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      Chris Black on September 14, 2011

      Thanks Becky! Let those artists and musicians know! I love the idea of a banjo & piano support organization ... I'm picturing a sort of AA situation, with a bunch of people sitting in a circle drinking coffee: "My name is Chris Black, and I play the piano and banjo." "Hello Chris."

      I'd go!

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      Becky Prince Hersker on September 14, 2011

      Alright, Forward March!!! Sounds like HS Band. Chris, we (like I'm part of yor project, rather than a fan...) need to keep spreading the word. Are there Banjo or Piano supporting organizations to appeal to? Regrettably, I still need to spread word to my Artists & Musical friends. Its on my agenda for today. Life has been getting in the way. There are17 days. I WANT this album for my entire family. I hope otherpeople read this post & start reaching. I'll twitter it too. Encouragement & crazy good juju coming your way my friend.

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I will show you a video of a man dressed like a rabbit playing a sousaphone. You think I'm kidding, but I assure you I'm not, and you will be really happy when you see this.

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A digital download of the finished album in the audio format of your choice, along with a PDF of the lyrics, artwork and sheet music. (All rewards listed below will include this download as well!)

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A physical copy of the CD in a cardboard sleeve, with screen-printed cover art, plus the digital download. This version will be available to Kickstarter backers only! (Backers outside the US, please add $10 for shipping on any gift that requires shipping. Thanks!)

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A little hand-bound book with letterpressed cover, the inside containing the narrative adaptation of one of the songs from "Drunk At the Funeral." Words and book by Drew Burk of Spork Press! New illustration(s) inspired by the new story by Chris Black! All backers at this level and above will receive this gift!

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Your very own copy of the finished work! "Drunk at the Funeral" in a beautiful hand-bound album of art, lyrics, and printed sheet music, with the CD living happily inside.

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Same as above, BUT your copy of the album will be inscribed with a personal note of thanks from an apparent 12 year-old boy, because my handwriting is awful! But it will come from the heart.

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The inscribed album, plus a signed and numbered print of my illustration called "Pass Away." This is a limited edition print, and it is a thing of beauty! See it at www.chrisblackmusic.com/?p=1863.

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TUCSON RESIDENTS ONLY: All of the above, and I will come to your house and play this new music on your piano!

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All of the above, and I will play this music at your house, on your piano, anywhere in the world where I am unlikely to be shot or imprisoned. (You'll also need to provide plane tickets and accommodations, but it will be really fun!)

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I've played upright bass, piano, drums, violin and guitar in numberless bands, and after all these years in music I still don't know what it's for, or how it works, or where it comes from. I just leave the window open and hope for birds.

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