Music
The Bardfather
@thebardfatherTracked since May 2026
Star Shanties, and other works by Arthur Rowan.
Observed Aug 14, 2026 · staleModeled revenue
Paid members
40
−5.6% · 30-day rate from 13 observed days
Total audience
102
incl. free followers
Estimated monthly gross
$160
$80–$240 modeled range
Starting price
$2/mo
5 membership tiers
Pricing and benefits captured publicly
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$0/moFreePublic prices and benefits only
$2/moCopperMembers of this tier receive my profound gratitude, your name in the credits of all YouTube videos, and Early Access previews of all YouTube videos at least a week before they're uploaded.
$5/moSilverMembers of this tier receive all of the above, along with an MP3 of any music I develop in the future, as well as all music I've created since launching this Patreon. This includes digital albums. You'll also get a sticker emblazoned with the official 'Star Shanties' logo (received three months after subscribing).
$10/moGoldMembers of this tier receive all of the above, along with access to a Music Archive that contains nearly my entire body of work. (including albums from my groups 'Rowan & the Rose' and 'Two Bard Party.') Besides the sticker, you'll also receive a coffee mug with the logo for the trade ship 'The Wretched Hive.' Proudly display that you too are part of the crew of this '100% totally legitimate' merchant freighter. (received three months after subscribing)
$25/moPlatinumMembers of this tier receive all of the above, plus: I will provide you with narration / voiceover for any non-commercial use (up to five per year). I'll also record a 'Cameo' style video greeting/message for anyone you like (up to three per year). Over the course of a year's subscription, you'll receive your very own Star Shanties T-shirt & Sticker, the Wretched Hive mug, and the commemorative poster from the award-winning live 'Star Shanties' show from the Orlando Fringe Festival.
Growth signals: The Bardfather
−5.6%
Membership40 paid members · 30-day rate from 13 observed days
444240
May 202617 weeks trackedNow
The Bardfather40 members · $160/mo
The chart only uses The Bardfather's observed public history. Comparison peers are listed below, but comparable trend series are not available yet.
Where The Bardfather ranks
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Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs The Bardfather | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 |  Andrew ApplepieMusicCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 49 | 9 more | Aug 15, 2026 |
| #4 |  Betsy TinneyMusicCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 45 | 5 more | Aug 24, 2026 |
| #5 |  Billy CobbMusicCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 40 | Same value | Aug 14, 2026 |
| #5 |  The BardfatherProfileMusicPaid members position in Recommended cohort | 40 | Reference | Aug 14, 2026Stale |
| #7 |  Benjamin SoudanMusicCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 38 | 2 fewer | Aug 15, 2026 |
The rank uses the full fixed cohort. This table shows up to five creators around The Bardfather; the coverage summary above still counts everyone.
Recent posts
What they publish66Profile posts1 postLast month100%Members-only
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Article Latest post$2 tier & upStar Shanty Original Cast Album MP3sFor all paid members, here's the direct link to the folder containing the album MP3s...
Feb 8, 2025 0 likes 0 comments'Theoden's Ride'3 days agoArticle3 days ago at Aug 14 crawl$2 tier & up 7 2First Cover - 'What Could Have Been'As creatively rewarding as writing original material is, it can often be a substantial drain both on time and on mental resources...ArticleJun 27, 2025$2 tier & up 2 1Bardfather AlbumHappy May, all! I've been dormant here for a bit, but we should hopefully be seeing a steady uptick in activity shortly...ArticleMay 8, 2025$2 tier & up 0 08 3 Share Gift LockedNo public preview was captured for this post.Article10d ago$2 tier & up 0 310 2 Share Gift LockedNo public preview was captured for this post.Article10d ago$2 tier & up 0 27 1 Share Gift LockedNo public preview was captured for this post.Article10d ago$2 tier & up 0 1Where Have You Been - Final VersionnHere's the final version of Molly's song from the Last Unicorn Concept album. ...ArticleJul 10, 2024$2 tier & up 3 4Second Last Unicorn Song - DemoThis next song for my Last Unicorn concept album is for the character of Molly Grue. ...ArticleJun 28, 2024$2 tier & up 2 36 4 Share Gift LockedNo public preview was captured for this post.Article10d ago$2 tier & up 0 4Canticle 501I just finished the fully fleshed out recording of 'Canticle 501,' the song in honor of the 501st division of the Clone Army. ...ArticleJun 2, 2024$2 tier & up 5 2'Everything That Dies' - OrchestratedThe orchestrated version of the first song I've written for my Last Unicorn concept album...ArticleApr 9, 2024$2 tier & up 5 3
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