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Shelly Phelps

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City songstress, Shelly Phelps, is alternately categorized as a sultry rhythm and blues chanteuse, a torchy jazz singer, or a thoughtful singer songwriter. However, her ever-present smoky and soulful voice croons, moans, and belts its way t... view more

  1. on January 21
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    Shelly Phelps
    Posted project update #7

    A long overdue update and helloooo!!

    Hello Beautiful Backers!

    Please excuse my online absence over the past several months. I’ve had my nose to the grindstone and working hard on the CD, but you’ve never been far from my thoughts. I still feel the blessing of your Kickstarter contribution, love, and support every single day.
     
    So … how is your new year going so far? 2011 brought many changes for me and 2012 is going to be an equally exciting one! I am looking forward to bringing the new music to you! There will be a big CD release and I’ll be streaming live so those of you out-of-state and country can join in! I’ll keep you apprised!

    Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be posting all the lyrics and demos to the Beautiful and Burdened Blog, so please check in and give it a look and a listen … oh yeah … and subscribe if you like!

    I’ll also be collecting addresses, T-shirt sizes, etc. so I can send your rewards!

    I would love to hear from you so drop me a line on the blog or send me an email at shellyphelps@yahoo.com and let me know what’s up in your life! MUCH LOVE!

    Peace ya’ll,
    ~Shel

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  2. on April 5, 2011
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    Thank you for those kind and much appreciated words Melvil! I am sending you a giant hug and look forward to the day when I can do that in person ;)
  3. on April 5, 2011
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    Shelly Phelps
    Posted project update #6

    “Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.”

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  4. on March 17, 2011
    Funded!

    Release the Shelly Phelps album, "Beautiful & Burdened" by Shelly Phelps

    Sultry songstress & songwriter, Shelly Phelps will release “Beautiful and Burdened: 13 Vignettes about Seduction, Scandal, and Secrets"

    • 102% funded $5,140 pledged
    • 48 backers
    • Funded Mar 17, 2011
  5. on February 27, 2011
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    Shelly Phelps
    Posted project update #5

    Shelly Phelps & John Randolph Perform Live, Acoustic, & Online!

    Hey gang! I've got 17 days left to reach my goal! To give us a little push, I'm doing an online concert with John Randolph today at 2:00pm CST! Invite your friends! Here's the deets!

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    Shelly Phelps and John Randolph will stream a live, acoustic show via Ustream and StreamJam (a free Facebook application, still in beta but pretty darned cool) on Sunday, February 27 at 2:00 pm CST. Choose your preference below and join us for our online performance ... no matter where you live (mind the timezone)! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! In the meantime, check out how you can help release Shelly's upcoming album, "Beautiful and Burdened". http://kck.st/hZLFqn

    Ustream: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shelly-phelps-live-stream
    StreamJam: http://apps.facebook.com/streamjam

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  6. on February 13, 2011
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    Oh dear ... I'm sorry that video is so loud! LOL
  7. on February 13, 2011
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    Shelly Phelps
    Posted project update #4

    From the bottom of my heart ...

    Hey gang! We've come a long way in less than a month and I am so grateful to each of you! I've recorded a short video to update you on our progress and to make an announcement about an important event coming up! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and your belief in me.

    Check out the Backer Tribute page at my website! http://shellyphelps.com/backers and please continue to share the video and spread the word … You guys are the best and I LOVE YOU!

    ~Shel
    www.shellyphelps.com
    shellyphelps@yahoo.com

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        Shelly Phelps on February 13, 2011

        Oh dear ... I'm sorry that video is so loud! LOL


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  8. on January 30, 2011
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    Shelly Phelps
    Posted project update #3

    Thank you! I adore you!

    It’s been two short weeks since I launched my Kickstarter campaign and we’ve already come a long way! I’ve recorded a short video to update you on my progress and to say thank you right and proper! Please continue to share the video and spread the word … it’s working! I love you!

    ~Shel
    www.shellyphelps.com
    shellyphelps@yahoo.com

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  9. on January 24, 2011
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    Posted project update #2

    The "Beautiful and Burdoned Project" Blog

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  10. on January 24, 2011
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    Posted project update #1

    Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone. ~G.B. Stern

    So, allow me to shout it from the highest mountain! THANK YOU! Wow ... I am feeling so blessed right now! 7 Days, 8 Backers, 11 Percent, 550 Smackers! That's a beautiful beginning and I thank you for your support, friendship, and your pledges. Many of you have shared my Kickstarter video and link on Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and more ... and believe me, that helps tremendously! Thank you for continuing to get the word out. I'm so excited about making this album. The word "passionate" gets thrown around a lot, but I can't find a more fitting word to describe how I feel about writing and recording these songs and sharing them with you.

    Aside from launching the Kickstarter project , I've also launched the "Beautiful and Burdened Project" blog, I've sent each of you a private link and hope you will visit often (and subscribe for daily or weekly updates) to listen to demos, read the stories behind the lyrics, participate in some discussions, and share a secret or two! I also took an afternoon to tour Audyssey Studios in Oklahoma City and recorded three demos that you will find at the blog.

    Next week, I'll have the new website up with a page dedicated to you, the backers of my new album! I'll also be visiting Paige Sound Recording and chatting with some musicians who are interested! (fingers crossed!)

    Thanks again everyone ... I am grateful and humbled by your generosity.

    ~Shel

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