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I’ve just sent my second ‘secret song’ to my Patreon membership group – a song that has never been released on an album or performed in public.

Some songs fall out of my head in a day, others don’t get completed for years. I started this song in January 2008 but didn’t finish it until April 2020 when we were back living in the Australian bush and the world was in lockdown. The fear and anxiety I shared with millions of others triggered a bipolar manic episode during which I wrote 32 new songs (some of which ended up on my album ‘A Light To Follow’ and the new album I’m currently working on). Suddenly the initial words I’d written for this song all those years ago made sense to me and I was able to finish the rest of the lyrics. I then arranged and orchestrated it at home (writing string arrangements for my songs is one of my favourite things to do).

If you would like to hear and download my secret songs, please visit www.patreon.com/EmilyMaguire to subscribe to my Patreon membership.  It costs just £3 a month (or $4.50 – it is an American site) for a new secret song in your inbox each month.  You can also gift membership to family or friends.  Your support of my music would be much appreciated.

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Emily has just posted her second ‘secret song’ on Patreon – another song she’s written and recorded that has never been released or performed in public.  If you would like to hear and download her secret songs and support her music at the same time, you can subscribe and be part of her Patreon membership for just £3 per month at patreon.com/EmilyMaguire.  Each month you will get a new secret song for less than the price of a coffee.  You can also gift this membership to your friends.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Emily has just posted a new video (of her song ‘Dreaming’) from her gig at Sandy Hill Arts on 21st March.  You can view it on her YouTube channel.

Emily’s next gig is in Birmingham on Wednesday 1st April at the Red Lion in Kings Heath, supported by Jody Prewett.  Tickets are available here.  Her next gig with violinist Sue Lord is a matinee at Green Note in London on Saturday 11 April, starting at 2.30pm.  Book your tickets to see them here.

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I had a fantastic time playing Sandy Hill Arts in Corfe Castle last weekend.  It was sold out and there were some wonderfully familiar faces in the crowd.  Jody Prewett played a great set (he has a new album coming out very soon).  Thanks to Melissa Viney and her team for organising the gig and to Buzz (pictured) for the lovely sound.  You can watch a video of me singing my song ‘Dreaming’ on the night here.

Next up is the Red Lion Folk Club in Kings Heath, Birmingham on Wednesday 1 April then a matinee show in Camden Town with violinist Sue Lord on Saturday 11 April.  More info and tickets for all my upcoming gigs can be found on my gigs page.

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Emily has just launched her new membership group on Patreon.  Patreon is a well-established American-based online platform that allows creators to connect with their fans.  Fans pay a monthly subscription in return for rewards.

For a monthly subscription of just £3 +VAT, Emily’s fans can now become her patrons and in return receive a ‘secret song’ each month that has never been heard in public before.

Her first secret song is now available to hear and download.  If you would like to hear Emily’s secret songs and help her fund her albums and tours, please visit www.patreon.com/EmilyMaguire to subscribe to her Patreon membership.

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I’m writing this time to let you know about my new membership group on the Patreon website.  Patreon is a well-established way for fans to become patrons and help support creators (musicians, artists, writers, podcasters etc).

Each month, for the cost of a coffee, you will be able to hear and download a song which I’ve written and recorded as a demo but have never released on an album or performed in public.  I was songwriting for 7 years before I made my first album and I’ve only made 7 albums so I’ve got so many songs that have never been heard.

I’m thrilled at the idea of being able to share with you some of these secret songs I’ve been writing over the past 25 years.  And as one of my patrons, you’ll be helping me fund the recording and release of my new albums and the costs of touring.

My first secret song is now available to hear and download.  If you would like to join my Patreon membership and become one of my patrons for £3 +VAT per month, please follow this link:

www.patreon.com/EmilyMaguire

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Whenever I’m feeling really down and thinking I should give up being a singer-songwriter, I will read messages like these two amazing emails I received last week from people who came to my recent gigs. I can’t thank them enough for writing and giving me such encouragement to keep going when the going gets tough…

“It was an absolute privilege to be able to be there, I could feel the music and your voice vibrating through me, it was so moving and poignant I had to fight back tears through most of the concert. I’ll keep an eye on your website and look out for more concerts and buy some downloads.”

“It was a joy and a privilege to hear you on Friday and to listen to how your songs and words have brought hope, joy and peace to so many individuals. Looking forward to hearing when your new album is completed. Wishing you every blessing as you continue on your creative path because you shine as you perform.”

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Emily’s first two gigs with violinist Sue Lord are both sold out.  Tickets are still available for their matinee show at Green Note in London (11 April), Letcombe Bassett Village Hall (18 April) and other upcoming dates.  Details of all Emily’s gigs with Sue and her solo shows (with Jody Prewett as support) are on her gigs page.