme of this month's Good Patron Challenge - plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * The 77s - Seven * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galaxy21music/the-77s-all-new-album-on-vinyl-cd-and-download --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Fielder - debut album - https://www.kickstar…

This short bonus episode features an exclusive UTR interview with Wild Harbors (Chris and Jenna Badeker) in support of their current Kickstarter campaign. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Wild Harbors - releasing new music, new film episodes, recording new songs! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/releasethenewproject/release-the-next-wild-harbors-proj…

As we launch into September, Garret brings you a bunch of active campaigns and preorders to consider interesting in - plus this month's 'Good Patron Challenge.' --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Russ Taff - Cover Story * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/notdead/russ-taffs-extraordinary-new-album-cover-story --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Jars of Clay - M…

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 --- * …

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…

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…

S07 E08: On our season finale episode, we are excited to have a full interview with Dan Haseltine - songwriter, composer, author, nonprofit leader, and Grammy Award-winning frontman of Jars of Clay. --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E08 --- "Fade To Grey" - Jars of Clay "Hero" - Jars of Clay "Cry Me A River" - The River Cryers --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - …

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 -…

S07 E07: It's our first ever multicast shared interview with the 'Between You & Me' podcast with Jessica Morris. Together we interview husband-wife purveyors good Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth. --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Jessica's 'Between You & Me' podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-you-me-podcast/id1440975…

S07 E06: It's a true honor to talk to an artist that has stood in UTR's corner from our earliest days (when we were "Under The Radar"). Andrew Greer has developed into a creative powerhouse - songwriter, producer, author, TV host, journalist, artist manager, filmmaker, and podcaster. We touch on it ALL in this extended interview, primarily focused …

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…

S07 E05: Our two guests today are both critically-acclaimed international singer-songwriters... recently honored by being (respectively) the UTR Critics Panel's picks as the #1 and #2 Top Gourmet Albums of 2023. Enjoy getting to know Tina Boonstra and Candace Coker. --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E05 --- “Martha” - Tina Boonstra “City of Doubt” - Tina Boon…

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 …

S07 E04 - We welcome Texas-based singer-songwriter Paul Demer to talk about his new Christmas album "The Hope and Fear of All the Years." --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E04 --- O Come, All Ye Faithful - Paul Demer The Song of Simeon - Paul Demer In The Bleak Midwinter - Paul Demer --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Paul Demer's music links - https:…

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…

S07 E03: We are thrilled to bring you an extended interview with one of today's most gifted songwriters, Andy Squyres. His songs of faith in the midst of heartache and sorrow continue to resonate deeply with people. And his new songs are a shock to some of his super-fans. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.54 --- Love Never Fails - Andy Squyres What Nobody Shou…

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…

S07 E02 - This Q&A session with Burlap To Cashmere was recorded in historic music venue The Bitter End in NYC during the B2C Fan Weekend (September 2023). --- TRACK LIST --- Other Country - Burlap To Cashmere Divorce [LIVE] - Burlap To Cashmere --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Burlap To Cashmere's website - https://burlaptocashmere.com Si…

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…

S07 E01 - In our season premiere, we bring you an audio recap of the VIP Fan Weekend experience we hosted in New York City with award-winning band Burlap To Cashmere -- TRACK LIST -- Basic Instructions - Burlap To Cashmere Tonight [LIVE] - Burlap To Cashmere -- CREDITS -- Host/Producer - Dave Trout SPONSOR: Steven Hesselman's Kickstarter - https://…

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…

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 * …

S06 E05 - Let's hang with singer-songwriter Melanie Penn! We talk about the importance of hopeful songs, practical advice for on-the-rise artists, and some of the good and bad sides of the music industry. -- TRACK LIST FOR EP.51 -- The Story - Melanie Penn Psalm 23 - Melanie Penn Just Jump - Melanie Penn Ordinary Day - Melanie Penn -- CREDITS -- Ho…

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 -…

Join our conversation with poet/lyricist Hannah Hubin as we talk about her concept album All The Wrecked Light - plus Beth Snell Lutz shares about her mission to share unreleased early recordings of her friend Rich Mullins, including the new live album Deep Valley. -- TRACKS ON EP.50 -- "10 Years (Shifting Sand)" - Hannah Hubin (ft. Wild Harbors) "…

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…

We're celebrating the holiday season by talking to two artists who just released new Christmas albums: Kevin Max and Staci Frenes. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.49 --- "Good King Wenceslas" - Kevin Max "Gabriel's Message" - Kevin Max "Home For Christmas" - Staci Frenes --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Kevin Max profile - https://open.spotify.com/…

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…

S06 E02 - One of the most creative and artistic couples we know of is Tim & Betony Coons from Greely, CO - who as a collective form Giants & Pilgrims. We take a deep dive into their new art/music project called 'Midwestern Trees.' TRACKS USED ON EP.48 * Rally Those Hopes - Giants & Pilgrims * Apple Tree Lean Down - Giants & Pilgrims * Cottonwood - …

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…

We begin Season 6 of the GRD podcast with a brand new interview with on-the-rise worship artist Aaron Williams, plus an 11-year rewind interview with Seabird. TRACK LIST FOR EP. 47 "All Things Together" - Aaron Williams "The Hope of Christ - Aaron Williams (ft. Shane & Shane) "Abide" - Aaron Williams (ft. Aaron Keys) "Trust" - Seabird "Rocks Into R…

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…

It's the season finale of our 5th season of the podcast! We feature the majority of a Q&A session with The Captains Courageous. ------------- SHOW NOTES ------------- * Host/Producer: Dave Trout * SPONSOR: Karin Simmons - https://is.gd/kspsalmssp * Kickstarter for 'Bellsburg' - https://bit.ly/bellsburgks * UTR Summer of Vinyl Contest - https://utrm…

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…

We are spotlighting the 50+ year career of Gospel Music Hall of Famer Randy Stonehill, including a conversation with industry veterans Chris Hauser and John J. Thompson. We also unearth a nearly one-decade-old interview we did with Randy that's never been heard before. ------ TRACK LIST FOR EP.45 ----- * I Thirst For You - Randy Stonehill * Keep Me…

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…

We interview two artists who both draw much musical inspiration from the Psalms: Kansas City-based duo Poor Bishop Hooper and Birmingham-based songwriter The Corner Room. --------- TRACK LIST FOR EP.44 -------- * Psalm 100 - Poor Bishop Hooper * Psalm 39 - Poor Bishop Hooper * Psalm 11 - The Corner Room * Psalm 119 - The Corner Room * Psalm 96 - Po…