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This project successfully raised its funding goal on November 17, 2011.
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DOWNLOAD of the new LIVE ALBUM before it's released, plus access to backer-exclusive video updates!
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SIGNED physical copy of the new LIVE ALBUM and DVD + the digital download. AND...Tony's super secret cupcake recipe also included!
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1 TICKET TO THE LIVE PERFORMANCE - Friday, November 25th, 2011 at Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR + everything at the $25 reward level. (Please add $15 to your pledge for each additional ticket.)
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RABBIT MEDALLION - Ceramic, 2 headed rabbit medallion (a bit larger than a silver dollar) made by me, w/string and pouch + everything at the $25 reward level.
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BANJO or SLIDE GUITAR BOOK PACKAGE - Your choice: 1) Volume 1 and 2 banjo books by Tony, or 2) Guitar book and handmade bottleneck slide + everything at the $25 reward level.
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SIGNED SET LIST FROM LIVE PERFORMANCE - By all members of band & me + everything at the $40 reward level.
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ON TOUR WITH ME (sort of...) - I'll send you 5 handwritten, personalized postcards from 5 different places around the country while on tour + everything at the $50 reward level.
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BANJO or SLIDE GUITAR LESSON WITH ME - Beginner to Advanced. 1 hour lesson either in person (if you live in Portland, OR area) or via SKYPE (outside of Portland, OR) + your choice at the $55 reward level.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY - I will hand deliver the new ALBUM and DVD to the doorstep of your choosing and serenade you (or your chosen recipient) with a few songs (includes the $25 reward level). Limited to the Portland, OR area.
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LAUGHING RABBIT - A rabbit sculpture made by Tony (ceramic w/metal coating) + everything at the $25 reward level.
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SIGNED BANJO HEAD - I will remove the banjo head that I've been playing, touring, and recording on for the last several years, sign it, and send it to you + everything at the $120 reward level.
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GUERILLA-STYLE MINI SET (LIVE or SKYPE) - I'll pop into any public or private place of your choosing in the Portland, OR area (or anywhere via Skype) and play a half-hour, purely acoustic, all request mini-concert + everything at the $50 reward level.
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I'LL BE YOUR SIDEMAN - you get me on 3 songs on your recording! I'll play any of my instruments! Not near Portland? You can email the tracks for me to overdub at a local studio (you pay the studio fee). You want me on more tracks? Add $150 per extra song + $25 reward level.
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CUSTOM SCULPTURE (ceramic with metal coating).- I will sculpt a (roughly) 12 inch sculpture of any animal in the world of YOUR choice! Real or fantastic! Be creative, mix species. + everything at the $25 reward level.
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ME IN YOUR LIVING ROOM - Solo acoustic 90 minute concert in your home. Limited to within 250 miles of Portland, OR (add $500 for anywhere else in the USA). I'll bring the CUPCAKES + everything at the $50 reward level.
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THE WHOLE BAND IN YOUR LIVING ROOM - 90 minute concert in your home or wherever + everything at the $50 reward level. Limited to within 100 miles of Portland, OR (add $2,500 for anywhere else in the USA).
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Two-time winner of the National Bluegrass Banjo Championship, studio session musician, singer-songwriter with 15 albums, sculptor, and annihilator of COUNTLESS cupcakes the world over. Tony Furtado has wandered through genres and styles, never growing static and always evolving musically. He has toured tirelessly for over two decades and has garnered a great deal of respect from his peers, and has recorded with, opened for, and toured with acts such as Greg Allman, Susan Tedeschi, Alison Krauss, Taj Mahal, Leftover Salmon, Eric Johnson, Sonny Landreth, Keith Richards, David Lindley, Derek Trucks, Norah Jones, among many others. Like his vast catalogue of recordings, a Tony Furtado show has something to offer everyone. His music has taken him all over the country and into the hearts of many a music lover. Whether he’s playing with a band, or recording as a solo artist, his playing and considerable skills as a multi-instrumentalist and his strong songwriting prowess have led to him to be embraced on record and on stage.
If these cupcakes are as yummy-li-cious as they sound, I may send you my top secret recipe for pumpkin bars. Thanks Tony!
DVD and CD arrived, great job!!!! Next best thing to a live show
Thanks, time to make the cupcakes!!
Tony, I received the DVD today and am watching it now. I am ten minutes in and love it. The music is wonderful. The lighting, camera work, and direction are fantastic. I am not surprised. I am very impressed. How many cameras and what kind of cameras were they?
You look so cute in your apron, Tony! Bet your cupcakes are delicious but I KNOW your music is outstanding! I LOVED your live concert at Mississippi Studio. Here's to more successes!
Congratulations. Hugs, Elaine
Congratulations Tony!!!
Hey Tony! Great! The goal has been reached!
AWESOME! CONGRATULATIONS! great news!
That's just terrific!! I'm so looking forward to the show!! :D!
Hooray! Psyched to see this!
Congratulations on reaching your mark, Tony! We're looking forward to the concert and DVD taping!!
Wahoo!
Tony, I wish I could have got you over the top. So close...Love, Mom
oh yeah this is great!
