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Concert Announcement

Good God Father to Perform at the 10th Annual Fire Fest NW

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Good God Father, the Oregon-based rock band known for their powerful live performances and upcoming album I Pray You, is scheduled to appear at the 10th Annual Fire Fest NW. The band will take the outdoor stage on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 2:20 PM at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson, Washington, located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. This milestone 10th anniversary festival promises a family-friendly celebration featuring free camping, free food, and an outstanding lineup of live music. “We are thrilled to be part of Fire Fest NW’s 10th anniversary and look forward to delivering an energetic set for fans in the Pacific Northwest,” said Xwan of Good God Father. The event offers a perfect opportunity for music enthusiasts to enjoy high-quality live performances in a beautiful outdoor setting. Event Details

Xwan • 2 min read
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Celestion Speaker Shootout Patreon Announcement

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Patreon Exclusive: Celestion Seventy/80 vs Vintage 30 Shootout

We are pleased to announce the release of a new Patreon exclusive video titled Celestion Seventy 80 vs Celestion Vintage 30 Speaker Shootout, featuring the Blackstar HT Soloist 60. Captured during a recent livestreamed guitar tracking session for upcoming Good God Father releases, the video originated from an unexpected amplifier function failure. Following a successful repair, the session evolved into a focused comparison of two high-quality speakers available in the studio. The shootout examines the tonal characteristics of the stock Celestion Seventy 80 speaker in the Blackstar HT Soloist 60 against the Celestion Vintage 30 loaded in a 1968 Univox U320 APB 2x12 cabinet. Both configurations were driven by the Blackstar amplifier and reamped through multiple professional microphones, including the Shure SM57, Audix OM2, and Lewitt LDC 440. This detailed comparison provides valuable insight for guitarists and tone enthusiasts seeking to understand the sonic differences between these respected Celestion models. The full extended footage and session are available exclusively to Patreon supporters. Your membership directly supports the ongoing recording and production of the new Good God Father album. Access the exclusive content here:

Xwan • 2 min read
Mapex M-Series Shells, Evans Tom Heads, Rhythm Trader Snare w/Remo Head
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Mapex M-Series Shells, Evans Tom Heads, Rhythm Trader Snare w/Remo Head

The Story

Every instrument has its story that’s much more than the mere investment itself, which usually lends itself to its character. With each piece in the arsenal, the Mapex M-Series is no exception. The first demo recordings for the Good God Father single, [[Waves]], were actually done on another kit altogether, with many of the same pieces that managed to survive the fire that burned away much of the foundational equipment. That kit was a dark red Gretsch Blackhawk kit with some random Sabian cymbals, or even just some stock cymbals. This was the drum sound for [[Waves]], with the Rhythm Trader 14" snare that managed to survive along with the 20" Sabian crash and the 14" hi-hats.

Xwan • 4 min read
Good God Father's Xwan - Guitar Rig Rundown
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Good God Father's Xwan - Guitar Rig Rundown

Xwan Pours through his full signal chain from his 2025 performance rig to breakdown the essential nuts and bolts of the Good God Father tone.

To get a sense for the Good God Father guitar sounds, Sean Lewis aka Xwan Solo, lead singer and guitarist, walks through his full signal chain from start to finish. Building a complex series of tones and sounds to flesh out the dynamic catalog of Good God Father’s sound. Since the song catalog has a demanding array of colors, from silk glistening clean tones, large reverbs and delays, to biting overdriven blues tones with that sort of warm buttery harmonic vintage distortion. But the demands don’t end there, as there are times where a dry percussive amp distortion for the more aggressive metal riffs is needed, all the way up to blistering spongey fuzz for thick carpets of power chord thickness. All of these are required to carve the listening environment to open the walls to reveal the spiritual landscape behind the veil.

Xwan • 4 min read