Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 15, 2012.
We are so excited to be having our first rehearsal tonight, as we are confident we will raise the remaining 17% today, the last day of the Kickstarter!! We just need everyone who hasn't been vocal to post about it TODAY!
Let's flood Facebook and get this project off the ground!!
With 70 hours to go to the end of the Kickstarter campaign, May 3rd has been set as the first official day of recording for Traveler!
Presently we are communicating with a female vocalist and a pianist about the possibility of joining the project. The band is still seeking out a violinist and possibly one other musician. Updates will follow!
The dream starts taking shape of reality!
It's now official that two more amazing musicians will be joining A Splinter in the production of the first album: TRAVELER!
Charango player Jose Hernandez from Nazca and drummer Manuk Avedikyan from Valley Circle will be on the CD, bringing a different flavor to some familiar melodies. We are extremely excited in welcoming them onto the record and can't wait to begin the work!!!
You want to back TRAVELER, but haven't found the time? Well here's another reason to do it now!
Now we have those limited edition Splinter guitar picks (seen below), signed by our virtuoso guitarist Aragas, as part of the cool stuff you get for only $25! Grab them now before thery're gone as the first piece of memorabilia from the Best Band of 2011, per ArmenianPulse.com!!
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Funding period
Mar 16, 2012 -
Apr 15, 2012
3 backers
Want a taste? You get a a digital download of 6 songs off of "Traveler" and a mention in a Thank You Note on our Facebook page.
0 backers
Special offer for backers in Armenia!! Digital download of the whole album after the launch or a CD later in 2012 during a concert in Armenia. If we don't end up traveling to Armenia in 2012, you can get a digital download at the end of the year, and a CD whenever we eventually visit. Also a mention in a Thank You Note on our Facebook page.
11 backers
Want the whole thing? You get a CD of "Traveler" (or a code for digital downloading), picked up at the launch of the CD, in LA, and a mention in a Thank You Note on our Facebook page. Add $10 to your pledge per number of additional CDs to be picked up at the same time.
8 backers
Can't pick it up? You get a CD of "Traveler" signed by Ashot, shipped anywhere in the US (add $5 for international shipping), at least a week before the launch, and a mention in a Thank You Note on our Facebook page. Add $12 to your pledge per number of additional signed CDs to be shipped out at the same time.
7 backers
Want more love? You get a CD of "Traveler" signed with a short note by Ashot, shipped anywhere in the world, at least a week before the launch, along with a digital download of the whole album and an Individual Thank You Note on our Facebook page!
2 backers Limited (10 of 12 left)
Procrastination's in your blood? Put it to use! Now you get a limited edition Splinter Guitar Pick, signed by A Splinter's guitarist Aragas, as pictured here, a CD of "Traveler" signed with a short note by Ashot, shipped anywhere in the world, at least a week before the launch, along with a digital download of 6 songs from the album and an Individual Thank You Note on our Facebook page!
10 backers Limited (15 of 25 left)
Want to be at the launch? You get a CD of "Traveler" signed with a short note by Ashot, shipped anywhere in the United States, at least a week before the launch, along with 2 tickets to the Launch of the CD (travel to LA not included ☺), and an Individual Thank You Note on our Facebook page.
0 backers Limited (20 of 20 left)
Want something to remember this experience with? For this pledge, you also receive a limited edition Splinter Guitar Pick, signed by A Splinter's guitarist Aragas, as pictured here and a digital download of the whole album, along with the $50 benefits.
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
You also like the old Lav Eli? You get Lav Eli's rereleased "Lav Eli" album, signed by Gor Mkhitarian, on top of the $50 benefits!
2 backers All gone!
You also like Bei Ru? You can get Bei Ru's signed "Little Armenia" CD on top of the $50 benefits!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
You like comedy too? For this pledge, you get 2 tickets to Ara Basil's next "Ballistic Comedy Show" with Maz Jobrani in May 2012, along with the $60 benefits!
