We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 14, 2011.

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      Creator Dirick Cummins 2 days ago

      7. HANDMADE SONGZINE - Get everything above, plus a limited edition zine-style songbook with chords, lyrics, photos, and stories about every song I've released since 2008, handmade, designed, and signed by yours truly!

      pretty upset it didnt have chords. just got mine today. i got this JUST for the chords. hope you post chords somewhere to make up for itttttt.

      also, i'm still excited about the dvd, call your girlfriend and the acoustic version of the album, and the digital goodie bag of extra videos and songs. hope to get those soon.

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      Creator Alisha Kirby 4 days ago

      I didn't actually get the documentary in the digital goodie bag - I got promo pics, "The Teenage Years," "Say What You Mean," and the remixes. Is there someone I can email about getting that? (The address you send us things from is "do-not-reply")

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      Creator Gio Bruno on May 9

      Have the physical packages been mailed, yet?

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      Creator Tieg Zaharia on April 15

      got my copy today, this is so good! Solid album

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on April 5

      $30 or more gets you the physical copy (CD) of the album

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      Creator David Fairbanks on April 3

      Hey Allison, are we going to be getting vinyl or CDs with the pledges? Asking to find out if I'll need to pre-order a vinyl or snag one from you at some future show.

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      Creator Allison Weiss on September 14, 2012

      Daina! Everyone! The record is not done or out yet, you haven't heard any of it! Pledges will all be honored after the release date is announced. Check my recent updates for more info on this. Please be patient, as I am working extremely hard to make this happen. Have more faith in me. :)

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      Creator Daina on September 14, 2012

      The tunes are great, Allison! Can't wait to hear the rest and hear the new album. But perhaps taking a smidge of time to honor your backers pledge rewards would be a good idea, just sayin'. :)

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      Creator Larry Pelch on May 30, 2012

      Hey Allison, if all I wanted was a cd I would wait for it to come out on iTunes. What I want is for you to become mega famous (but still humble) so that when my grandkids are like AW AW AW , I can say whatever, I knew her in 2010, where you little turds been?
      And Lou Reed? You might make a few new fans there (understated). Future congrats.
      Stay cool. 100%

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      Creator Kristen Ford on December 27, 2011

      way to go girl. inspiring

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      Creator Kristina on December 14, 2011

      Congratulations Allison! from Backer #556 ;)

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      Creator KELLY BEALL on December 14, 2011

      Congratulations!!! Can't wait to hear the new music!

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      Creator Patrick Miller on December 14, 2011

      So very happy for you AW!

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      Creator Daniel Rissen on December 14, 2011

      WOOHOO!!!

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      Creator Gabby Sarmiento on December 14, 2011

      Congratulations!

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on December 14, 2011

      ok, there is a countdown. i was hoping the time wasn't taking into account daylight saving, but looks like there's another hour to go. to sleep or not to sleep...

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on December 14, 2011

      i wish kickstarter did a countdown clock in minutes and seconds in the final hour. i want to see what happens to this page when the project gets funded.

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on December 14, 2011

      less than an hour to go. i'm a little sad that this is ending, but pretty stoked about next year and the new album. huge thanks to Allison for keeping everyone entertained, to all the fans who supported this and congrats for reaching the ultimate target. happy to play a part.

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      Creator Charlotte Nurse on December 14, 2011

      if every backer adds one more dollar, we'll go over. JUST SAYING GUYS.

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      Creator Lyssa Michele on December 13, 2011

      hoping to combine my donation today with my one under Alyssa Patterson on the 7th of december to change my reward to the Guitar Lesson... please!!!!!!! However I am deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln and wont be back until May(ish) time frame and I hope I can take a rain check. PLEASE?!! :] and fingers crossed you are soooo frighn close!

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      Creator Dirick Cummins on December 13, 2011

      if all the 5 dollar backers add 10 dollars more, they'll get a lot more and it will help her reach her goal!

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      Creator Dirick Cummins on December 12, 2011

      IF EVERYONE TRIES TO ADD 1-10 DOLLARS TO THEIR PLEDGE, WE COULD MOST DEF PUSH IT UP A LOT HIGHER!

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on December 12, 2011

      As long as it's not during work hours, I can't answer my phone then. Anyway, I need to try and sleep...will be needing lots of caffeine tomorrow.

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      Creator Allison Weiss on December 12, 2011

      @Xinyi ha! and lucky for you that means you also get a phone call for putting us over 26k!

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on December 12, 2011

      it's 4:30am, i can't sleep and i just got an email saying my pledge was cancelled. didn't realise i needed the money in the bank today to verify my pledge, because i get paid wednesday when the money is actually withdrawn. all fixed now though. hopefully i can sleep now....got work in a few hours.

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      Creator jessica_jean on December 11, 2011

      Thank you Adam Gallardo for leading me here!

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      Creator Jared on December 10, 2011

      Awesome show at the Kickstarter office yesterday. Can't wait for the album and Robyn cover!