Getting so close! 5 days left...we are so gonna do this and Im looking very forward to making this DVD! Gonna be a blast. If you havent gotten your tix for the show, you can ether get them at the $40 reward level or at this point, might be best to go here:
http://www.mississippistudios.com/tickets/
Tony
Mr. Furtado....can't wait for you to be my side man!!!! Peace Bones!!!!!
So, if each of us 230 backers added $5-$10 to our pledges Tony would reach his goal. I'm upping it today. We can't get that close and not reach the finish line.
what a cool video on how to make a bottle neck slide! marty and sharyn
You're getting closer Tony, Way to go!!! Only $3,340.00 from the finish line w/ 11 days to go. Go, Go, Go! Peace, Joel
Show was fun last night Gordon! And thanks for supporting!
So far so good folks! If you have any friends who might be into this...dont hesitate nudging them to watch the pitch video! STill a ways to go...lets make it happen!
THANKS
Tony
Great seeing you and Stephanie here in Bend last night - looking forward to the DVD show!
Debby & Gordon
Hello Tony,
We are so happy to be able to contribute to your amazing project. We also wanted you to know your dear rabbit, "Cotton", is doing just fine here with us, but at times he misses Portland. Good luck with this project! We are looking forward to receiving our postcards! (Remember to include a line to your rabbit)
Sarita Brown and family
Hey Tony,
Still in Redding. Look me up if you ever need a place to crash as you're headed down I-5.
Happy cupcakes,
Ron
Ron! Great to see your name here! Thanks so much man! I hope to see you down the road someday! Where youa t these days?
Loey and fam...THANKS you guys! Yes, kryptonite cupcakes, I can relate!
Tony, good luck on what's sure to be another wonderful project. My sixth grade students and I listened to some of your music and turned your project into a math problem. It was a lot of fun. I sure miss those days sitting around Strawberry and Redding picking with you and Rob. Hope to see you down the road.
Ron
Damn Tony, rabbits and cupcakes. How could I resist? (On facebook I list cupcakes as the perfect food, they're my kryptonite). Plus it sounds like you do a mean slide guitar. Good luck.
Loey, Andy & Dylan
Yes, Christina! I want this DVD too! We will reach this goal if it keeps pace...thanks everyone so much for supporting, still a ways to go so pass the link to some friends! Give a little nudge....and THANKS!
Happy to be aboard! If the campaign keeps this pace I'm very sure we will reach the goal easily! We MUST - because I REALLY want this DVD :) ... and of course the little goodies on top! Looking forward and keeping fingers crossed! Cheers ... Christina
Hi Tony, I'm a fan of your music from Tokyo, Japan. Unfortunately I've not had opportunities to see your live performance yet. So I'm really glad to find you will make a live DVD. Hope this campaign will succeed. Good luck!!
Too tempting to pass up - from the wild nights at the Gothic Theater to .....
good luck with the project!!
Jean & Ron looking forward to being there when it happens. Been a long and fun road admiring your numerous talents and the love of your life evolve and grow as time passes.
OMG! The cupcake segment was awesomely hilarious!!! Great choice of venue :)
you are SO talented and your music is beautiful! we are very proud of you and we love your video! love, marty and sharyn
your video is hilarious and heartfelt. i will promise to share it if you promise not to put plastic into a hot oven ever again (please!!) happy birthday,...one day late!
It's great to see you do this! I'm enjoying seeing the pledges build! :D Good luck Tony! It will be a great show! :D! Go Cupcake! :D
I was sooo bummed to miss your show at The Ark last week - work got in the way but this cool project makes me feel I can right that wrong in some cosmic roundabout way. Best of luck on this project, I can't wait to see it flourish!! Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Looking forward to this project Tony. I'm also hoping you'll come back to Telluride soon.
Great video's... very funny.
Thanks Joanne!!!
Done! Can't wait for this recording! Discovered your music when I got an advance copy of the American Gypsy CD from a buyer I worked with at Borders (RIP) home office. Been a huge fan ever since! The show at The Ark the other night was awesome! Good luck!
Isabel- THANKS! A long way to go but yes, going VERY well so far!
Done! Kept meaning to back Steph's and was lazy - never got round to that (sorry!) so .............. got to this IMMEDIATELY. Happy Birthday too, from Wales. Best of luck for this project - looks like it's going well so far. x
Long time listener, first time caller... Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday, Tony! Really looking forward to this recording!
I just added a new reward level! I will sculpt for you! CHeck it out!
Great stuff, bro. I admire the initiative. The whole deal is pretty cool.
It appears to be off to a great start! Thanks everyone for keeping it up! Its kinda fun watching the little meter thingy fill up...long way to go so tell ur friends!
What a great idea Tony - looking forward to the DVD!
Awesome Tony!
Yes GILBERT! You got the banjo head! Thanks again EVERYONE for being so supportive right off the bat! I feel the love!
Cool video Tony, can't wait for the concert!
Great video, Tony! Love all your music, but your live shows are really magical! Looking forwarding to finding out where your latest musical journey leads. Who knew the same talented pair of hands could produce such fabulous music, beautiful bunnies, and cupcakes?!
This is so much fun...can't wait to see it!!!