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on April 22, 2011
Kelcy
Posted project update #13Packages Mailed + CD Release #2: Shreveport
Post CommentHello all!
Quick update on some things. Backers outside of Louisiana should be on the lookout for their packages. I mailed most of them on Thursday and delivered some personally as well. Tonight is the CD Release in Shreveport (7pm @ Bear's on Fairfield), so if you're in North Louisiana, please try to make it out to pick up your goodies. If you're not there tonight, I'll try to get them out to you tomorrow and next week.
The Shreveport Times featured a nice Q&A with me in today's Preview, so if you'd like to check it out, visit them here.
Details for tonight's show are:
Friday, April 22nd - Bear's on Fairfield
7pm - Meet 'n Greet for Kickstarter Backers
8pm-10pm - Music!
Cover: $5 - which goes to our travel expenses & rent.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Shreveport, and I'm looking forward to hearing from all of you all over the place about the album. Be on the lookout!
Best regards and many thanks,
kMae
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on April 4, 2011
Kelcy
Posted project update #12CD Release #1: New Orleans
Post Commenthttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200812553282521#!/event.php?eid=200812553282521
Hello fellow Pennies holders! The first CD Release Party and opportunity to pick up your goodies is nearly here. If you are in or around the New Orleans area, please make plans to attend. Please see the event details below or click on the link above to count yourself in the number attending. Thanks and looking forward to a great evening! - kMae
PS - Here's a first listen at "Down to the River," which features opener Joe Adragna on some background vocals. Hope you like!
Friday, April 15 at 9:00pm - April 16 at 12:00am LocationCarrollton Station (http://www.carrolltonstation.com) 8140 Willow St.New Orleans, LAKelcy Mae's latest album, Pennies in Hand, has arrived, so arrive in style 4/15 for the premier! Pre-party starts at 9pm for Kickstarter backers, their friends, and early birds who want a jump on the fun. Bluegrass masters, The Ramblin' Letters, kick off the pre-party at 9pm, allowing generous project backers time to pick up their goodies and merch. While the meet 'n greet is conveniently set up for Kickstarter fans, anyone can... come on in and enjoy the music and a first-look at the album, t-shirts and bandanas. Come one, come all. At 10pm, the official party begins with a dimming of the lights and a performance by Joe Adragna, talented singer, writer and performer extraordinaire. Enjoy his set, and perhaps find yourself going home with a copy of Pennies in Hand & a copy of Joe's awesome debut, Fall Back. At 10:45, you better believe it, miss Kelcy Mae and her loyal band of bands takes the stage and makes your little heart flutter. They'll be playing songs from the new album as well as favorites from The Times Compiled, mixed in with a surprise or two. This is the show of shows, people. See you there! -
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on March 17, 2011
Kelcy
Posted project update #11Songs are up!
Post CommentHello lovelies!
Five songs from Pennies in Hand have made their way on to the world wide web. You can find the title track attached here, and you can listen to the four other songs I've posted at either of these two sites:
Reverbnation/kelcymae
Myspace.com/kelcymae
I can't wait to hear what you think. Happy Saint Patrick's Day.
Love,
kMae
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on March 9, 2011
Kelcy
Posted project update #10Release Update!
Post CommentHello my generous ones!
I hope those of you in Louisiana had a great Mardi Gras and that the rest of you have been enjoying these past few spring-like weeks. I've got some updates for you regarding your goodies and the album's release.
First, let me say that if you have not logged in and filled out the survey requesting the specifics on your goodies, please do so now. Now now. I have to begin making my orders and if I don't know what you want (t-shirt size, etc.) I may not order the right amount. So, again, if you have not filled out the survey, please make haste.
Second, the album will be making its first appearances into the world in April! I will hold two CD Release parties, one in New Orleans, LA, and one in Shreveport, LA. Those who are able to attend those will receive their goodies at a Meet & Greet to be scheduled before each show. Those who live elsewhere or who are not able to make it will have their goodies mailed or delivered. Please mark the dates (times of the meet & greets will be determined later, but will occur in the early evening):
Friday, April 15, 2011 - (New Orleans) Carrollton Station
Friday, April 22, 2011 - (Shreveport) Bear's
I will of course let you know all of the specifics as soon as they are set in stone.
