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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 7, 2011.
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Access to project updates, vids, bad jokes by me. Et cetera. And my eternal thanks.
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* A hard copy of the CD, fresh off the presses! It's totally gonna have a sticker, too.* * Exclusive access to band interviews, recording vids, etc, as described above.*
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* All above! * But your a CD signed to whomever you want! Your granny. The mailman. The guy at the deli. I take all comers.*
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* A BS (haha) t-shirt made by . . . . me. That's right. I do my own silk screening these days. Don't be alarmed. * Signed CD!* * Backstage web access (we'll see if we can't get someone naked)
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I'm SO excited about this. * A 7" vinyl record of the first single!! (I'm already hyperventilating. I've been waiting to press to vinyl for 867 years)* We're talking EXTREMELY limited run - sadly it's expensive. But you'll find one in your mailbox!* Plus! * A BS t-shirt* AND a * Signed CD*
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* Two EXCLUSIVE nobody-has-em songs from live show in NYC last year. - MP3 form* * 7" single (still slobbering)* * T-shirt * Signed CD* * Exclusive web access.*
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I'm even more amped. At this level you get *The ENTIRE RECORD on vinyl! Yes! It's true! :)* You can see why I can barely contain myself. :) * T-shirt!* * Signed CD* * Behind-the-scenes access! Watch me screw up during a vocal take. It's fun!*
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Ok, dig it: * AN ACOUSTIC COVER OF ANY SONG YOU LIKE, and delivered to you via .wav or .mp3. I'm putting myself in your hands, people. PLEASE do not make me sing Kesha. * Vinyl! Hellz yeah! * Signed CD! * exclusive web access
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Double happiness! * An acoustic cover of any TWO songs you choose! and delivered to you via .wav or .mp3! * Record on vinyl :)* * Signed CD!* * exclusive web access*
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Sorry for the big jump!! But I dig this pledge. HERE I will: *Come to your home and give a private concert for you and your friends!" If you live in Guam or something, we'd have to discuss it more :), but I'm DELIGHTED to entertain you. AND: * Record on vinyl :)* * Signed CD!* * exclusive web access*
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*I am actually completely, totally psyched about this reward. For real. Instead of a cover I will: Write You Your Own Song.* For anybody you like. Spouse's birthday? The most unique Christmas present ever? Shizz! * But! You and I will need to sit down together - or talk on the phone - quite a bit. I'll need your 411! ***PLUS all of the above!* So DOWN with this one, I am .
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*A FULL BAND production of your song! All the above plus studio cats! We will rock it.* *AND! All of the goodies above!*
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I started playing guitar at age 8, on a farm in outer Oregon. I was fixated. I played lots and lots of rodeos, laundromats, and proms. I also shoveled horse shit regularly.
I finished high school and moved to Hungary. Played there for a couple years. Then France. I also did a lot of dishwashing in restaurants.
I came back to the States, and in 2006, I've been on and off labels, finally deciding to create my own company, Vinyl Tiger. Naturally I chose to do it at the nadir of the recession. I think I might have a cashew for a brain sometimes.
Both records were beautifully received and I got placements on House, Grey's Anatomy, Dexter, etc . . . .but every day the game kept changing. Finally I realized I need to make the record I'd been dreaming about - with meshell ndegeocello, Carla Azar, and Chris Bruce. I
And I have a dog. Who is nuts. AND I am also into coin collecting. But that is STRICTLY between you and me people. I don't want to be stripped of my rock 'n' roll card!
The end.
For now. :)
Are there any updates?
I have sent several messages but not a single reply. Its been half a year now :(
Hi there! Cannot wait to hear the final version of this project! Any updates?
In Rock,
John
Any updates on the CD? Been kinda silent for a LONG time ^_^
Just realized that music from Brandi is not enough so upgraded my pledge to get the t-shirt :P
I'm putting it over the top!
Apologies for only pledging 30 bucks. Just moved to Japan and still looking for a job. To make up I have been tweeting, facebooking, YouTube liking, friend emailing, Google plussing the heck out of this project, hope that helps!
Thanks sweet Lori! Did you listen to some of the stuff? If not, hit me with an email so I can send you mp3s!
Brandi this will happen!!! You are such a talent looking forward to hearing all of it Go Brandi!!! xoxoxoxo
Really hoping we can rally other boards to help the cause. It would be so cool if we could get some backers from New Zealand or Australia or South Africa. Brandi has fans all over the world, can we get some backers to prove it?
Steve Wozniak is a backer... that is kind of mind blowing.
Only pledged $205, wish I could spend a little more... but you know... gotta buy dog food and all. Already posting on FB and Twitter about this project, wondering if I should wear a sandwich board sign and stand out on the street corner.... -Schu
Thanks Leona! Awesome is so much better than the alternative! Which is . . . . . um . . . . NOT awesome. :)
Ok, so, the song I just heard is on of my fav's from Nick Lowe-"Breaking Glass." That's why you are so AWESOME! Good luck, doll! All the best!
-Leona
Either that or Justin Bieber's new one...
You know I want 'Cry Love' for my $500 ;-)
"Avant Funk" is ABSOLUTELY how I'll be describing this from now on. Genius! And John Calabria . . . I so so appreciate you spreading the word . . . I think it's how these things are successful.
B
I have heard some tracks and you have created an avant funk masterpiece. I cannot wait!!!!
So glad to be on board and will spread the word on
http://www.yogawithjohn.com
and facebook of course.
peace.
-john