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Hello folks and welcome to my little corner of the music world, and our very own Cottage Community.
Think of it as an open door into the place where new songs are born, stories shared, and friendships take root. A space – and our Patreon hub – isn’t about charts, algorithms, or big business. It’s about music, people, and building something genuine together. With this new Cottage Community, we’re diving in… head first.
KEEPING IT OLD SCHOOL
I’ve always believed that music should be a conversation – not a broadcast. So, this is a place to come back to that “old school” spirit: to share those songs, stories, ideas, and maybe even the odd kitchen-session recorded straight from the hearth. The plan is simple: to create and share work that matters, and to take those songs out into towns and villages across Europe; and beyond. One song, one story, one community at a time.
The Cottage Community Spirit
I call it a Cottage Community because that’s what it feels like – independent artists and friends coming together to make something small and home grown. From the ground up.
Click here to watch my ViDEo on COMMUNITY
What IS PATREON
Patreon lets you, as an artist, build a fan community for recurring monthly support in exchange for exclusive content.
How You Can Join
On Friday 6th march, the new idea officially went live. My new membership packs are already on line in the form of two cool packages.
1. The Cosy Couch Pack – perfect for those who want early access to songs, videos, and stories as they unfold.
2. The Hearth & Home Pack – for those who’d like to dive in deeper with exclusive events, behind‑the‑scenes moments, and a few secret musical treats.
Every tier helps me write, record, and share new music — bringing us closer together.
Why Not Join Our Cottage Community
Why it matters
Leaving behind the mainstream streamers like Spotify isn’t just rebellion; it’s a reconnection.
Platforms like Bandcamp and Patreon let you directly support the music you love – no middlemen, no mystery. They let artists keep creative control, earn fairly, and stay in touch with true fans and real people. People who truly care.
Your presence – whether it’s a message, a listen, or sharing the music with others – genuinely makes a difference. Together, we can build something that feels real in a digital world. It’s analog not algorithm.
Click here to watch my ViDEo on LEAVING SPOTIFY
An INVitation
So why not join me and come along for the journey. Let’s build this wee Cottage Community together – beam by beam, brick by brick, song by song.
You’ll find me over on Patreon, or on the next monthly episode of Television Thursday. You may even find me on a small stage in your local, at a festival, or somewhere down the road. Either way, I’d love for you to be part of it. Here’s to new musical adventures and a lot more stories for the road ahead. Sure why not book me for a sofa concert.
Le gach dea ghuí
Shane Ó Fearghail
PS. If you are reading this blog, you are the first to know, that most of my music has been removed from Spotify and will be taken down from most streaming sites over the next two weeks. For now, Bandcamp and Patreon will be our musical vehicles of choice.
OVAL TREE
MY NEW SONG
Listen Now On Bandcamp
Shane Ó Fearghail
“An uber professional Shane captivates every audience. Indeed great songwriting meets high musical sense. A fantastic artist!” Bernd Rossmann – Reinhardt Best Acoustics – Germany.