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Texas Guitar Quartet

Houston, TX

Since its inception in 2005 as a graduate student group, the Texas Guitar Quartet has firmly established a reputation as the premier guitar ensemble in Texas. Isaac Bustos, Jonathan Dotson, Alejandro Montiel and Joseph Williams II have individually garnered... view more

  1. on April 27
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    Texas Guitar Quartet
    Posted project update #7

    CD Update

    Hello everyone,

    We apologize for the delay in getting your rewards out to you. We're getting together next Wednesday to sign the CDs, and hopefully get those out to you within the next couple of weeks. 

    If you haven't had a chance to listen to the CDs, there are previews on CD Baby and iTunes. It might help hold you over until your rewards arrive in the mail.

    Expect a survey soon asking for your mailing address.

    TxGQ

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  2. on March 14
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    Texas Guitar Quartet
    Posted project update #6

    Done!

    Dear Kickstarter backers,

    As you read this, the master recording is on its way to California for replication. It should come back to us around the last week in March or first week in April, which means we will start shipping your copy soon (if you ordered a physical copy).

    As for those of you who donated at the $10 level, will expect an email with a special download code where you will be able to download your digital copy of Red. 

    We are incredibly proud of this recording. From the artwork to the tracks to the quality of the production. We could not have done this without you!

    Please enjoy a free preview of three of our tracks over here

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  3. on January 16
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    Texas Guitar Quartet
    Posted project update #5

    Thank you

    A sincere and resounding thank you to everyone that pledged a donation to our debut album! Without the backing of a major (or minor) label, producing a recording can be extremely difficult, so again, thank you for helping!

    We are now working harder than we've worked before to put RED into your hands as soon as possible (check out the picture of us in the studio). Yesterday, we laid down the Lhoyer, as well as Castilla, and they are going to sound fantastic! We can't wait for you to listen to it. 

    We'll continue to send updates as they happen. Until next time...

    TxGQ

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  4. on January 15
    Funded!

    TxGQ debut recording needs your support! by Texas Guitar Quartet

    The TxGQ needs your help in raising funds for the production costs of our debut recording!

    • 112% funded $4,495 pledged
    • 96 backers
    • Funded Jan 15, 2012
  5. on January 9
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    Texas Guitar Quartet
    Posted project update #4

    Success!!!

    Hello everyone,

    We are now 100% funded for our debut recording! We are thrilled beyond belief that because of your kind donations, we will now be able to bring you our debut recording in a few short months.

    We are going into the KUHF studios in a few days to record with Brad in what will certainly be intense marathon sessions. 

    Expect a message from us soon where we will ask you (privately, of course) for your mailing information so that we can send you your rewards. 

    Thank you for your support!

    The Texas Guitar Quartet

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        Jesus Villarreal on January 9

        Way to go! I can't wait to hear the CD.

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        Benjamin Beirs on January 13

        Congrats guys, I know how good it feels to reach that goal!!!!


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  6. on January 4
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    Texas Guitar Quartet
    Posted project update #3

    Happy New Year!

    Hello everyone,

    With just ten days to go to the end of our pledge drive, we have finally crossed the $3000 mark! It goes without saying that without your support, this wouldn't be possible, and I'm confident that we will meet our goal.

    Please continue to help us by sending an email with a link to our project to anyone who might be interested in pledging.

    Here's to a great 2012!

    The Texas Guitar Quartet

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  7. on December 12
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    Texas Guitar Quartet
    Posted project update #2

    Incredible!

    Thanks to everyone that has graciously pledged thus far! We have reached the halfway point of our Kickstarter campaign, with 33 days left to go. 

    Now is the time to step up, and help us reach our goal quickly. If you can, please post this link to your social networking site of choice to help spread the word.

    Once you're done, here's a live performance from our Atlanta concert. This is the third movement of the title piece, Red. Please enjoy!

    Cells making cells making cells.

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  8. on December 5
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    Nice!
  9. on November 19, 2011
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    Texas Guitar Quartet
    Posted project update #1

    Wow!

    Only three days after its launch, and our project is already 27% funded! Thank you all for your kindness and support.

    We still need help spreading the word about this project, so if you can, please post a link of our project to your Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or your social networking site of choice so that we can reach our goal quickly and get our recording out to you sooner.

    We can't do this without you!

    TxGQ

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  10. on November 19, 2011
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