About this project
The Entrance Band is hard at work on a new record, and we're calling upon YOU, our family of friends and fans, to help us complete this epic Labor of Love. We've been touring all over the USA and Europe playing our new songs and have begun the recording of the album at Earthstar Creation Center in Venice, California. Now, to tie up all the loose ends and present our creation to the world, we need "a little help from our friends!" All of the funds we raise with this Kickstarter drive will go towards the full realization of our album, so that we can all press "play" and enjoy. We thank you all for your support and hope that this record will be a vehicle for more traveling, performing and music-making for years to come.
with Love and Gratitude,
Guy, Derek & Paz- THE ENTRANCE BAND
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That's up to you. whichever you'd prefer. We'll sort that out once the drive is over; we know some people prefer Vinyl, while others don't even have turntables.
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You will receive a digital download link for a treasure trove of unreleased bootleg material by the Entrance Band, recorded at shows all over the world and at rehearsals on our portable recorder.. a grab bag of audio snapshots of the Entrance Band over the past 5 years. And a Thank YOU on our Blog.
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You will receive a copy of the limited edition "Entrance Zine" and your name will appear in the Thank You list on our blog. (International people please add $5 for shipping)
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You will receive a download of the album 2 weeks before release date, along with the "Entrance Zine" and a Thank You on our blog. (International people please add $5 for shipping)
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You will receive a Physical Copy of the Record! and a download too, along with a Zine and a Thank You on our Blog. (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will receive a special screen-printed T-Shirt (specify your size please) only available to our Kickstarter supporters, along with the Zine, a copy of the record and a Thank You on our blog. (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will recieve a limited edition Poster (designed by Japanese artist Tsuyoshi Kawasoe) signed by the band and only available to our Kickstarter supporters, along with the Zine, a copy of the Record, and a Thank You on our blog. (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will receive a Poster, copy of the Record, T-shirt, Zine, and a Thank You on our Blog! (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will receive an original hand-made collage by Guy Blakeslee, guitarist and singer for the Entrance Band, along with the Zine, a copy of the Record, and a Thank You on our blog. (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will receive an original hand-made collage by Guy Blakeslee, guitarist and singer for the Entrance Band, along with the Zine, a custom Poster, a copy of the Record, a T-shirt, and a Thank You on our blog. (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will receive a custom-made mix by drummer Derek James (please get in touch to give some direction as to a style/theme you would prefer) along with the Zine, a copy of the record, a T-shirt, and a Thank You on our Blog. (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will receive a copy of Paz Lenchantin's solo album "Songs for Luci" (Black Tent Press), either a collage by Guy or a mix by Derek (your choice), and a copy of the Record, Poster, T-shirt, Zine, and Thank You on our Blog. (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will receive a custom collage by Guy, a custom Mix by Derek (see above), and all other rewards- a copy of the Zine, a copy of the Record, A Poster, a T-shirt, and a Thank You on our Blog (International people please add $10 for shipping)
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You will receive a signed "Paz Bass," the signature electric bass designed by Paz Lenchantin for Luna guitars, and all rewards listed above. (International people please add $30 for shipping)
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We will perform a private concert for you at the time and place of your choosing (you must also cover travel expenses if you're not in California). Before you pledge this amount please contact us to discuss details and scheduling/availability. And of course, a copy of the Zine, copy of the Record and an extra large Thank You! (don't even worry about shipping!)
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The Entrance Band saw its origins in Chicago in 2006 during the recording of the critically acclaimed and now classic album "Prayer of Death". What had originally been the solo moniker of Baltimore native Guy Blakeslee began to reach fruition and a full realization in the permanent inclusion of Argentinean born Paz Lenchantin on bass and Derek James of Holland, MI on drums. Guy and Derek had known each other from their upbringings in 90's hardcore punk culture and had been playing together on and off since 2003. Paz's involvement and contribution to a short lived indie all star super group lead her to catch wind of this startlingly unique song writer carving out his own bizarre brand of damaged blues and lo fi folk. She then joined him in the studio in 2003 to contribute violin to the record 'Wandering Stranger'. Those were the beginnings of a band that found each other by way of the purely natural forces of long standing friendships, shared passions, aligned visions and a tightly woven musical community.
From there they made a new home in Los Angeles and the California landscape at large to hash out and hone down their craft. What can be said of the perfect combination of elements found in this trio ? That there is no one part of this entity that could exist with out its counter point. Each member's individual language could be observed as highly advanced in skill and filled with it's own particular nuance and rare inflections. But they have chosen to operate in a song writing process and a live exemplification where each player's contribution is a complete necessity to the sound and voice of The Entrance Band as a whole. They utilize a unique blend of improvisational modes to hack away at traditional rock structures by applying tenets of eastern raga, psychedelia, non structural noise and free jazz to the solidly built homes of blues, punk, rock n' roll, exotic surf guitar sounds and dance music.
Having just returned from an extensive US and European tour, playing mostly new material, the Entrance Band is back in California and hard at work on a new record!