0 backers Limited (9 of 9 left)
What if you were mentioned in the CD? For this pledge get a mention in the "Thank You" part of the CD on top of the $60 benefits
6 backers Limited (4 of 10 left)
You want more love from the band? For this pledge you get 2 BACKSTAGE PASSES to the Launch (travel to LA not included ☺), a CD of "Traveler" signed by the WHOLE BAND, shipped anywhere in the World, at least a week before the launch, a limited and signed Splinter pick and a Digital Download of the album, along with a mention in the Thank You Note in the CD!
0 backers Limited (8 of 8 left)
Want to party with the band? For this pledge, you get 2 tickets to the launch, a CD of "Traveler" signed by the whole band, shipped anywhere in the World, 2 invitations to the Pre-Launch party, where you will have your picture taken with and signed by the whole band!! You also get a Digital Download of the album and a mention in the Thank You Note in the CD!
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
You want to be where the magic happens? For this pledge you get a very special treat! You and a friend get to be present at a RECORDING SESSION with the band at the studio for 2 hours!! You also get 2 tickets to the launch (travel to LA not included ☺), and 2 CDs of "Traveler" signed by the whole band shipped anywhere in the world, along with a Digital Download of the album and a mention in the Thank You Note in the CD!
2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)
You want the magic to come to you? For this very limited benefit, you get ASHOT to come to you with his guitar and a bottle of wine, TO SERENADE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS for an extremely intimate evening of music and good times!!! You also get 2 tickets to the launch (travel to LA not included ☺), 3 CDs of "Traveler" signed by the whole band (2 for your friends), along a Digital Download of the album and being mentioned as an INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Want to be on stage with us? For this exclusive pledge, you and a friend get to spend the day with Ashot in preparation for the launch, including dinner with him before and/or after the launch, get 2 All-access passes throughout the launch, and be the one to INTRODUCE THE BAND!!! Afterwards you will get a signed picture with the whole band! As part of this benefit, you also get two CDs of "Traveler" signed by the whole band (1 for your friends) shipped anywhere in the world, along with a Digital Download of the album and being mentioned as an INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
Want more magic in your home? For this very limited benefit, you get Ashot and ANOTHER SPLINTER to come to you with their instruments and a bottle of wine, TO SERENADE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS for an extremely intimate evening of music and good times!!! You also get 2 tickets to the launch (travel to LA not included ☺), 3 CDs of "Traveler" signed by the whole band along with a Digital Download of the album and being mentioned as an INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
How about a lesson from the most entertaining Splinter? For this exclusive pledge, you get to have a percussion or singing LESSON FROM BYUZAND, AKA BUZO in your own home!!! He will teach you whichever level you want to learn. You also get everything in the $150 or $200 pledge!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
A lesson from the humblest Splinter? For this exclusive pledge, you get to have a guitar lesson from ARAGAS in your own home!!! He will teach you whichever level you'd like to master. You also get everything in the $150 or $200 pledge!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
The coolest Splinter? For this exclusive pledge, you get to have an acoustic bass lesson from JON in your own home!!! He will teach you whatever you need to know to get ahead. You also get everything in the $150 or $200 pledge!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
You'd rather have someone with splinters in his hands? For this exclusive pledge, you get to have a songwriting lesson from ASHOT in your own home, using a guitar or a keyboard!!! He will teach you some secrets of the trade to make the best of your abilities. You also get everything in the $150 or $200 pledge!
