Kickstarter

Folks, we'll take anything to move this to the next level! Whether you want to support live music, original music, or the genres we present, pledge as little as a buck! We'll list every contributor, even the $1 participants, on the Front Porch section of our website with a full presentation of the Kickstarter campaign. PLEASE ring the bell for us by forwarding, liking, or going door-to-door to get the word out.

For $5, we'll also list you on a special banner displayed at all the summer concerts, where your largesse can inspire--or shame--attendees into greater support of live music.

Recognition (on the banner and the website) in the special category of "Porch Supports", since this is our 10th season.

EARLY ADOPTERS SPECIAL: If you're one of the first 25 supporters at this level, you can get the $25 reward for $20! (See below for reward details.)

Recognition in the special category of "Anniversary Supporters" (this is also our 25th anniversary), plus your choice of one autographed CD from either Dave Sterner, Roger Friedman (jazz) Brian Henke, Patrick Woods (acoustic fingerstyle guitar) or Mary Kettering (Bluegrass). As we add artists to the 2012 schedule, additional CDs may be available. Once the drive is complete, pledges for CD rewards will receive an order form to select their CD(s) from available Front Porch Artists.

Anniversary supporter status plus the 16 X 20 series poster.

DATE NIGHT SPECIAL: We've always talked about a Front Porch night as the cheapest date in town (free show, parking, etc.) but if you choose the Date Night, we'll goose your status with "concierge" cafe seating, a free pizza from our friends and supporters at Romeos, plus a photo op for you and your date with the artist that night. Guys--want to pop the question? We'll give you stage time, no extra charge! (the ring is on you).

EARLY ADOPTER SPECIAL: Your choice of any one of the $50 reward tier premium packages. (You'll be able to specify which one when funding is completed.)

Anniversary Supporter, plus the special "Kickstarter Supported" edition of the Front Porch Season 10 T-shirt

Anniversary Supporter, TWO autographed CDs

Anniversary supporter, autographed CD, Special Front Porch "Kickstarter supporter" t-shirt (only available here), and the poster.

Anniversary supporter, your choice of any FOUR (4) CDs from the selection offered by our artists (several have multiple titles to choose from)--all autographed, and the poster.

Your own personal (sorry, non-alcoholic) tailgate party for up to ten people at one of the concerts, catered by Dan, (and we're not talkin' plain ol' burgers--he loves to cook!) with a chance to meet the artists of the evening who will dedicate a number to you. One available for each concert from July through the end of the season--earliest supporters get the biggest choice of dates! (July through mid-August--allow two weeks ahead of your date to finalize details.) There will be menu options, and road-trippers will want to reserve their date ASAP. Dates will be awarded on a first-pledged, first-choice basis.

2012 Season venue naming rights! (C'mon Donald, you KNOW you'd love the phrase "Trump Front Porch"!) It will adorn the stage and all publicity materials used this season. (Plus you get all the other spiffs, including a tailgate party, and we'll set up a special "hospitality box" for you and your entourage any time you attend one of the concerts--plus, of course, we'll acknowledge you from the stage to thunderous applause every week whether you're there or not. YOUR poster will be signed by all the artists, too. NOTE: No, we're not so mercenary that we'll let you name it the "I. P. Freeley Front Porch", or attach a political or controversial social cause slogan to it. If it wouldn't fly with the good folks at Kickstarter, it wouldn't fly with us--so anyone opting in at this level should have the name ready for approval as you make your generous pledge. Corporate America, here's your chance--where else can you get naming rights this cheap?