Skipping Stone Tour 2012, thanks to you.
Hey..
I wanted to wait on sending any posts or messages until I had some concrete info regarding this kickstarted tour.....
First off....I am thrilled to announce my upcoming tour dates HERE!!!
What a whirlwind couple of months this has been....I have learned so much about touring and merchandise, and releasing music independently, and producing music videos, and tour budgets... it's incredible how much it takes to get a full band on the road. I'm blessed to be surrounded by amazing musicians here in NY, and I'm confident that I've put together quite the wicked band for this tour.. I can't wait until you see them live.
It was amazing seeing the Kickstarter analytics of where backers were donating from around the world... it gives me so much drive to make sure I reach you. I was disappointed when facing the reality that I won't be able to make it oversea's for this specific tour, but I won't say I didn't try to budget it in. It just logistically wasn't do-able this time around.
Just to break it down...
67k - Kickstarter takes 10%
57k - 10k to cover my visa to tour the US
47k - 10k merchandise for backers & tour
37k - 2,500 for PR
35k - The final tour budget I'm working with to headline my first US tour w/a full band.
I am pleased to say that your packages have been sent off this week to the fulfilment company for them to be shipped worldwide. It was too risky sending them individually myself, being that I won't be home this summer incase any don't reach their destination and bounce back. It took awhile to gather everyones info for shipping. The fullfillment company also helps run my online store, which has just launched today at www.alexzjohnson.com!!!
I am so thankful (for you.) and excited to finally get a chance to hit the road and share these songs... I feel this is an opportunity to build off of this first tour and keep growing and learning and hopefully geographically expanding where I get to play!!!
That is the plan. It's what this is all about.
Thank you for being a part of it.
Huffington Post did an interview with me about this whole experience, I thought I'd share.
Love,
Alexz
PS. I still have a few phone calls and skype chats to make! ;)
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3 TICKETS TO ANY SHOW ON THE TOUR + A MEET & GREET BACKSTAGE! + Signed postcard + Thank you phone call!! + @Mention on twitter + Signed live performance video of a show (received after the tour starts) + Signed hard copy of "Skipping Stone" EP + Special Edition "Skipping Stone" T-shirt + digital EP download
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HAVE DINNER WITH ME IN NYC, OR DESIGNATED TOUR STOP! + 2 signed ‘Instant Star’ scripts + 4 tickets to a show of your choice + Meeting backstage for a ½ hr! + @follow & @mention on twitter + A skype thank you call!! + Signed postcard + Signed live performance video of a show (received after the tour starts) + Signed hard copy of "Skipping Stone" EP + Special Edition "Skipping Stone" T-shirt + digital EP download <includes access to private stage-it show>
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I WILL PERSONALLY THANK YOU IN THE CREDITS OF MY NEXT ALBUM + BACKSTAGE PASS FOR EVERY SHOW ON THE TOUR! + HANG OUT WITH ME IN NYC FOR THE DAY & I’LL TAKE YOU FOR LUNCH, DINNER & A BROADWAY SHOW [covered for 1 person!] + HAND CRAFTED THANK YOU CARD! + 2 signed ‘Instant Star’ scripts + 4 tickets to a show of your choice + Meeting backstage for a ½ hr! + @follow & @mention on twitter + A skype thank you call!! + Signed postcard + Signed live performance video of a show (received after the tour starts) + Signed hard copy of "Skipping Stone" EP + Special Edition "Skipping Stone" T-shirt + digital EP download <includes access to private stage-it show>
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I WILL COME PLAY AN ACOUSTIC SHOW FOR YOU IN PERSON! [*Routed within the tour –OR- If you are more than a 2hr drive or train from NY all flights/train/bus tickets and hotel accommodations must be covered for 3 people. (Please allow time for scheduling!)] + I will personally thank you in the credits of my next album + Backstage pass for any shows you want to come to on tour! + Hand crafted thank you card! + 3 signed ‘Instant Star’ scripts + 4 tickets to a show of your choice + Meeting backstage for a ½ hr! + @follow & @mention on twitter + A skype thank you call!! + Signed postcard + Signed live performance video of a show (received after the tour starts) + Signed hard copy of "Skipping Stone" EP + Special Edition "Skipping Stone" T-shirt + digital EP download <includes access to private stage-it show>
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ALL THE REWARDS OF 5,000 + YOUR NAME WILL BE A FEATURE LYRIC IN ONE OF THE SONGS ON THE UPCOMING ALBUM!
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Comments
Creator acidbrat on August 24, 2012
Just FYI: I could have done your PR cheaper and better. Not that it wasn't good, mind you, but I'm fan-damn-tastic. Next time. :-)
Creator Michelle McEwen on August 13, 2012
Just got my hardcopy of the Skipping Stone EP... however it was not signed like it said it would be... How disappointing... :(
Creator Stephen Macafee on August 7, 2012
woohoo! just got my package today!
Creator Stephen Macafee on July 12, 2012
No phone call no package for me so far :-/
Creator Cerise Webster on July 6, 2012
Is there a way to send you my new address? We had to move a month early and I didn't know if there was away to send you the new address.
Creator Seth Brown on July 6, 2012
I hope it gets here around my birthday early next month, that'd be awesome. Of course I'd rather get it sooner, but meh~ :P
Creator Dre Z on July 5, 2012
Me either :/
Creator ANB on July 4, 2012
No : (
Creator Bernice on July 2, 2012
Has anyone received their package yet?
Creator Verline on June 21, 2012
Already bought my tickets for the Philadelphia show.. Can't wait!!!!!!!!
Creator Rachel Yacovissi on June 19, 2012
I still having got my physical copy of "Skipping Stone" EP. What do I need to do or who do I need to contact.
Creator Robby Fischer on June 18, 2012
Can't wait to see you on the road!
Creator Austin Mills on June 18, 2012
I will absolutely be at the San Francisco show.