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on December 10, 2011

      reaching that $30,000 goal looks slimmer and slimmer. i don't know how much it costs to records EPs and stuff, but i hope you consider making that extra half EP anyway...it'd make us all super happy :)

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      Creator Daniella Jaeger on December 9, 2011

      That's for making me cry at work, lady.
      :)

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      Creator Larry Pelch on December 8, 2011

      Double the goal! So many Weissoholics. Most fun kickstarter EVER. FOREVER 200%

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on December 7, 2011

      *i meant $5000... but seems to be just over $6000 needed now -_-"

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on December 6, 2011

      i'm excited. 8 days left and just over $500 left to go. who would've thought.

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      Creator Jay Rosenfeld on December 1, 2011

      You should definitely record "What I Need" for the Teenage Years EP!

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      Creator Sylvie Simhon on November 30, 2011

      Very cool! Please check out my project :) http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1354340607/sylvie-simhons-short-and-sweet-ep

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      Creator Pamela Stewart on November 30, 2011

      I was going to wait to vote for the teenage song I liked till I heard more, but then I listened The Disappearing Act and had to vote for it right now.

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      Creator Thomas Walichiewicz on November 29, 2011

      The EP is amazing, keep up the amazing work!

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on November 29, 2011

      has everyone seen that wolf deer poster, omg, it's awesome.

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on November 29, 2011

      anything by the Postal Service or Bon Iver.

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      Creator Larry Pelch on November 28, 2011

      Allison I love your Beiberbaby but I do not want to condone its use . But I really like it.
      Ian Axels Say Somethig is quite Allisonesque. Just sayin. I should calm the f down.

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      Creator Larry Pelch on November 28, 2011

      This is really reaching, but can anybody but me imagine Allison Weiss singing Get Out (Leave) my all time favorite pop song by JoJo? Be still my heart. There are so many great songs out there.
      (sigh)

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      Creator Larry Pelch on November 28, 2011

      Ok here's my suggestions for songs I would like to hear recorded.
      Best cover ever is Call Your Girlfriend, everybody knows that.
      I really like the Magnetic Fields I Need A New Heart.
      AW originals, Yer going down but rocking more electric.
      I Don't Want To Be Here is a great song that could use a softer acoustic touch, even a country flavor. (gasp) It just has so much meat on it. A masterpiece tearjerker.
      But my all time favorite is the YouTube version of Why Bother. Age of Rockets remix is cool, but Allison + guitar + Why Bother puts a lump in my throat every time.

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      Creator Chelsea Macsisak on November 28, 2011

      New goal idea: more live music!!!

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      Creator Chelsea Lynn Roffman on November 27, 2011

      Hey Allison! With the amount of hard work and effort put in to everything you are doing I doubt you get a minute to sit down and read these comments... but if you do and happen to see this...you are a HUGE inspiration and I want you to know how much I respect what you are doing. I am a singer/songwriter who hasn't always had the confidence to push forward and fight for what I love despite what everyone else says. When I flip on your music and dance around with my roommate I am instantly motivated and I thought that was something worth knowing! Looking forward to your new album and eventually getting around to seeing one of your shows! Good Luck! -Chelsea Lynn

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      Creator Jim Tocci on November 26, 2011

      I would have contributed more but, I'm poor, I might start my own Kickstarter page, keep being awesome~!

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on November 26, 2011

      i wish we could pay via paypal...i have leftover money there from a refund from a while back...

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on November 26, 2011

      just watched the livestream and gotta say, that Sharks vs Cats song was frikkin hilarious and awesome! :D

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      Creator Paul on November 25, 2011

      A fella can dream

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      Creator Nick on November 23, 2011

      Just pushed it over 19k, LIKE A CHAMP. Promotepromotepromotepromotepromote!

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      Creator Xinyi Tan on November 23, 2011

      so close to goal...and to think, there are still 21 days to go. if only there was enough money to fund an Australian tour down under.

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      Creator Chris Jelden on November 23, 2011

      I was sleeping and I realized i got crazy at the end of my last comment. Do me a favor and mentally block out of the bit about "of 100". Doesn't make sense. None at all. 100 people would leave us 133 dollars short. So I wanted to be the first of maybe 114 people. Oh man. Mistakes. you got the gist thought right. Yeah you got it.

      LET'S DO THIS!

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Nov 14, 2011 - Dec 14, 2011 (30 days)

  • Pledge $5 or more

    25 backers

    1. THANKS - Access to exclusive updates right here on Kickstarter, plus your name and link listed on my website with a big THANKS!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    10 backers

    2. JUST A TASTE - Get everything above, plus 1 track emailed to you the day of the release. JUST A TASTE, you know?!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    194 backers

    3. DIGITAL PREORDER - Get everything above, plus a digital copy of the record complete with album artwork, liner notes, and a secret thank-you video.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $30 or more

    141 backers

    4. PREORDER + PARTY FAVORS - Get everything above, plus a signed physical copy of the record, a digital goodie bag of extra videos and songs, PLUS I'll put you on the guest list for a real-life listening party to be held in NYC before the record comes out.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    26 backers

