It's been two LONG years since the release of Embers To Ashes. It's time. Getting the gang back together to record my sophomore album.
Hey there!! It's Bonnie Whitmore. I want to say thank you so much for being part of this kickstarter campaign. You are making it possible for me to keep doing what I love and to bring more of my music to you. My sincerest thanks!
As for my story....
First of all, I want to say I LOVE my last record Embers To Ashes. "You Gonna Miss Me" from that release was in the top 10 songs for 2011 in the Dallas Observer. I don't know if you realize how odd a thing it is for an artist to say,
but we truly are our own worst enemy when it come to our art. However,
I loved making that record, and 90 percent of the reason why, was the people who were part of it.
For this new record, I get to go back in the studio with my crew:
producer, Chris Masterson (also playing guitar), engineer Steve Christensen, Falcon Valdez on drums, George Reiff on bass, and my sister Eleanor Whitmore on vocals and fiddle. Let me tell you my friends, it does NOT get any better than this. I would take these guys to World Series of recording and
WIN, and I am lucky enough to call them family.
You may also know Chris and Eleanor as The Mastersons and from playing in Steve Earle's band, among other projects. This is the same cast and crew that recorded the highly acclaimed record, Birds Fly South, from The Mastersons.
The music business has never been easy, and now more then ever, an artist
has to really be passionate about what they do in order to stick with it. I know I can't make this record without the help from you. I can't express how grateful I am that we have the ability to reach out to so many and that so many are willing to help!
NEWS!!!!
New Video! Episode Duex. This one I got a little help from my friend, Hayes Carll.Or just click the link!
Risks and challenges Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
There are plenty of risk in putting out an album, but I've found that most of that is dealt with outside of the recording process. Promotion and touring is the riskiest part of any album.
I've got all the players, I got the studio, and I got the songs so all that's left is the funds to make it happen!
FAQ
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No, this is not my home. It's owned by a very good friend, Beth Danzingers (as listed in the credits) who graciously helped me out because she believes in this project. The video is a light hearted joke at my expense to show the hard times of being a musician. There will be more videos with the same theme coming soon!
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IT TAKES TWO or this case $5! Two song digital sampler from the record, two weeks prior to its release.
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HARD COPY! Advance digital download, as well as a hard copy of the new full length album hand numbered and autographed personally by me.
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LITTLE EXTRA Hard copy of the new record. Advanced digital download of the record as well as an exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the record.
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B WHITMORE PACKAGE! Bonnie Whitmore package! Hard copy of new album along with Embers To Ashes, and my first little known album Picking Up Pieces all with personalized autograph. This also includes Advanced digital download along with exclusive acoustic digital demos.
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DOZEN REASONS! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the record as well as a hard copy of the new full length album with personalized autograph and hand numbered and signed lyric sheet two weeks before the release in *APRIL*. You will also receive a dozen hand made B's Bakery cookies that will be shipped to you directly in time for the holidays!!
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THIS ONE GOES OUT TO! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the record as well as a hard copy of the new full length album with personalized autograph and hand numbered and signed lyric sheet two weeks before the release. I will also learn and perform a song of your choosing (within reason ie nothing vulgar or impossible) and will post it on my website, youtube and facebook pages with dedication to you.
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THE WHOLE WHITMORE ENCHILADA! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the new record as well as hard copies of the new full length album, Embers To Ashes, PIcking Up Pieces, Daddy and the Divas, Pretty Pennies all with personalized autographs from myself, Eleanor Whitmore, Alex Whitmore and Marti Whitmore. Included in this Whitmore Package will be promo shots of Daddy and the Divas also autographed by both Daddy and the Divas and I'll throw in a T-shirt in your size!
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IT'S PIE! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the new record as well as a hard copy of the new full length album two weeks prior to the release in **APRIL**. You will also receive a T-Shirt in your size. I will also bake and ship you a home made B's Bakery Pie for your Holiday celebration!! Choose from FRESH Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, or Chess Pie.
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SKYPE CONCERT! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the new record as well as a hard copy of the new full length album with personalize signature two weeks prior to the release and T-shirt. You will also giet a personal 30 min skype concert with me, and additionally I'll guest list you +1 on any release show you come to.
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VIP WHITMORE PACKAGE! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the new record as well as a hard copy of the new full length album with personalize signature two weeks prior the release plus a T-shirt! You will be my honorary VIP at any release show you choose. VIP gets you +1 back stage (if there is one), Poster from the show, you'll help me make the set list, PLUS dinner with me before the show, and festivities after the show.
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HOUSE CONCERT! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the new record as well as a hard copy of the new full length album with signature two weeks prior the release and T-shirt. I will also come and perform a house concert for you and your friends. **This will need to be set up well in advance** and house concerts outside of TX will have an addendum for travel.
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SKYPE IN STUDIO!! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the new record as well as a hard copy of the new full length album with signature two weeks prior the release and T-shirt. You will also get to skype with me and the players in the studio Sunday Dec 16th!! You will also get to be my honorary VIP +1 at any release show of your choosing.
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SUGAR DADDY/MAMA!! Advance digital download and exclusive all acoustic EP of demos from the new record as well as hard copies of the new full length album for you and 4 of your friends/family with signature two weeks prior to the release and T-shirts. You'll get the full VIP treatment for you and your friends/family at any release show you choose. I will come and play a House Concert for you and your friends/family AND bake a cake for your birthday/event. **Exclusions on wedding**
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
