We did it!
Hey hey y'all! So, great news! Thanks to each and every one of you for your pledges and contributions, kind words, and support in making this happen. I'm thrilled to be returning to Mali in early 2010 to work with some friends and top musicians in Bamako on the Mande album. I know you're gonna dig it.
This project could not have happened without your support- I'm extremely grateful and humbled. In fact, the contributions really came alive after I returned from Uganda and while I was moving around in Europe on the recent tour. I think we had about $750 pledged in mid-August.. So thank you for responding to the call. Some excellent batting in the bottom of the 9th..
In the coming weeks I'll send out the various rewards and thank-yous.
But guess what? There are still just under two days remaining. Kickstarter can continue to accept pledges until this Sunday, Sept. 13th, at 5pm EST. The $7,500 covers a great deal of the expenses, but believe it or not, there are even more expenses.. additional money for promotion, travel/food/accommodation, etc. So, please do continue to make your pledges and earn the cool rewards packages. It'll all go to the same worthwhile cause and your donation is a meaningful statement of support and solidarity.
Here's a link to a video I made today to say 'thanks', cruising down Milledge Ave. in Athens. Don't worry, nobody got hit.. http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Have a great weekend and I'll be in touch.
You all rock!
Thanks again,
adam
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Receive the above ($5 & $10 rewards) AND I'll make you a mix tape (ok, CD) of some great Malian music!
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Receive all of the above AND drafts of my writings on Mali. You can comment, offer suggestions, & help in the process of crafting the written piece!
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This is great. Receive the above and a free copy of every creative work (CDs, books, etc.) I EVER make!
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Alright! You get the above plus a Takamine acoustic guitar (Jasmine model) signed by members of the Texas Red Dirt Music scene (Cross Canadian Ragweed, Reckless Kelly, and others)!
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You're sweet. Big time. Receive the above plus I'll come play a concert in your home next time I'm in your area (for U.S. & Europe)!
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I love you. You've just won yourself all of the above PLUS you can be on a future album (singing, playing an instrument.. we'll work it out)
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Wow. Welcome to Athens, Georgia. I'm bringing you down (from the continental U.S. only) for a fun weekend checking out local music, eating fine food, and playing corn hole at Little Kings! Oh, and you get all of the above too..
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Unreal. You get the above, yep, all of it, plus the Guild acoustic guitar I used on my first two records!
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The Patron Deal: You're a true patron of the arts. A griot is a traditional Mande bard, praise singer, and oral historian. As a griot of the Kouyate clan, I will compose a song singing your praises in Bambara and include it on the record! Oh, and you get the above (minus the guitar if it's already taken).
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OK. This is wild. Can't give you the guitar if someone's already beaten you to the $5,000 mark, but pack your bags.. we're going to Mali! You're coming with me to record the album, you'll meet my Malian friends, and it'll be the trip of a lifetime!
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Project By
Adam Klein
Athens, GA
Send MessageI'm a singer/songwriter playing country folk and 'Americana' songs based in Athens, Georgia.
I have two released records, both on my Cowboy Angel Music label:
Distant Music (2006)
Western Tales & Trails (2006)
Some highlights on the music front:
-Toured in the U.S. and Europe
-'Western Tales' received positive reviews on a number of blogs and publications, including Americana UK, No Depression, Paste, Maverick, Flagpole, and others
-'Western Tales' debuted at #4 on the Euro Americana charts in November 2008, holding strong in December (#7) and January '09 (#11) as well
-'Western Tales' was the 5th most added album at Americana radio in the U.S. in November '08
-Performed with such artists as Okkervil River, Kevn Kinney, Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck, Victoria Williams, Eilen Jewell, and others.
Beyond music, I like traveling, reading, baseball, hanging out, eating food, interesting & weird people, watching movies (I mean, films), walking around... Oh, I'm a big fan of Scrabble and all (well, most) things Mali. I believe in and care deeply about sustainable international development work. Go Dawgs, Go Browns, Go Braves.. What? No way, I did a sleep study too!
49tons says: congratulations ! looking forward to the result !
all the best,
andre from below sealevel
rich edwards says: cool!
rich