01/31/2026
Hello friends. It's been a while.
I had the opportunity to help out my show partner Gus the bardic troubadour on a new song he wrote. I'm so proud of him, and honored that he asked for my assistance.
Also. This page is not usually political, and it will stay that way, as human rights aren't a political issue, they are a necessity for life.
**O
Heyo friends!
I'm excited to announce that the studio version of G**O is now publicly available!
I created a little lyric video for the launch:
https://youtu.be/GpcKe8KIOe0?si=NwXgbzUQCc1qw3Xh
G**O is a folk-punk / Irish rebel style protest song written in response to ICE activity in our community, the killing of Renée Good, and the lies that followed. It’s a song about grief, anger, and refusing to accept violence and fear as normal.
The response to the original TikTok I made for this song has been overwhelming in the best way, and I’m incredibly grateful to all of the local musicians who helped bring this recorded version to life, as well as Dastardly Records for recording and producing it:
Chris Murphy: Lyricist, Lead Vocals, and Acoustic Guitar
John Meilner: Banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, and backup vocals
Matthew Sudduth: Bass, baritone horn, and backup vocals
Micahjosiah "MJ" Borreson: Lead Guitar and backup vocals
Kyle Holder: Drums and Percussion
Izzy Schroeder: Violin
Joscelyn Buchwald: Vocals
Adonteng Akore: Backup Vocals
Robb Hollyday: Himself
Recorded in Minneapolis, MN January 2026.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by: Erik Foote & Bryan Steenerson.
G**O is available to download for free on my Website and Bandcamp:
Website: https://gusthebard.com/music
Bandcamp: https://gusthebard.bandcamp.com/
It is also currently available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0j85wo6nyKBwVvDkprmNXM
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gus-the-bardic-troubadour/1825464420
Thank you for listening, and for allowing me to step out of character to create something a bit different from my usual work.
Art by AJ the Illustrator:
https://www.instagram.com/aj_the_illustrator
