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"Trouble Don't Last Always"

Update #19 - For backers only · Jun 2, 2012 · comment

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Thank you!

Update #18 · Jun 1, 2012 · 3 comments

Well, our Kickstarter campaign ends in a few hours, and we didn't make it. 

However, we received such amazing support from so many folks, by no means is this a loss. As thanks to all of you who've pledged or followed us, here's one last classic, out-of-print download of straight NOLA gospel: The Southern Bells' take on "Sit At His Feet And Be Blessed". Joe, David and I certainly feel that we have been. Certainly feel free to keep up with us as we continue to work on the project:

www.byandbythemovie.com

Email: byandbythemovie@gmail.com

Thank you again, and enjoy!

Matt Bowden, co-director
By and By: New Orleans Gospel at the Crossroads

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Final 48

Update #17 - For backers only · May 31, 2012 · comment

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"I Sing Because I'm Free" | The Southern Harps Download

Update #16 · May 30, 2012 · comment

When Sr. Audrey Ferguson of the New Orleans Spiritualettes and the Voices of Distinction went to church as a girl, The Southern Harps were members of her congregation. And when they were called to sing, these ladies would stand and from wherever they stood, begin to blend their voices. "Whenever the lead singer would hit the theme, there'd be a voice come from the front, one from the side -- over here, one from over there ... it was something to behold."

To a one, the members of today's NOLA quartets still call The Southern Harps the premiere quartet of the city back in the 40's and 50's. This track is from Lynn Abbott's collection, and features a young Bessie Griffin before she went on to the Caravans and her own solo career. This song definitely will make an appearance in By and By.

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Fire! Brimstone! Sanctified guitar!

Update #15 · May 29, 2012 · comment

The Electrifying Crown Seekers smoke through "Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do)" as we head into the last 72 hours of our time on Kickstarter! Enjoy! 

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Funding period
Apr 23, 2012 - Jun 2, 2012 (40 days)

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    Access to weekly updates and private film links shared with donors at any level during the length of our campaign.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    6 backers

    MP3 of three live songs from the Crown Seekers + a digital poster of the Crown Seekers' 46th Anniversary poster + personal email of thanks from one of the directors.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    MP3 of entire Crown Seekers 46th Anniversary performance | + a digital poster of the Crown Seekers' 46th Anniversary poster + personal email of thanks from one of the directors.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    MP3 of the entire Crown Seekers 46th Anniversary performance & other NOLA quartets | + a digital poster of the Crown Seekers' 46th Anniversary poster.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    A ringtone of Greg Sanders (the Crown Seekers' high tenor) singing "Somebody's Calling Me" | + MP3 of the Crown Seekers performance and other NOLA quartets at the ECS 46th Anniversary + a digital poster of the Crown Seekers' 46th Anniversary poster .

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    A digital download of the completed film | + MP3 of the Crown Seekers 46th Anniversary performance.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    A digital download of the completed film | + MP3 of the entire Crown Seekers 46th Anniversary performance and other NOLA quartets + a ringtone of Greg Sanders (the Crown Seekers' high tenor) singing "Somebody's Calling Me" + a digital poster.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    5 backers Limited (145 of 150 left)

    A DVD of the completed film | + a postcard still + a ringtone + an MP3 of the Crown Seekers 46th Anniversary performance + a digital poster.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    7 backers Limited (93 of 100 left)

    A DVD of the completed film | + a CD-R of the Crown Seekers & other NOLA quartets + a ringtone + a postcard still.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    17 backers Limited (58 of 75 left)

    A "thank you" credit at the end of the film | a digital download of footage from 3 outtake performances | + a DVD of the completed film + a ringtone + postcard still + a digital poster.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    3 backers Limited (12 of 15 left)

    2-camera rough edit DVD of the Crown Seekers' 46th Anniversary set | + a DVD of the completed film + a CD-R of the Crown Seekers performance at the ECS 46th Anniversary | + a postcard still.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    2-camera rough edit DVD of the Crown Seekers' 46th Anniversary set + a digital download of footage from 3 outtake performances | + a DVD of the completed film + a ringtone + a postcard still.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    7 backers Limited (93 of 100 left)

    An autographed Crown Seekers 46th Anniversary poster signed by the members of the band | + a digital download of footage from 5 outtake performances + a DVD of the completed film.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    4 backers Limited (6 of 10 left)

    Individual "special thanks" in the film's closing credits | + a digital download of footage from 5 outtake performances + 2-camera rough edit DVD of the Crown Seekers' 46th Anniversary set + a DVD of the completed film.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    Personalized gold Crown Seekers t-shirt with your name on the front | + a 2-camera rough edit DVD of the Crown Seekers' 46th Anniversary set | + a DVD of the completed film.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    Three 11x14 high-quality color photo prints of the Crown Seekers and others featured in the film | + individual "special thanks" in end credits | + DVD of completed film.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    Associate producer credit in opening of film.

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    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    Producer's credit in opening of film | A one-on-one consultation with God at the time and in the manner of His or Her choosing.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013