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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 8, 2009.
Pledge $5 or more
Free download of Terrible Things (the song, not actual things that are terrible), Exclusive video updates on the project and while I'm in the studio (I may occasionally throw in one of my dog doing something cute. It will be worth it, I promise)
Pledge $10 or more
Name and link on aprilsmithmusic.com - we will share a special internet bond for all eternity!
Pledge $30 or more
Digital copy of the album a week before it's release - as long as you promise not to share it!!!
Pledge $50 or more
Signed physical copy of the album a week before it's released - you'll get to see all of the album art and fancy stuff before everyone else, April Smith T-shirt (not my T-shirt, but a shirt with the band name and logo on it. You wouldn't want my T-shirt...trust me)
Pledge $100 or more
Get a pair of tickets to see Friday's show at Lollapalooza!!! ($160 value - must be in the Chicago area or able to provide your own transportation to the show)
Pledge $100 or more
Name on the liner notes in the album when it's released (so where it says "April would like to thank..." your name will be listed for all to see!), a personalized thank you letter from me (I've been known to get mushy and sentimental, be forewarned)
Pledge $300 or more
Signed limited edition copy of the record - LIMITED PEOPLE!!! THERE WILL BE THINGS ON THIS MUTHA THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!, an April Smith T-shirt specially designed for this project - it will show people that you're very important and magnificent!
Pledge $500 or more
A part in a music video for the new album (we'll be doing a few so there are plenty of parts to go around, Featured, weekly blog post (for one whole month!) on my site dedicated to you written by me - you haven't been properly praised until you've been praised by me!
Pledge $750 or more
Free admission for you and a guest to all my shows for 2010 (may exclude certain show and festivals but ill pull all the strings I can for you), I'll bake you a big batch of cookies (chocolate chip or peanut butter, whichever you prefer) and overnight them to you. If you live really, really close, I'll just ride my bike over!
Pledge $1,000 or more
I'll write you a song about you or a subject of your choice send it to you (If we get at least 5 donors I'll press all the songs and send you 5 special limited edition copies. You can share them with family, friends or enemies that you'd like to make incredibly jealous!)
Pledge $2,500 or more
Dinner w/ me and my band when I come through your town - Stevens will eat whatever we don't finish.
Pledge $3,000 or more
Sing with me on stage at one of my shows (Come on, I know you've been practicing Colors in the shower)
Pledge $5,000 or more
A full-band house concert! Invite your family and friends, serve your favorite refreshments, and we'll put on a show! (US only)
Pledge $10,000 or more
Executive Producer Credit on the album and get to spend a day in the studio - we can do that Blue Oyster Cult/Christopher Walken skit from SNL skit all day long - it'll be good times! April Smith and the Great Picture Show Pipe cleaner band - you will receive your very own pipe cleaner replica of me and my band!
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Hey, I know that I'm actually WAY behind on this, but I never got in on the download of Terrible Things, and I have been short on what's going on. Much love, Jake.
Congrats! So glad you got even above your goal!
CONGRATS!!!
Let's keep this RV moving (since Norman's now up on blocks in April's front yard). I already added $1 to my pledge. New people are more likely to pledge if the total is up abaove $10k. If we each increase by even 1-2 dollars (if able) it will help and encourage more people to help in the next 12 days. Even a couple hundred dollars can go a long ways in promoting an album. It's amazing that everyone was so generous to help out. I'm sure April is greatly moved by this and appreciates what we have all done so far. Keep on spreading the word!
This rocks!! Congrats on reaching 10k. I'm on the edge of my seat in anticipation for the new stuff!! Hopefully I can catch a show when I get home!
Congratulations. Can't wait to hear the new stuff.
I saw you in Portland with J.D. Souther. I really liked your show and thought your EP was great. I'm delighted to help you record your new music. Cheers!
Can't wait to hear this!
Hey guys! Just so you know if you donate you get everything at the levels before too! Thanks so much for all the support!!
Saw your upcoming show's ad on Gorilla vs. Bear and link by link, ended here. What a genius idea. Happy to support great talent! Lock it up...
can i get Terrible Things as a free download even though i chose $30 not $5? if not can i make an additional pledge of $5 separate to get the song?
The next logical step is to get people to pledge annual subscriptions to support an artist or band, not just single projects. I know that I for one would be willing to spend $25 per year on each of my 10 favorite independent artists/bands. Face it, most of you give $250 to Starbucks each MONTH. You know you do!
By the way, I just discovered April Smith via Twitter through Elliot Jacobson , a great drummer who plays with April, Ingrid Michaelson, and many others. Check him out at: (http://www.myspace.com/elliotjacobsondrummer). Thanks, Elliot! Now go pledge some $$ for April, people!
Ok...so $50 doesn't give me a say on what songs should be on the album. But maybe consider a cover of "Brooklyn's On Fire" by Nicole Atkins. Your voice would sound great on that song and you could add some April Smith spice to it! :-)
Look at me I'm a big shot record producer!!!
gave $10, wish I could give you $10,000. hopefully one day we'll get to work together and maybe tour together?!?!?! can't wait for this album! best of luck to you!
I hope this helps hunny. I wish I could do more. I'll love you forever.
xxTim
Just upped my pledge...come on Ape, you can do it!!!!!!!!
Kickstart it, and they will come.
I'm sure it's gonna be one helluva piece. Can't wait :)
Totally Awesome this idea Ape!!! i feel i can support you from the other part of the planet :-)))
Love U always "le pican los".... LMAO!
Xxx
As always, April, we'll do whatever it takes to keep you rockin'. Say the word, and thine shall be done!
yayyyy.
You rock April....can't wait to hear a new album!
This is like the best news ever! So excited you're gonna go indie :)