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Free download of my new single Wave Your Flag, & exclusive video updates and the inside scoop on the album!! (reality-record-making)
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Name and link on derekjamesmusic.com - we'll hold hands in cyber space. (+single & all the updates:)
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Digital copy of the album a week before its release - just promise not to share!!! & a Derek James kazoo (+all the above goodies)
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Signed physical copy of the album a week before it's released - be one of the first to see/hear/touch the magic! Limited edition signed Derek James Record Backer poster (we're talking French artwork baby) (+all above treats)
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Derek James limited print record backer T-shirt (your size of course, no nightgowns or spandex), plus the artful Poster & physical Signed Album (+all the above goodies)
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Name on the liner notes in the album when it's released (Derek James would like to thank ... YOU!) and a personalized thank you letter (+all the above goodies)
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Personally chosen DJ style Fedora (signed if you like - great to wear with a button down and no pants) + free tickets to all DJ shows for a year for you and a friend (+all the above goodies)
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Jump ON STAGE and perform a song with me at a show in your area - we'll be like Milli Vanilli without the lipsync (+all the above - signed cd, T, Fedora ..)
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A part in a music video from the new album - show your friends your acting skills or lack-thereof :) (+all the DJ delights!)
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Personalized, ONE-OF-A-KIND live video of your favorite song performed & dedicated to you - pop it in the DVD player when you need a pick-me-up! (+all the DJ goods)
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Private guitar lesson - I'll teach you how to play Free Love or some Kelly Clarkson or whatever you want (we'll schedule around touring if you're outside of the NY tri-state area or via skype) (+all the goodies)
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I will write a song especially for YOU! – any topic you choose... A labor of love you can enjoy for eternity!!! (+all the goodies)
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A signed acoustic guitar - I'll play it and make sure it sounds sweet ... and then you'll be ready to jam when I'm in town (+all the goodies)
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The Lovely Pack (for girls, boys or dogs) – Dinner out (fancy like applebee’s or olive garden), swing dancing lesson & a personal serenade session (tri-state new york area or tour scheduled) (+all the goodies)
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Spend half a day in the recording studio with a VIP front row seat of the recording process - how does all that music happen? Come see! (+all the goods)
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Private acoustic concert in your home or anywhere, you make the set list & invite whoever you want...we'll sing together and drink cider! (+all the DJ treats)
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Full band concert, your place or wherever you choose, you're party, kazoos for everyone! We'll rock your neighbors' roofs off! (+all the DJ delights)
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Derek James wears a fedora. A Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash sing-a-long, his boots can be heard stomping to his old-time rhythms. Having worked with producers Roger Greenawalt (Crosby/Nash, Rufus Wainwright) and Godfrey Diamond (Frank Sinatra, Kool and the Gang), Derek's retro pop sound, hummable melodies and jug-band spirit will have you swinging in your skivvies.
His song "Smoky Light," an upbeat ragtime toe-tapper, was recently featured on the Travel Channel. Derek's songs have also been featured on MTV, Lifetime, A&E, and the upcoming "Nude America the Movie." He has performed with Blues Traveler, Eric Hutchinson, Ben Kweller, Sugar Ray, OK Go, Gin Blossoms and many more. Touring both as a solo troubadour with his guitar, kazoo and ukulele in tow, as well as with his band the Lovely Fools, Derek James spends a good portion of his life rolling over gravel.
Any news on the album release date?
Congrats Dman! Now, hopefully someone has told you that being in labor HURTS? Just warning you coz you said you are pregnant.
I am so totally excited!! Now the fun begins .. *tries to be patient* lol ;) looking forward to getting your new cd when its finished DJ! :)
Kristin! and anyone else that isn't familiar with downloading from the links ... sorry for any difficulties! There are a few ways to get the files onto your desktop. Like Katy wrote, (depending upon your mouse and computer) you can right-click the mouse on the link and save the file. If you have a mac, holding down the option key when you click on the file name will automatically download the file as well. Or if you click on the link and let it open in the new window, you can click on the far right downward facing triangle button, and it will give you options, one of which is to save the file to your computer. I hope that one of these methods works if anyone's still having trouble, and if not, let me know and I'll help get you the mp3 directly! Thanks for your patience and understanding :)
try right clicking on the links and saving them. that should work.
I emailed you and send you a few messages on here because I was unable to download your songs with my $5 pledge. I see on the update page you have a link to the free songs, but that link does not allow me to download the songs. Wish you would reply... I am a big fan and supported your music in the past, but pretty upset you can't even respond to a message/email to help out a fan...
Good luck bro!
Hey Derek and Fara, I'm wishing you all the best in your endeavors! The world needs more Derek James music!!!
how do i get the free song download?
Still waiting for the Down-under DJ tour...
Rooting for you to meet your goal, bro. It's long overdue for a new DJ album in our lives.
Its so exciting that Derek is trying to release a new album. he deffinately has my help.
Hi! I manage Derek James, pleasure to "meet" you. You can either pledge $30 or above for his next album and you will receive a kazoo among other goodies; or alternatively if you just want the kazoo, I would be happy to mail you one. Contact me directly if you'd prefer the second option!
e-mail: fara@derekjamesmusic.com
office: 646-461-0525
cell:212-380-3696
Many thanks,
Fara
does anyone know where I can get an authentic derek james kazoo? i've been trying to find one since 2001! thanks.