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Darren Nelsen

Atlanta, GA

I'm a composer, guitarist, arranger, and bandleader. My influences are Frank Zappa, Charles Ives, Vernon Reid, Andy Summers, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, SRV, Frank Gambale, Jennifer Batten, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Philip Glass, Howard Skempton, and others.

  1. on January 13
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    Help Fund Jason's Debut Jazz CD "Exodus" by Jason Passmore

    I'm making the move from a side man in local groups to the leader with this debut jazz CD project.

    • 4% funded $90.00 pledged
    • 5 backers
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  2. on September 29
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    Boxcar Fair a Puppet Production by Little Tybee.

    Artist Tom Haney and Little Tybee front man, Brock Scott, collaborate to produce a one of a kind puppet production.

    • 222% funded $11,131 pledged
    • 211 backers
    • Funded Oct 14, 2011
  3. on September 24
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    Darren Nelsen
    Posted project update #16

    Pre-Orders

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  4. on September 24
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    Darren Nelsen
    Posted project update #15

    Album Release Oct. 7, 2011

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  5. on January 1, 2011
  6. on November 20, 2010
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    Darren Nelsen
    commented on a project update

    Sorry to see that this didn't fill. I look forward to seeing/hearing your future work.
  7. on November 18, 2010
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    Darren Nelsen
    Posted project update #13

    Improv album planned for March

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  8. on October 24, 2010
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    Darren Nelsen
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    Oh my, what a trip! Wild.
  9. on October 22, 2010
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    Darren Nelsen
    commented on a project update

    Cool! Congratulations on acquisition of the new toys and thanks for the upgrade!
  10. on October 20, 2010
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    Modular Random Music Sequencer by Marshall Thompson

    A modular randomly composing musical sequencer for circuit bent modified toys and instruments.

    Funding Unsuccessful (11/19/2010)