    5. PAJAMA PARTY - Get everything above + a ticket to my celebratory internet show where I will play the whole record start to finish while wearing an adult-sized onesie. We'll drink, we'll laugh, we'll sing, we'll never forget. Everyone will wear pajamas including myself. It will be the greatest night of your life and you don't even have to put pants on.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    23 backers

    6. DVD EXTRAS - Get everything above, plus a 'directors commentary' style DVD where producer Chris Kuffner and I talk about each song as they happen. Hear about the making-of, our favorite parts, backstories on specific songs, and how much we love each other!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    45 backers

    7. HANDMADE SONGZINE - Get everything above, plus a limited edition zine-style songbook with chords, lyrics, photos, and stories about every song I've released since 2008, handmade, designed, and signed by yours truly!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    20 backers

    8. REMEMBERED FOREVER - Get everything above, plus I'll list your name in the liner notes however you want it. It could be your real name (i.e. John Smith) or it could be a nickname (i.e. Bones). You could even put someone else's name in there (i.e. Grandma, Jessica Alba, The Pope). I'll also include a special note to you when I sign your copy of the record.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    17 backers

    9. LIMITED EDITION MERCH - Get everything above, plus a personalized thank you letter with limited edition t-shirt, buttons, stickers, a poster, PLUS a hand-colored and signed copy of the 'I Was An Island EP' 7" record and all of my previous albums on a limited edition Allison Weiss Brand flash drive. Whoa!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    14 backers

    10. VIP SOUNDCHECK EXPERIENCE - Get everything above, plus the ultimate in VIP experiences! Come to a show early and hang out during sound check. I'll buy you a drink and show you around. Once the show starts, I'll let everyone know that YOUR NAME HERE is up in the building toniiiiight!! Impress all your friends when I sing a song in your honor and insert your name into the lyrics. On top of all that, I'LL CALL YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY and remind you how great you are. NOTE: This reward does not expire! If it takes you three years to get to one of my shows I will still honor it!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    7 backers

    11. ALLISON WEISS MIXTAPE - Get your own personal Allison Weiss mixtape!! It will come to you as a CD-R with a hand-colored cover and your choice of 5 of my songs performed acoustically! This was my favorite from last time so please do it!! On top of all that, I'll call you on your birthday and remind you how great you are. [+ Rewards 1-10]

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    1 backer

    12. GUITAR LESSON - Are you dying to learn one of my songs so you can play it for your crush and hopefully win them over with the heartfelt lyrics and catchy chord progressions? Let's have a video lesson and I will show you how to serenade your sweetheart or your grandma or your dog or your mirror or whoever you want to play the song for. On top of all that, I'll call you on your birthday and remind you how great you are. [+ Rewards 1-10]

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    1 backer

    13. ODE TO YOU - I will make a YouTube video performing a short jingle which prominently features your full name. I'll upload it to my YouTube account where it will stay until the end of time/internet. You can show it to all of your friends and they will be SO JEALOUS... On top of all that, I'll call you on your birthday and remind you how great you are. [+ Rewards 1-10]

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    0 backers

    14. SKYPE INTERVIEW I will call you on skype and interview you about your life. I'll write it up as if I were a journalist and hand-draw a portrait of you to go with the 'article'. Then I'll post it on my blog for the whole world to see. Ready to be FAMOUS?!... On top of all that, I'll call you on your birthday and remind you how great you are. [+ Rewards 1-10]

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    5 backers

    15. NYC PIZZA DATE - Do you live in or near New York City or are you planning a visit? Let's go on a pizza date. I pick the place, you show up. I pay for both of us and we get a couple slices. We'll take photos together and I'll ask you about your life and you can ask me about mine! We can talk about hopes and dreams. I will probably send you a Facebook message afterwards and you won't ever respond because that's how dates usually go for me... [+ Rewards 1-10 and your choice of Reward 11,12,13 or 14]

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer

    16. YOU ON FILM - Make a guest appearance in a music video for a song off the new record. It's your chance to shine! Are you ready for your close up?! This reward will also include you and I sharing a slice of pizza or two on set. [+ ALL rewards above]

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    1 backer

    17. PIZZA PARTY - (U.S. Only) I will come to your home with some pizzas and my guitar. You invite your friends, I bring the food and the rock, and we all have a total blast. I'll film the whole thing. I am totally serious about this. It's actually a pretty good deal if you think about it. You and your friends could all go in on it together. If airfare is crazy expensive we will pick a time when it's more affordable for me. [+ ALL rewards above]

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    18. PROM DATE - Get everything above, plus I never went to my own prom so if this isn't awkward, maybe you could take me to your prom. I'll also play an acoustic pizza party show for you and your friends before the prom. I will wear a dress or a tux, whichever you prefer, but you have to buy me dinner and I can't spend a ton of money on the clothes. If you're too old for prom maybe you could arrange a fake prom? I don't know but this is really awkward. [+ ALL rewards above]

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers

    This isn't real, I just put it here to be funny. Please don't do it! If you donate this much I will cry!!! (But if you really want to do it I'll give you everything listed on this page and remember your kindness until the day that I die and give you guest list status for life).

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012