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KICKSTARTER COVERS: NEW ORDER TODAY, MORE ON THE WAY

Update #27 · May 29, 2013 · 1 comment

GREETINGS MY FRIENDS!

I hope you're all having a killer spring. I know you're probably like "Jenny Owen... who?" because I know I'm not the most consistent of updaters... but like... HI. I am back. I am pretty much home for the summer and will be HUSTLING to create many KSR cover vids, record many answering machine messages, finish the shout-out videos, and put on a crazy online show for you. Much to come in the near future. Thanks for sticking around and being very nice. 

FIRST UP on the KSR Covers tip, it's New Order's BIZZARRE LOVE TRIANGLE for backer Bill Dumas. THANKS BILL and thanks everyone! You can hear it over HERE. I've also created a Youtube channel just for KSR covers, so you can see them all in one place as they get posted: youtube.com/JOYKickstarter

TALK TO YOU SOON!

Your number one fan,

Jenny Owen Youngs

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First KSR Cover: Skyway (The Replacements)

Update #26 · Oct 12, 2012 · comment

Woohoo!!

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A non-sequitur brief aside RE: ferns

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KICKSTARTER HUSTLE

Update #24 · Jul 8, 2012 · 1 comment

After a great deal of touring, promo, travel, more touring, moving, unpacking, working, photoshop-ing, and preparing for yet another tour in September... here I am today (and yesterday, and tomorrow) getting massively organized on the front of Remaining Kickstarter Tasks.

Thank you for your support, for your patience, for your general good looks and fabulous hygiene. You have made it clear to me that together we can do a whole lot of rad stuff.

IF YOU ARE A BACKER AT THE PHYSICAL LEVEL AND HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED YOUR PACKAGE, please email me at talktothejoy [at] gmail [dot] com, and we will sort it out.

And now, back to my spreadsheets and data... eventually to be my cover song dedication videos and mix CDs.

xo
Jenny

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TODAY IS THE DAY (PART ONE)

Update #23 - For backers only · Jan 31, 2012 · 6 comments

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  • Pledge $5 or more

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    Access to video and photo updates on my progress as producer/quinoa enthusiast Dan Romer and I work on the new record ... with inevitable cameos by a whole mess of brilliant musicians.

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    7 backers

    An exclusive mp3 emailed directly to your inbox upon completion of the album. This could be a B-side, a remix, a cover... but whatever it is, it will ONLY be available to my Kickstarter comrades. [plus everything above]

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    164 backers

    A digital copy of the album before it is available anywhere!! [plus everything above]

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    304 backers

    A signed copy of the physical album, some JOY buttons for your flair collection, and a handwritten note of thanks... because Roxie raised me right. [plus everything above]

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    33 backers

    A video of me shouting your name to the heavens while standing in a picturesque location of my choosing - meadow, beach, the shire, presidential monument in DC, etc. If you'd like to impress someone you're courting, you can sub in their name for yours. [plus everything above]

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    18 backers

    A handwritten lyric sheet of a song from the new album, plus a hella sexy canvas tote bag that you can use to carry around all of your Kickstarter loot. [plus everything above]

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    70 backers

    An 11 x 17 black+white photograph shot by Deborah Lopez and signed by us both, as well as a personalized haiku composed by me in honor of you. [plus everything above]

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    8 backers

    A disposable camera's worth of photographs taken by me during the recording process, AND I'll record the outgoing voice mail message on your cell phone. [plus everything above]

  • Pledge $300 or more

    18 backers

    Pick a cover, any cover, and I'll make a video of me performing the song (and dedicating it to you!!) and upload it to Youtube for all the world to see ... -and- you'll get two guest list spots to the Jenny show of your choice. [plus everything above]

  • Pledge $400 or more

    7 backers

    I'll make you a personalized pick-a-mood mix CD - you tell me how you want to feel, and I will compile the soundtrack, burn the CD, and draw the artwork myself (think lots of dinosaurs) ... [plus everything above]

  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers

    Your pick of ONE of the following: (A) A skype lesson with me - I'll teach you the guitar part for my song of your choice; (B) A skype lesson with Elliot "Hulk Smash!" Jacobson - He'll teach you the drum part for my song of your choice; or (C) A date with Dan Romer in NYC - He's very charming and will show you a great time! [plus everything above]

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    ***SOLD OUT*** Make Your Own Batten the Hatches (kinda) Kit: One copy of the independent pressing of the CD, one copy of the second version of the album, the striped necktie I'm wearing on the cover of the first version, the Ben Sherman sweater vest I'm wearing on the cover of the second version, the original printer's proof of the first version's artwork, a European tour poster, an American tour poster, and a freaky near-life-size poster from the Varsity in Minneapolis - everything signed except for the vest & tie. I'll also throw in a screenplay of the motion picture Dreamgirls starring Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson, just because I can. [plus everything above] ***SOLD OUT***

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    Dinner with me and the band! If you live near NYC, tell us your favorite cuisine and let us take you to a restaurant that we love. If you live out there in America somewhere, we'll take you out in your city when we come through on tour. I'll also spring for photobooth pictures so you will never forget us, and buy you three of my favorite albums at an independent record store. Let's make some memories!! **This one has to be continental USA only guys, forgive me world!** [plus everything above]

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    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    My Epiphone Supernova semi-hollow electric guitar, plus a drum head signed by everyone who works on the record, plus the Shure SM57 mic I'll sing into during arranging sessions with the band - if you've ever wanted to clone me, this is a great opportunity to score my DNA! You'll also receive a horseback riding trophy that I did not win, but that is sure to impress your friends when they come over and spy it sitting on your mantel over the fireplace. [plus everything above, except "Dinner w/ Me & the Band" and "Make Your Own BTH" which is SOLD OUT]

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    A private concert performed by me in your living room for your friends and family - and YOU write the set list! (Note: I'll play "Hot In Herre" a maximum of ONCE) ... Plus I'll prepare a delicious pancake dinner for you and your guests (I am pretty freaking good at pancakes). [plus everything above, except "Dinner w/ Me & the band" and "Make Your Own BTH" which are both SOLD OUT]

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