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Update #5: Rain Date Schedule for August Washout!
Hey All,
While I think most of you may know via Facebook that we're on for Sunday, September 18 on the boardwalk, I thought I'd let you know here too.
Rewards have been distributed for all of you except those who requested a recording of the 7/17 boardwalk session. There has a been a delay in getting this from the person who recorded it but I expect it in the next few days.
Thanks to all of you for the tremendous show of support!
--CarterUpdate #4: Free Audio Download
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Posted on August 16, 2011
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Update #3: Coney Island Reggae
Friends,
Obviously is was a letdown that the rain kept us from the boardwalk on Sunday, but I still feel great about this show of support on Kickstarter. I'm working on rescheduling another date for this year. However, if that isn't possible, your contribution will help get things going next year in addition to covering the expenses from the events that took place in May and July of this year.
Again, I can't tell you how good it makes me feel to have so many people pitch in to make this happen. It wouldn't be sustainable going forward without you.
I'll be gathering some information from each of you - addresses, etc, to send out your rewards for supporting the project.
Best,
Carter
Update #2: Success!
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Posted on August 10, 2011
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Update #1: Coney Island Reggae Update
It's really heartening to have more than 20 backers contributing a total of over $900 with just under one week to go. I'm very confident we'll make the goal thanks to everyone's generosity and belief in this project.
I recently completed a promotional mix for VP Records that will be available on their website, and I'll make sure all contributors receive the download code in addition to other premiums.
Many thanks!
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Funding Successful
This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 15, 2011.
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For all supporters of at least $1, download access for a special "Eastern Standard Time" culture mix done for VP Records by Carter Van Pelt to promote upcoming releases by Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, Augustus Pablo, and the Impact All Stars.
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CD or mp3 (your choice) of up to 80 minutes of boardwalk session material or WKCR "Eastern Standard Time" broadcast recordings. (Note: no session material featuring live emcee/singer/toaster will be distributed without the artist's consent).
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CDs or mp3s (your choice) of complete session material or 3CDs of WKCR "Eastern Standard Time" broadcast recordings of your choice, pending availability. (Note: no session material featuring live emcee/singer/toaster will be distributed without the artist's consent).
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For the first 16 pledges of $75 or more, a copy of the deluxe Peter Tosh Legalize It or Equal Rights double cd sets, issued in 2011 by Sony. Plus, the above session audio or WKCR reggae programming.
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I got hooked into reggae as a teenager in the 80s and the passion has never stopped growing. The reason my interest has gone beyond the surface is that I don't separate it from Jamaican culture. The soundsystem is a big part of Jamaican culture, and that's the reason for this event - it gives people a chance to hear reggae the way it should be heard. For those who have never experienced the soundsystem, it's the perfect introduction to Jamaican music.
