COVER SONG MP3. You'll get an mp3 of an acoustic cover rendition that only Kickstarter Backers will have. Vote on which song you most want to hear. Plus you’ll get access to exclusive album updates.

THE ALBUM [plus Cover MP3 & Updates]. High-quality download of full-length album with cover art guaranteed on Aug 16, weeks before it’s released to the public.

DIGITAL FAN = PRIVATE WEB CONCERT + ACOUSTIC DEMO ALBUM [plus all rewards above]. The Web Concert features me & my acoustic, playing whatever songs you want. Keep those requests coming. Plus you’ll get an Acoustic Demo Album that takes you behind-the-scenes of each song on the album. Whenever I get an idea for a new song I record it on my phone. You’ll get all album songs in their most original form, which usually consists of me, an acoustic guitar & lots of temporary lyrics.

PHOTOBOOTH STRIPS WITH LYRICS [New "Limited" item posted on 6/8. Doesn’t include any other rewards]. These are the actual photobooth strips taken for the “Looking For A Feeling…” cover shoot. Not digital, film! There are only 24 of them. I’ll write out some lyrics from your favorite song off the LFAFYNKYN album on the back & sign it. Take a look at one here: http://tinyurl.com/3jszsdy Note: Requires creation of separate Kickstarter profile. Read more in the left column.

ANALOG FAN = POLAROID FROM STUDIO + HANDWRITTEN LYRIC SHEET + LIMITED EDITION POSTER [plus all rewards above]. You’ll get a one-of-a-kind 4.25 x 3.4" instant color photograph taken at the studio, dated, signed & mailed to your door. A tangible, badass memento. It might look something like this: http://tinyurl.com/3t84yoh. Plus, I will hand-write the lyrics to the V.E. song of your choice (old or new) on a piece of 8.5x11" paper, sign it & send to you for you to frame & put on the wall. Finally, you’ll get an 11x17 album poster exclusive to Kickstarter. For shipment outside U.S., please add additional $7 to your pledge.

MUSIC JUNKY = LIVE WEB FEED OF REHEARSAL/STUDIO + ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS + I'LL SING YOUR OUTGOING MESSAGE [plus all rewards above]. You’ll get an advance listen to the album as you watch my band & I at rehearsal, working on the songs. Send us questions in real time. Then you’ll be able to watch us for one day actually record the songs in the studio in Omaha. You can say you were there when it happened! In addition, the band & I will hold an online session in which we teach you how to play a few songs off the new album. Maybe even some old tunes too if you say pretty please. Finally, I’ll get out my guitar & record you a personalized ditty that you can use as your outgoing message. It might go something like: "Ronda ain't home, she's doing something better than talking to you...oooh, oooh, oohh!" Or something sweeter if you want to keep your friends.

AUTOGRAPHED & FRAMED VINYL COVERS [plus all rewards above] I’ve had these hanging on my wall, now they can be yours. Only 1 of each album: Fifteen Minute, both Slow Down Kids, Sunlight, Woodstock, Daggers & LFAFYNKYN. Here’s what they look like: http://tinyurl.com/42ru2xd First come, first served. Requests for specific albums will be granted in the order pledges are received. Silver frame, size 13x13”. Add $15 for shipping outside US.

RARE V.E. COLLECTABLES [plus all rewards above]. Complete your VE collection! Package includes signed press photos, posters, stickers & 5 out-of-print albums & singles. See every item here: http://tinyurl.com/3qktrkp For shipment outside U.S., please add additional $15 to your pledge.

HANG BACKSTAGE WITH THE BAND [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. At a future show, gain early admission via my personal guestlist, watch soundcheck, and hang backstage before & after performance. Learn the entire pre-show ritual. We'll even let you select a song for the setlist. Only valid for NJ/NY show. Travel not included. Must be 18 or accompanied by parent/guardian.

PAINTING OF ME ON VINYL [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. Image of me on an actual 12" vinyl record, handpainted by artist Mike Ferrari. I'll sign the front & the artist will sign the back. Only 5 will be made! I want one for myself, dammit. Check out all Mike's vinyl paintings at mikeferrari.net and see an approximation of the VE painting here: http://tinyurl.com/3vx5zps For shipment outside U.S., please add additional $15 to your pledge.

WE'LL RECORD SONG OF YOUR CHOOSING [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. Pick any song--your favorite cover or one of your own originals--and we’ll record it at the studio & send you an MP3 download. Have an unfinished song you want me to help finish, I can do that too. If you can make it to the NJ/NY area for a show, we'll put you on the guestlist, let you hang backstage & play your song live for you! If you're not local, we'll shoot it all on video & send it to you.

PERFORM WITH THE BAND [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. Fulfill your dream of being a rockstar! Play any instrument and/or sing alongside me & the band on any one VE song of your choosing at an upcoming live show. Scream "shock" into the mic. Bash on the drums. Play cowbell. Or screw it, do the Courtney Cox dance. It's up to you. Includes all the perks included in the HANG BACKSTAGE reward above. Only valid for NJ/NY show. Travel to show not included. Must be 18 if hanging backstage.

I'LL WRITE YOU A SONG [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. The Val Emmich Song Shop reopens, briefly. You send me subject matter & I'll write you a full-length acoustic song named after you & send it back to you as an MP3. Read fan reviews from the last Song Shop at valemmich.com/songshop.

ORIGINAL ALBUM COVER PAINTING [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. The actual original 16x23 painting by Mike Ferrari used for the cover of the new album. The image that started it all. See it here: http://tinyurl.com/3n23j8s

ORIGINAL ALBUM NOTEBOOK [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. My personal notebook for this album featuring lyrics, ideas, planning, plotting, doodling & random hysteria. All my inner most thoughts over a 6-month period. I shouldn’t be sending this out into the world, but I really want this album made. View sample page: http://tinyurl.com/4y5fm34

MY "PRETTY PLEASE" GUITAR [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. My personal one-of-a-kind Martin acoustic-electric guitar handpainted by me. I will miss this thing. Please treat her well. Comes with hard shell case w/ Val Emmich sticker on it. Will only ship within U.S. View guitar here: http://tinyurl.com/3vxsbkp

PRIVATE ACOUSTIC SHOW ANYWHERE IN U.S. [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. I’ll travel to your town, have dinner with you, then play in your house for you & your friends. You choose all the songs. Please don't murder me & dump my body in a river. Party on. Does not include travel & lodging. Must add later for airfare & one-night's lodging, unless otherwise supplied. We can work this out together.