Kickstarter

You love the "Thing" and you want to do something and this is what you can afford. We appreciate it. We will strum a chord for you.

One download of any three songs on the soundtrack to "Demand Your Independents!".

A "Demand Your Independents!" bumper sticker and the guitar strumming.

Digital down load of 2 unreleased songs from the movie "Demand Your Independents" & any three from the soundtrack, the bumper sticker and the above chord strumming.

A "Demand Your Independents!" Poster and all of the above.

An outgoing phone message from Matt or Randy for your voice mail.

The complete album as a digital download.

A Black Potatoe - Clinton, NJ t-shirt from the 2012 Black Potatoe Music Festival.

A copy of the "Demand Your Independents!" CD.

Same as the above, except this CD is autographed by the Thing

An autographed copy of the "Demand Your Independents!" CD and an autographed copy of the Matt Angus "Matt Angus" CD.

A hand written answer to any numeric equation you send to Randy, via us (no guarantee of the answer being correct, but Randy will give it his best effort). The autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum.

E-mail us your photo and Matt will draw a stick figure version of you and sign it. The autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum.

4 CDS. The soundtrack autographed by the "Thing" and the Matt Angus "Matt Angus" CD, Matt Angus Thing "Political Pop" CD & Angus "Face the Day" CD.

2 Tickets and VIP Passes to the November 24th, 2012 CD release of the Album at The Pattenburg Tavern in Pattenburg, NJ (first full gig by The Thing at Pattenburg Tavern in over 10 years). Total of 4 CDs including the Autographed CD, Angus - Face the Day, The Matt Angus Thing - Political Pop, Matt Angus - Matt Angus and Demand Your Independents bumper sticker.

Dinner with Matt at the Hackettstown KFC and the autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum. Limited to 3 for health reasons. Thank you in the Album credits.

Dinner with Randy at Gatwyns II (drinks separate as per kickstarter rules) in Lake Hopatcong. The autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum. Thank you in the album credits.

A 2 hour kayak adventure with Randy on Lake Hopatcong (person must have their own Kayak) and the autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum. Thank you in the album credits.

A 2 hour biking adventure with Randy in Northern NJ (person must have their own bike) and the autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum. Thank you in the album credits.

Lunch with Matt at the Palm in NYC and then a private tour of a Grammy winning recording studio, a studio we will use in the production of the CD. An autographed copy of the CD.

A autographed poster from the "Demand Your Independents!" concert in 2007 featuring the Matt Angus Thing. The posters are limited and are signed by The Matt Angus Thing, Bernard Purdie, Bernie Worrell & Garth Hudson. A thank you on the CD and an autographed copy of the CD. Very rare, 2 available.

An autographed poster of the 2006 Pinetop Perkins/Matt Angus Thing show at the Stanhope House. Autographed by both Pinetop Perkins and Matt Angus. This is very rare, maybe 5 in existence. A thank you on the CD and an autographed copy of the CD. Limited to 1.

An evening hang with Randy and Matt (you can go solo or bring a friend). Dinner at a fine eating establishment (not KFC - drinks are excluded per Kickstarter rules) and a movie, your choice of movie and then a hang at Randyland Studios. The autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum. Thank you on in the album credits.

You choice of an acoustic version of any cover song you like recorded by Matt, Randy and "The Thing Singers". Thank you on in the album credits.

An 8 song acoustic set at your residence with Matt, Randy and one of "The Thing Singers" (must be within 100 miles of Bridgewater, NJ or additional travel and lodging may apply). The autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum. Thank you on in the album credits.

An original song (your theme) written by Matt and recorded acoustically.

Sing back-up on a previously unreleased Pinetop Perkins/Matt Angus Thing track at Randyland Studios in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Yes, that is correct, you will be on what is maybe the last ever released new/original song featuring blues legend Pinetop Perkins. Your name in the album credits as backup singer. The autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum.

A 8 song Acoustic Gospel brunch set at your residence with Matt, Randy and 4 of "The Thing Singers" (must be within 100 miles of Bridgewater, NJ or additional travel and lodging may apply). Thank you on in the album credits.

Weekend (Fri, Sat) in Atlantic City with the Matt Angus Thing. Two night stay for you and a guest at the Tropicana. Dinner with "The Thing" at The Palm on Friday night. Saturday night dinner at either Hooters, the Hard Rock or House of Blues (yes, cheezy, but still a little rock n'roll - again drinks excluded via kickstarter rules) and then a showing of whatever is at the IMAX Theater and then a 3 song acoustic set in your hotel room. You must leave your own credit card for incidentals, so we would not recommend going Keith Moon on the room. The autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum. Thank you on in the album credits. Only 1 available, airfare not included, you must provide your own transportation to AC.

The Matt Angus Thing will come to you. Any gig, any where (almost, no political rallies or politically affiliated gigs). You will get the full 4 piece Matt Angus Thing with 4 "Thing Singers" for one 90 minute set. You get to make the set list, based on previously performed material and recordings. (must be within 120 miles of Bridgewater, NJ or additional travel and lodging may apply). The autographed copy of the CD, the poster, the two unreleased digital downloads, the bumper sticker and the guitar strum. Thank you on in the album credits.

Matt's 1915-1919 Gibson Guitar (the date has not be verified - but thought to be 1917) autographed by Pinetop Perkins, Honeyboy Edwards and Louisiana Red. Thank you on the CD and a copy of the CD autographed. Limited to 1, because there is only 1.

Weekend in Reno (Fri & Sat night) with members of The Matt Angus Thing with a guided tour from Tom Gordon. Two nights for you and a guest at the Peppermill in one of the Imperial suites. Airfare for two from anywhere in the continental US. Dinner on Friday night at the all-you-can-eat LOBSTER buffet at Boomtown Casino (drinks not included as per kickstarter rules) and then off for a night of live music. Saturday during the day get a tour of Historic Carson City, with tour guide Tom Gordon & then a tour of the Imirage Studios during the day and then dinner at the Sterling's Seafood Steakhouse (drinks not included as per kickstarter rules) followed by a public performance of Matt with a band from Reno. A thank you on the CD and an autographed copy of the CD. Limited to 2, because it would be cool to do twice.

A weekend in the Napa Valley with The Matt Angus Thing (Thur, Fri, Sat). This package includes three night stay for two, airfare for two from anywhere in the continental US, three bike tours (accompanied by Randy) and visits to the wineries (as per kickstarter rules, you must purchase your own tasting packages). Dinner each night with members of "The Thing" and a private acoustic show at one of the wineries. A thank you on the CD and an autographed copy of the CD. Limited to 1.