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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 19, 2011.
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Laura will send you one track from the record BEFORE it is released to thank you for giving what you could.
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I don't need anything. I just want to support Laura. OR if you don't see what you want email teamcortese@lauracortese.com to create your dream package.
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SECRET RECORDINGS: Receive THREE secret Mp3s available exclusively to Kickstarter donors of the experimental arrangement sessions emailed directly to you when my successful campaign closes.
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DIGITAL ALBUM: Receive a digital download of the album before it is available anywhere else. [and all previous rewards]
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THE VALUE of $20: I will make you a PERSONAL mix CD and design the cover. Pick from one of these four varieties... a) Top Ten Trad Tracks b) Jams from the Jedi days c) New things you've never heard d) Laura's Mystery Mix
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THE EP SERIES: Receive all three of Laura's recently released EPs (The Acoustic Project, "Two Amps, One Microphone" and Simple Heart). [and all previous rewards]
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PHYSICAL ALBUM: Receive an autographed physical copy of the album in the mail (shipping included) before it is released, a signed copy of a thank you poster sketched by me and a SECOND copy of the CD to give to a friend. [and all previous rewards]
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11th Hour Upgrade: If you up your donation to $50, you will get a 5 song download consisting of: 5 cover songs, performed by me and selected democratically (BY YOU) from a list of 10 - This will be in addition to the other prizes offered at the level you pledge. The 5 song sampler goes to anyone who donates at least $50. So, if you've already pledged that amount, you'll get it too!
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7" VINYL and HANDWRITTEN LYRIC SHEET: Receive a 7" vinyl of two of the songs (plus you can vote on which two we press) courtesy of United Record Pressing along with one handwritten, signed lyric sheet of your choice of my songs. Includes doodles in the margins. [and all previous rewards]
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TWO GUEST LIST SPOTS: Receive a hand made invitation including two free tickets to a secret Kickstarter Donors only full band show in NYC, The Boston Area or The Bay Area (I'll make cookies)…We will add cities as we get 25 donors or more in that area. [and all previous rewards]
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VINTAGE SHOPPING TRIP: Experience a vintage store shopping trip with me where I help you find something cute that you will love forever. This will take approximately 1.5 hours of shopping and is subject to agreeing on a date and location that works for both of us! [and all previous rewards]
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LESSON or CO-WRITTING or CHAT: Experience a 1 hour lesson or co-writing session with me, in person if I happen to be in your town in the next 6 months otherwise on SKYPE. If you aren't a musician or musician to be, we can also just have cappuccinos and discuss travel, current events, fashion or food. [and all previous rewards]
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PERSONAL VIDEO: Pick a cover song or favorite tune and i'll record a solo version of me playing it live (with a dedication to you) and upload it to youtube...so you can brag about it! [and all previous rewards]
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COOKING LESSON: Learn to make Pasta the way my Nonna taught me...and dinner for 3 plus ME! Including homemade ice cream for dessert…wine included. You can come with me to the grocery store and plan the menu with me all on my tab. **If you are wheat free...I can also teach you to make some incredible wheat free dishes from Castelsilano, Reggio Calabria. [and all previous rewards]
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ORIGINAL ART by ADAM AGEE: Receive a framed matted original sketch by Adam Agee (http://www.poeticcreative.com) who has designed my album art since Even the Lost Creek. He is one of the most creative artists I know. [and all previous rewards]
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A SONG FOR YOU: Your life in music. Send me a story, tell me one over the phone or let me interview you about your life and I'll turn it into a song or tune (your choice), record a solo version of it and email you the exclusive MP3. Plus I'll put your name in the liner notes of the record! [and all previous rewards except sketch by Adam Agee which is a limited reward]
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PRIVATE HOUSE PARTY EXPERIENCE: The band member of my choosing and I will come to your home and play a show for you. Invite your friends (50 or less) and I'll let you make the set list (Cost includes travel within the Continental US only; Outside the US, you pay travel but we'll be happy to visit). Plus I'll put your name in the liner notes of the record! [and all previous rewards except sketch by Adam Agee which is a limited reward]
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Laura Cortese is an artist and an entertainer. Born in San Francisco, living in Massachusetts, Laura has been touring with her fiddle, her songs and her friends since 2004. She has played shows in Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands as well as 42 U.S. states.
Need a little word spreading help. AOL Spinner has Pine up for FREE download today only. I would be very grateful for any Facebook/twitter or Email spreading of the link. We want people to hear the music.
http://www.spinner.com/2012/01/13/the-poison-oaks-pine-free-download/
@thepoisonoaks
Xo,
Laura
Yes!
http://thepoisonoaks.spinshop.com/
yay. But your reward is in the mail so it should be at your door shortly.
~Laura
Is "Pine" available for digital download?
When are you going to send out the rewards for your kickstarter supporters?
Congratulations Laura, fantastic that you surpassed your goal! I think you're fab and wish you the best success. XO
Go Laura, GO!! You might just make $12K or MORE.
Ding Ding Ding -- you're past 10K!!!
Hey!.. there you go... Wish you All the best :) !!!
I found your site rather haphazardly, became intrigued, listened and watched and a fan was born. I just can't wait to hear more! Your sound is so unique, and yet I felt at home with it right away. (I really shouldn't try to describe it, bc I'm not doing it justice.) And your video is really good, too. You've got quite a presence, Laura. I'll be telling other people, too. Good luck -- I know you're going to do well! ---Christie p.s. I just noticed that my son, Jesse Harper, and his wife, Kate, and fans, too. Small little, tiny little, strange little world.
Hey La-ta-zee who loves ya baby?!?!?!
Laura, We would donate $1,000,000 if we had it. That is how much we love you in the Chick House. Best of luck with this undertaking and we look forward to the album. We would be purchasing it regardless.
Shane and Perrin Chick
South Berwick Maine