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Update #13: The album version of "Colors" for Kickstarter backers only!
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Posted on December 1, 2009
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Update #12: What are we gonna call this thing???
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Posted on October 9, 2009
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Update #11: THANK YOU, BACKERS! YOU DID IT...AND THEN SOME!
Not only did you guys meet my goal, you went above and beyond! You've completely surpassed my expectations and I can't thank you enough...but I'm gonna try anyway!
The album is in the final stages and it sounds AMAZING! I'm really lucky to have worked with such talented people and musicians and we're all even luckier to be supported by folks like YOU. I need to send a BIG THANKS to the people at Kickstarter, who made this happen. I couldn't have reached this goal without the tremendous effort that all of you have put forth.
This whole Kickstarter project has really been a heck of a lot of fun! I'll be contacting you to get you info and find out where to send you prizes so please be on the lookout for a message from me!
Again, you have put a perma-smile on my face...I sure hope this album does the same for you.
Love and thanks,
April
Update #10: Sneak peak in the studio!
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Posted on September 4, 2009
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Update #9: WE DID IT!!!! EVERYTHING ELSE IS ICING ON THE CAKE!
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Posted on August 26, 2009
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Update #8: 3 mentions in Rolling Stone in 3 days, Billboard AND Lollapalooza????
You guys...it's all happening! Rolling Stone mentioned me three times this week, including a special mention about Kickstarter!!! Read all about it!
Rolling Stone on Kickstarter and ME!
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/08/06/hype-monitor-brown-recluse-april-smith-tekitha/
Rolling Stone's 30 bands to see at Lollapalooza 2009
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/29525218/lollapalooza_09_guide_30_hot_bands_three_jampacked_days
A review of my set at Lollapalooza!
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/08/08/decemberists-of-montreal-put-new-spins-on-retro-sounds-on-lollapaloozas-day-one/
And Billboard Underground posted a video of my acoustic performance at their studios in NYC!
http://www.billboard.com/column/undergound/april-smith-s-true-colors-1004001305.story#/column/undergound/april-smith-s-true-colors-1004001305.story
Become a backer and get a behind-the-scenes look at the band and me working on a new song on our way to Lollapalooza!
Love from Lolla,
April
Update #7: Another new song from our "backwoods" rehearsal at Lollapalooza!
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Posted on August 9, 2009
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Update #6: Rolling Stone and Kickstarter!
Holy Cow! Rolling Stone is giving me LOTS of love! Yesterday they listed me in their list of 30 Bands to Watch at Lollapalooza and today they mentioned me AND my Kickstarter page AGAIN!
We're getting there, my friends! Thanks for believing in my music and this next album...it means the world to me!
April
Update #5: Busy, busy, busy!
Hey backers!
We are working day and night in the studio with Dan Romer on the next album! I'll be posting videos from the studio and our pre-production sessions...even Scout the dog was there. Things are coming along incredibly well and this album is going to be wonderful.
And it's all because of you guys. I'm seriously overwhelmed by your generosity and devotion to my music! I can't believe we're only a few thousand dollars away from making this album a reality. Hopefully, we can reach our goal and even beyond! We only have a little over a month to see this through...I hope you'll all help me spread the word.
Stay tuned for videos coming later this week and thanks again!
love,
April
Update #4: WE DID IT!!! $5,441.00 AND COUNTING.....
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Posted on July 13, 2009
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Update #3: If we make it to $5,000 by the end of day Saturday, I'll debut a NEW SONG from the upcoming album - for Backers ONLY!
That's right, folks! If we hit the half-way mark by the end of day Saturday, July 11, you'll all get a private video screening of a performance by yours truly, playing a NEW song from the upcoming album! So tell your friends and get a sneak peek at some never-before-heard tracks!
Big ups to all my friends, old and new, who came out on the boat cruise last night...wasn't that a blast????
Love you all,
Ape
Update #2: CONGRATS TO SCOTT...FIRST PERSON TO PLEDGE!
As promised, the first person to pledge gets a little bonus. That person was Scott...way to kick it off, buddy! You're getting a signed CD of some of my unreleased demos. These are songs that nobody has so good for you! And thanks again for believing in me enough to click so fast!
I'm gonna start posting EXCLUSIVE video updates for BACKERS ONLY...so get on this train before the ride is over!
Love ya!
Ape
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Scott Wolman on July 1, 2009
I rock!!
How could I not support you, Ape. I cannot wait for the CD and the unreleased stuff!! Way cool!
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Update #1: Wow!
Hey guys! Looks like we're off to a great start! I can't wait to make this album...did you hear that Dan Romer is going to produce it???? Tis a dream come true! Thanks to all who have donated so far...I really can't do this without your help. It's so appreciated. I promise to make my best record yet!
YAY!
Ape
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