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WE REACHED OUR GOAL! 

So....WE HAVE A SPECIAL SURPRISE! 

To say THANK YOU to all of our donors, if we raise an additional $300, we will record a NEW UNRELEASED TRACK and give it to EVERYONE who has donated! We have 5 DAYS!!!

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GirlandPiano just got out of the studio with a new EP, THE WAYWARD ARK. We had a blast, grew alot in the process, and are really proud of what we have to show for ourselves.  LISTEN TO THE ALBUM               

Now we want to bring YOU onto the ark 

Where the money will go:

  • $850 - mixing + mastering costs
  • $250 - artwork costs
  • $500 - printing costs

About The Wayward Ark:

  • Laina Barakat - Vocals, Piano, Organ
  • Jon Braught - Guitar, Mandolin
  • Paul Vittum - Drums
  • Ian Galipeau - Bass
  • Andrew Cunningham - Cello
  • Emma Barakat - Backing Vocals
  • Produced by Veteran Progressive Multi-Artist VINX de'Jon Parrette         (Sting, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock) and NH Filmmaker, music mogul, Aaron Wiederspahn
  • Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Gray Bashew 
  • Recorded by Paul Venezia 
  • Cover Art by Chicago Artist Shawn Stucky (Joe Pug)
  • Layout by Brandon Bedaw
  • Recorded at Hanging Frog Studios
  • All songs written by Laina Barakat

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 17.

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The band will drink a beer in your honor and post a photo with a picture of your name on our website!

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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Digital Download of The Wayward Ark AND the band will drink a beer for you and post a picture with your name on our website!

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2012

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Our darling cello player Andrew Cunningham will allow you to rub his head for good luck at the next show you attend! (shhhhh...I haven't told him about it yet;) PLUS everything listed below!

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2011

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You will get copy of The Wayward Ark, the album YOU helped create, signed by GirlandPiano, and sealed with a visible kiss!

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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At our next show Jon Braught will do an iPhone Photo-Shoot with you which will be documented on our GirlandPiano website for the world to see! PLUS we will post a picture of us drinking a beer with your name, AND a digital download of The Wayward Ark

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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A set of paper origami DINOSAURS hand-made for you by GirlandPiano! PLUS we will post a picture of us drinking a beer with your name, AND a digital download of The Wayward Ark

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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Receive a limited edition, signed poster of GirlandPiano PLUS a copy of The Wayward Ark

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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A custom illustrated drum head by our fantastic drummer Paul Vittum, signed by GirlandPiano AND a digital download of The Wayward Ark

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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A full-length original album PRE-RELEASE of our stupendous bassist, Ian Galipeau's music! PLUS a signed copy of The Wayward Ark, and a signed limited edition poster.

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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A hand-painted Pysanky Egg (Ukrainian blown egg), made by Laina Barakat, custom designed to your liking. You can hang it, use it as a christmas ornament, or give it as a gift! PLUS a signed copy of The Wayward Ark, and a signed limited edition poster.

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2011

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You will get a music sampling: 1. A SPECIAL UNRELEASED GirlandPiano NEW TRACK! (recorded after The Wayward Ark) - 2. An original solo track from our guitarist Jon - 3. An original solo track from our bassist Ian AND A signed copy of The Wayward Ark, as well as the limited edition poster

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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Our Dearest Guitarist Jon Braught will wear an outfit OF YOUR CHOOSING! ....that means a tutu, clown-suit, a onesy, meat-suit.....YUP. HE WILL WEAR IT at our next show! (you must provide the outfit) PLUS a signed CD + Poster

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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Your name will appear in the clouds on the cover of our album when it is printed! Plus the poster and signed CD

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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GirlandPiano will give YOU a personal HOUSE SHOW for you and your friends at a location of your choosing! (within the New England Area)

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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GirlandPiano will write a song dedicated to YOU based on who you are, your life, an incident/situation you would like captured OR you can request that we write a song about a friend or loved one of yours as a gift.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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Oh you wonderful person! We will illustrate your face on our album cover artwork for the world to see!

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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YOU will be our official EXECUTIVE PRODUCER for The Wayward Ark! You will receive credit on the album, website, 10 free CDs, a House-Show in your honor at your location, your illustrated face in the clouds, and the signed poster!

Estimated Delivery: Jan 2012

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An Americana-Folk-Rock band from Keene, NH. Laina Barakat - Vocals, Keys, Paul Vittum - Drums, John Braught -Guitar, Mandolin, Ian Galipeau - Bass, Backing Vocals, Andrew Cunningham - Cello

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