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Update #8: Progress Updates

Posted on May 28, 2010

Hi,

Just a reminder that this project is defunct and was replaced with this one:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dmnmusic/darrens-instrumental-rock-ep

Also, you can follow me on Twitter to get daily status updates on the recording process:

http://twitter.com/dmnmusic

The first song ("In a Mystery") is nearly ready. It will be released in about a month and the rest will follow.

Thanks again for your support!

Darren

Update #7: New Project Updates

Posted on February 2, 2010

Be sure to check out the new project at:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dmnmusic/darrens-instrumental-rock-ep

Tracking commenced today and it's very exciting. If you'd like to (re)pledge at the new link, I'd be ever so grateful.

Thanks again for all your support!

Darren

Update #6: New Project!

Posted on January 29, 2010

I've canceled this project, but set up a new one here:

http://kck.st/aoSQyk

Please make your contributions toward this new project.

Looking forward to brining this music to you!

Thanks again for your support.

Darren

Update #5: Plan B

Posted on January 26, 2010

Thank you for your generous contribution to my album in progress. I'm very grateful for your support. Unfortunately, it looks like the project will not fund. (We have three days of fundraising left and we're only at 33% of our goal.) If the project does not fully fund, your credit card (or whichever payment method you used) will not be charged and you have no further obligation.

What this means for me is that I won't be able to do the full album as I had hoped. However, I'm not stopping here. I'm moving on to Plan B, which is to break the album up into EPs of 3-5 songs each. I'll raise funds for each one separately. The first will have a goal of $750, which should be easy to reach.

I'll fill you in on details once I initiate the new fundraising goal.

Again, thank you so much for your support! I look forward to sending you new info soon.

btw, our first concert is coming up Feb. 6 in Atlanta. I'll post video footage on YouTube! I'm very excited about the show. :)

See you soon.

Darren

Update #4: "In a Mystery" rehearsal video

Posted on January 10, 2010

I uploaded a new rehearsal video today of a song called "In a Mystery":

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Update #3: New rehearsal videos on YouTube

Posted on December 13, 2009

Hello all,

Here are new vids of the band rehearsing today. So fun! I had a blast.

http://www.youtube.com/user/curioman

I can't wait to do this record. It's going to be amazing!

Thanks for your generous support. Please pass on the word to friends.

Thanks,
Darren

Update #2: Dino Fever

Posted on November 8, 2009

My first single from last year, titled Dinosaur Town, is now available through Amazon, eMusic, and Napster!

Just search on my name (remember it's Nelsen with an e) at any of those sites and you'll find it.

I should be on iTunes in a few weeks.

This is very exciting for me!

I'd be so honored if you'd write a review of Dinosaur Town at any of the above retail sites. That would really make me happy.

I'm thinking of putting a 'live' version of Dinosaur Town on the new album. Let me know if that's something you'd like.

Thanks for your support.

Woohoo! :)

Update #1: Rehearsing Travelogue

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I'm a composer, guitarist, arranger, and bandleader. My influences are Frank Zappa, Charles Ives, Vernon Reid, Andy Summers, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, SRV, Frank Gambale, Jennifer Batten, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Philip Glass, Howard Skempton, and others.

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