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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 13, 2012.

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I'm very proud of this record, and worked mighty hard with a number of talented folks to make it a reality. Now it's almost yours!

First, something to keep in mind: Artists get nothing at all if the set goal is not reached. So it's mighty important to chip in if you can and also share the link with as many people as you're able. We're super excited and confident in our music and believe others will be too! 

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When I was little, we lived for a few years in Virginia. One day, while at Memco with my parents, I became obsessed with a small red guitar. I had to have it, so I promptly threw a tantrum in the middle of the store. Even though my parents couldn't afford it, my dad went back to the store later that day and bought it for me. I'll never forget the pure joy I felt when they surprised me with it. I've not felt anything like that since. That guitar became my best friend, my brother, my sister. I'm not much of anyone without my music. So there ya have it. 

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A few years ago, I decided to write an album of songs to try and answer a pretty common question: How does one put oneself back together after a gut-wrenching break-up/loss that had no genuine closure? I've no idea if I've found any answers, but I wrote over 20 songs in a feverish few months. Through the help of producer extraordinaire Bob Logan and studio wiz David Spreng, we picked our favorites and began recording them a few chunks at a time. Two other very talented pals, Andy Santospago and Ben Hedlund, lent their chops as well. Now the record's sounding mighty stellar! And I've put together an excellent four-piece to hit the road this fall! You can check out the clip below from our very first show a few months ago! We just need an extra, final push to complete a few remaining tracks, print the CDs, and get this album into people's hands and ears! All donations will go to that end, and anything beyond our goal will go to more promotion, touring, videos, etc. It's hard to put into words how much your help means to me and the band. I'm really proud of The Cynthia Sessions and have every confidence that with your help we're going to make an audiolicious dent! Thanks, danke, merci, shnoragalutouyn, pakka per, arigato, sagol, moran taing!

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  • Pledge $12 or more

    24 backers

    Digital release of The Cynthia Sessions.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $17 or more

    10 backers

    Digital release of The Cynthia Sessions, plus a band button and sticker.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    14 backers

    Same as $17, AND a limited edition band poster done by an excellent artist friend of ours.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    18 backers

    Same as $25 donation, plus a CD of the record (with an extra track!) and a signed copy of my book of poems, Capillarity (Carcanet Press).

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $60 or more

    9 backers

    Same as $40, plus a limited edition band t-shirt, AND we'll record a cover song that you suggest (within reason of course) and it'll be downloadable for free!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    8 backers Limited (42 of 50 left)

    Same as $60, plus we'll put you on the guest list at any 5 of our shows. AND you'll get a limited edition EP of my solo versions of the brand new songs for the next record that we're already putting together (these versions will not be available to others)!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $350 or more

    0 backers Limited (7 of 7 left)

    Same as $100, plus the chance to be on the recording of one of the songs and/or hang out with us in the studio for a day! AND we'll somehow include you in one of our music videos! We'll try to get you into many of our shows for free and thank you in the album artwork!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    Same as $350, plus I'll play a solo acoustic set for you and your friends either by Skype or live (whichever we can work out)!

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

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    Same as $350, plus we'll play a private kickass show for you and your friends (plus transportation and lodging, depending on where you live)!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012