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You have mic fever like us? Want to be on "Traveler"? For this very exclusive pledge, you get to be a part of one of the tracks of Traveler. It may be a song, or an interlude, but you will make the final cut of the album!!! Bring a friend along, to be a part of the magic! You also get 4 tickets to the launch, (travel to LA not included ☺), along with 2 CDs of "Traveler" signed by the whole band, shipped anywhere in the World, at least a week before the launch, a Digital Download of the album, along with being mentioned as an Individual Sponsor, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Want a piece of the band? For this super exclusive pledge, you get to have ASHOT'S SIGNED HAT (imperative in the recording session ☺) with a signed picture of you with the band, after the end of recording. You also get 2 tickets to the launch, (travel to LA not included ☺), along with a CD of "Traveler" signed by the whole band, shipped anywhere in the World, at least a week before the launch, a Digital Download of the album, along with being mentioned as an Individual Sponsor, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Want another piece? For this super exclusive pledge, you get to have BYUZAND'S SIGNED JEMBE (to be used in the recording), with a signed picture of you with the band, after the end of recording. You also get 2 tickets to the launch, (travel to LA not included ☺), along with a CD of "Traveler" signed by the whole band, shipped anywhere in the World, at least a week before the launch, a Digital Download of the album, along with being mentioned as an Individual Sponsor, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
Forget pieces… you want the whole band? For this exclusive pledge, you get to have a very memorable DINNER WITH THE WHOLE BAND (and up to 3 other exclusive backers) at a reasonable, restaurant of your choice (we have to agree to the location, and reach a compromise if there are 2 or more backers ☺). Later you get a signed picture of you with the band to remember the evening with!! You also get 2 tickets to the launch, (travel to LA not included ☺), along with a CD of "Traveler" signed by the whole band, shipped anywhere in the World, at least a week before the launch, a Digital Download of the album, along with being mentioned as an Individual Sponsor, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
You want A Splinter all year long? For this very exclusive pledge, you get to have 2 BACKSTAGE PASSES TO ALL CONCERTS FOR THE NEXT YEAR, since the launch of "Traveler" (travel to LA not included ☺). You get signed pictures with the band, throughout the year, on top of this. You also get a CD of "Traveler" signed by the whole band, shipped anywhere in the World, at least a week before the launch, a Digital Download of the album, along with being mentioned as an Individual Sponsor, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Want to be a part of A Splinter all year long? For this extremely exclusive pledge, you get to be like a MEMBER OF SPLINTER FOR THE NEXT YEAR, since the launch of "Traveler" (travel to LA not included ☺). This means you can be at all rehearsals, meeting, dinners, and be a part of all decisions. You can bring a friend with you to these events, as any other member of the band would be able to do. You also get everything within the $500 benefits.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
You want a Splinter Vacation? For this super exclusive pledge, WE FLY YOU FROM ANYWHERE IN THE US TO LOS ANGELES, to stay with Ashot for a week around the time of the launch. You are treated like a band member as the backer of a $1,000 pledge, for the whole week, partying with the band, and enjoying the launch, and get all the other benefits of the previous pledge level!!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Want a super exclusive delivery? For this pledge ASHOT FLIES OUT TO YOU anywhere in the United States, with his guitar and Serenades to you and your friends for an extremely intimate evening of music and good times!!! You also get 10 CDs of "Traveler" signed by the whole band(for all your guests), a chance to hang out with Ashot for the 2 days of his travel, along a Digital Download of the album and being mentioned as an EXECUTIVE SPONSOR, in a separate section of the CD!
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
You want a Splinter Vacation but you're too far? For this super exclusive pledge, WE FLY YOU FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD TO LOS ANGELES, to stay with Ashot for a week around the time of the launch. You are treated like a band member as the backer of a $1,000 pledge, for the whole week, partying with the band, and enjoying the launch, and get all the other benefits of the $1,000 pledge level!! (you pay ticket cost difference over $1,500)
0 backers
You want the magic somewhere far far away? For this super exclusive pledge, ASHOT FLIES OUT TO YOU anywhere in the World, with his guitar and Serenades to you and your friends for an extremely intimate evening of music and good times!!! You also get 10 CDs of "Traveler" signed by the whole band (for all your guests), a chance to spend more time with Ashot (if you wish ☺), along a Digital Download of the album and being mentioned as an EXECUTIVE SPONSOR, in a separate section of the CD! (you pay ticket cost difference over $1,500)