In other great news, some songs from the new album will be posted on the web by week's end if not by the day's end. I will post a second update letting you know where to find them and listen.
Much love and lots of leftover king cake, kMae
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on January 19, 2011
Kelcy
Posted project update #9Recording Update (#2)
Post CommentThe album is nearly finished! Almost all of the actual recording is complete and we've begun final mixing on the songs. Once that's done, it'll get all polished up in mastering and then printed on shiny CDs for your listening pleasure!
Right now I'm looking at a late March/early April release (I know, a lot later than I intended... sorry about that) and that's when you'll be receiving all your goodies.
I'm very proud of the work we've done and think you will be, too. Thanks again for making it possible. If you haven't yet responded to the survey I sent requesting your info (mailing address, t-shirt sizes, etc.) please respond now! I need all that info to know what to order.
Lots of love and lots of pennies,
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on October 25, 2010
Kelcy
Posted project update #8Recording Update #1 (Great news & a possible opportunity for you!)
Friends! A little update (& question) for you:
Recording is well underway. I've logged nearly 60 hours in the studio so far. Drums, bass, rhythm guitar, and vocals are almost all complete. Hopefully this week we'll be able to start overdubbing. I'm thinking banjo, violin, harmonica, lead guitar, uke, piano, and maybe some upright bass here and there. Tom Stern over at Blue Velvet Studio is doing the engineering and we're getting some great sounds. I'm so proud of all we've accomplished so far, and we're only about halfway there.
Also, some great news... Local New Orleans artist (and one of my favorites), Layla Messkoub has agreed to work with me on the album art. Layla is extremely talented, and I highly recommend checking out her work for possible placement in your very own living room: www.laylamesskoub.com.
And now the big question: Are you interested in appearing on the album? I need several voices for a couple different refrains at the end of the title track "Pennies in Hand." I want to offer my generous backers the first opportunity at singing on the track. Right now, I'm trying to get an idea of how many of you are interested in participating. You'd have to be available in New Orleans. If you are interested, leave a comment under the "Comments" tab and let me know by saying, "I wanna sing!" Project backers only! If enough people want to do it and I can find a way to make it happen, I'll email you all back with more info. Like I said, I'm just trying to gauge interest at this point.
Alrighty, y'all. I gotta get back to work.
Much love!
-kMae
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on October 7, 2010
Kelcy
backed a project
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We are illustrating Hypothetical Futures for overlooked, neglected buildings in New Orleans -- and need your help to print the results for the public.
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107% funded $4,197 pledged
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- Funded Oct 21, 2010
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on October 5, 2010
Kelcy
Posted project update #7The official beginning has begun!
Post CommentJust to let you all know, I've been rehearsing over the last two weeks with drummer Kyle Sharamitaro and bassist Owen Romero to lay down the initial tracks for Pennies in Hand next week! I've reserved some recording time at local Blue Velvet Studio, and the project will soon be under way!
How exciting is that?!
I'm stoked. This thing is gonna rock, and it's all thanks to YOU.
Will be in touch soon!
-kMae
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on September 9, 2010Funded!
Kelcy Mae's "Pennies in Hand" Album Project by Kelcy
N.O., LA trad roots/rock fusion artist, Kelcy Mae, wants to follow up her promising '07 debut with an even more professional & well-crafted 2nd album.
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117% funded $6,437 pledged
- 97 backers
- Funded Sep 09, 2010
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on September 8, 2010
Kelcy
Posted project update #6Our last chance!
Post CommentThe whole thing ends so soon! Tomorrow!
This is our last chance to spread the word, so please, click the links on the Project Home page to share this with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and by e-mail. Let's see how far past the goal we can get with this thing. The music won't suffer for it, I guaraaaantee it!
It's almost studio time!
(cue fireworks)
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Kelcy
New Orleans, LA
Kelcy joined Kickstarter on June 30, 2010
ooohhh!!! oohhhh!!! I wanna play, too....However, I can't make it there from Detroit. I'll defer my vocal opportunity to my delightful niece Allison Vertovec.
I wanna dance!!!!
I Want To Sing!