At the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, I got stuck in Riga, Latvia while on tour. I ended up writing a lot of new music as a form of self-therapy. I also started a fundraising campaign to gather some money for a few people associated with Arms and Sleepers who had suddenly lost all work due to the pandemic. As part of that fundraiser, I wrote 3 songs which were exclusively available to the donors. I am now finally releasing these songs to the public.

I found it appropriate to release this music to the rest of the world now as many of us are experiencing covid hangover. And especially as we concluded 2022 & started the new year with the hope of better days ahead. These songs are an ode to those initial confusing moments in March 2020, forever embedded in our collective psyche.
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Nobody move! There's blood on the floor. And yr grls can't find their hearts. Thanks to whispered romance classic- "To Have and To Hold" by Patricia Gaffney.
Sebastian has everyone's fave romance hero first name and a brand new estate in an idyllic country town. Total snoozefest, but then most things are to Sebby. That is, until a captivating former-con with (gasp) SHORT hair named Rachel captures his fancy AND his rather horrid whimsy. Will these two be one another's reckoning in a good way or a bad way?
Are historical romances actually written about three times - the setting, the publication year, and the time it is read in? How can a text deconstruct while bolstering conservative sexual politic? CAN "the help" consent???

160: 2 HAVE 2 HOLD - To Have And To Hold By Patricia Gaffney

A Review of 'To Have And To Hold' - Hull Truck Theatre

A Review of Hull Truck Theatre's - 'To Have and To Hold'

Pop love song about a girl who followed her heart down a rabbit hole, looking for someone to have and to hold.

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Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!

'What Tomorrow Brings'
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